THE BEST OUTFITS FOR JOB INTERVIEWS
Finding the right clothes to wear for an interview can be as stressful as the interview itself. We all know that first impressions usually stick.
Wearing clothes that look good on you and fit the style of the interviewing company can make all the difference when it comes to getting “that” job.
Researching and understanding the company’s culture immediately captures the interviewer’s attention so it’s important to dress the part.
You will find a lot of relevant information on the company’s website. If there are images of the workforce this will tell you whether to opt for professional or smart casual dress.
If you still have doubts, a quick phone call asking about their dress code is acceptable.
Employers often deliberately leave dress details out of any correspondence so they can make their own judgments on how prospective employees have chosen to dress.
Whether you’re applying for a position in a formal business environment, interviewing for a more casual setting or chasing a hands-on labour role, this guide will help you pick the best job interview outfit.
INTERVIEW OUTFITS FOR WOMEN
Whether you have an interview at a top firm in the city or if you’re looking for a job in a small start-up, choosing the right clothing is important.
If you’ve been wondering what to wear to your next job interview, I’ve got some scary news for you:
This post is going to show you exactly what to wear to an interview that will ensure you’re making a killer first impression and boosting your chances of landing that job. We’re going to talk through:
Our goal is to make sure you know exactly what to wear to an interview so you can feel cool, calm, and confident on the big day.
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INTERVIEW OUTFITS FOR MEN
No matter what type of job you are applying for, it’s important to look neat and tidy.
It’s okay to show a little personality, however, it’s a good idea to avoid loud clothing choices such as ties with characters or noisy patterns.
The world of work has changed immeasurably from when your dad was a lad. Back then, there was only one option for a job interview: a dark suit, white shirt and sensible tie.
Shoes gleaming, hair combed, handshake practised. If he got the gig then he might introduce a few new shades of shirt, maybe a tie with a pattern.
But officewear was, by and large, immutable. You wore what your boss wore. Your boss wore what his boss had worn. Repeat to fade.
Then the workplace exploded. Start-ups. Flexitime. Hot desking. All extremely mutable. The world’s wealthiest men took to wearing chinos, or jeans and hoodies.
If you wanted to be like them, were you supposed to dress like them? If you wanted to present yourself as a go-getting, entrepreneurial sort, was this the new job interview aesthetic?
In the hierarchical corporate world, you should never be less smart than the person on the other side of the table.
Dressing casually just doesn’t show respect for the person interviewing you.
But that doesn’t mean you need to overdo it. Smart is not the same as flashy; if your watch is worth more than your interviewer’s car, you could come across as a playboy.
For your tailoring, stick to safe colors like charcoal and navy and avoid anything more than the subtlest of patterns.
Keep your accessories equally muted; think striped or block-color ties and, if you must wear a pocket square, white beats polka dots.
Once you get the job you can add more personality, but at the first hurdle, you don’t want your clothes to distract from your CV.
Look at how the contestants on The Apprentice dress, then do the opposite.
