Last updated on December 13, 2015
Dressing the part of a job interview can be a very important thing, something that is just, as crucial a thing, as what your resume does say in detail about you. Therefore, it is vital to dress in the most appropriate manner possible, and to never under-dress the moment. If you are hoping to be taken seriously for the job that is available. However, just as much as you shouldn’t under-dress, you shouldn’t over-dress either. This is because you can be viewed as not getting the corporate culture of the company.
Here are some tips to help you look your very best on your next job interview. They are:
1. Dress to make a statement that is understated – Most companies do want you to dress conservative. This means no nose ring, body piercing, spiked hair, fishnet stockings, or purple nail polish. Dress for understatement.
2. Dress for the particular company’s culture – If you don’t have a clue as to what the company’s dress code is, be it conservative or liberal, you can ask. However, do dress to impress, and that is by wearing an outfit that does compliment company culture.
3. Pick the right color clothing for your interview – Colors do indeed matter. Therefore, you should only pick the right color clothing for your interview. Dark blue is a good color to wear for an interview with a bank and softer colors are better for interviews with social service type positions.
4. Do make sure to have a look that is up to date – Make sure that your work wardrobe is up to date and classic in fashion. Don’t go dressed for a job interview in something that is old and out of style. You are dressing to impress not the opposite.
5. Make sure to dress up your attitude – It’s not just about what you do wear to an interview. You need to convey an awesome attitude, as well, in addition. A wonderful outfit and a good attitude go hand in hand together.
6. Try to see yourself through other people’s eyes – When you get a job interview, it is a time to dress to impress. So, with this said, only pick out the very best clothes that you look good in and that others have said you look outstanding wearing.
7. Take time to put your interview outfit together – Job interviews only allow you one time to make a good impression the first time around. Therefore, do take time to put together the clothes you will wear for said interview.
8. Your interview dress should send a positive message – The clothes that you wear to an interview should convey a message that you do know what the job and company require from you. It should tell them that you have no problem fitting in and are a good fit for the job.
9. Change your dress to suit the situation – In order to avoid making costly mistakes by wearing something inappropriate to an interview. It is best to align your choice of dress to suit the moment.
10. Apply a strong attention to detail – When you go for a job interview, a potential employer will be able to tell if you have a strong attention to detail where your outfit is concerned. So, with this said, do make sure to only pick clothes for your interview that is attractive, in style, and shows off your strong attention to detail.
11. Invest in an outfit that has power – You should put some money out for an interview outfit that has a power all its own. Get an outfit that is professional, appropriate, and very comfortable.
12. You should test drive your job interview outfit – You need to test drive your interview outfit before the actual interview. This means putting on the specific outfit and walking around in it. You need to feel comfortable and relaxed wearing it. This is the best way to go about doing that.
The author of this post, John Abir, is a freelance blogger and career coach who often writes for Careerstair. He likes to help people to achieve career goals and reach to the top. You can get in touch with him on Google +
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