The first impression you make when you go
for a job interview is the most important one. Before you even open your mouth,
you are being judged on how you dress and this can give out certain ideas
about who you are as a person as well as your work ethic.
It can potentially make or break the interview. So how exactly should you dress when you go for a job interview?
Here are some tips and tricks to remember so you create a great first
impression…good luck!
1. Research the company’s culture and dress code
What outfits are
considered appropriate for an interview often varies by industry. If you know
people who work at the company you are interviewing for, ask them what they
wear to work.
If you don’t know
anyone, that’s ok too. Call the Human Resources department of the company and
ask them for recommendation. Even if a company is known to have a casual dress
code, they may expect you to dress up a little for your first interview.
2. Invest in a “power outfit”
In some industries,
suits and ties are the norm. If you are applying for a job in one of these
industries, invest in a few professional but comfortable “power outfits”. Don’t
just get one because you may be asked to return for follow
up interviews. These outfits may cost more but they will make you look
good.
3. Wear appropriate and comfortable shoes
Your outfit includes
your shoes too, but unfortunately, many people don’t realise this. Your overall
appearance won’t quite have the desired impact if
you wear a beautiful, tailor-made suit with a pair of tattered and dirty shoes.
For men, a pair of
dress shoes or loafers is usually appropriate. For women, try to be
conservative and wear a pair of low heels, and don’t expose your toes.
4. Try out your interview outfit
Even though you might
have tried the clothes before you bought them, put the whole outfit while you
are at home to be sure it’s appropriate. Make sure that you can walk and sit
comfortably, and you may even wish to have a sort of “dress rehearsal”, answering
your interview questions in your interview outfit.
reference: undercoverrecruitment.com
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