How to Dress to Impress at Your Interview
You only get one first impression, so having the perfect outfit is the key to a successful job interview. If you look the part, your employers will already be impressed, and will be more likely to see you as the right candidate for the job. The way you dress for an interview says how precise, neat, and professional you really are. If you want to dress to impress and be hired for the job of your dreams, read on.
1. Be as clean as possible.
Bad hygiene can ruin the world's best outfit. It's absolutely crucial for you take time to have a clean and fresh body before you walk into an interview, or your potential employers will think you're sloppy and careless.
Bad hygiene can ruin the world's best outfit. It's absolutely crucial for you take time to have a clean and fresh body before you walk into an interview, or your potential employers will think you're sloppy and careless.
- Always shower the day of your interview. Even if you're busy before the interview, take the time to wash your hair and body as close to the time of the interview as you can. Not only will your skin look clean and fresh, but you'll feel better because you'll be more refreshed.
- Wash your hands right before the interview. It's likely that the first thing you'll do when you walk into the interview is shake hands, so it's important that your hands are clean, smell nice, and aren't sticky or just plain dirty.
2. Smell nice
Part of good hygiene is smelling great when you walk into your interview. It's important to smell clean and fresh while not overwhelming your potential employer.
- Men should avoid heavy cologne or aftershave. Just a light touch will do.
- Women can wear a bit of perfume or scented lotion, but should avoid wearing anything with an overpowering smell. Try not to put on perfume right before the interview, or it may smell too strong.
- Walk into the interview with fresh breath. Avoid sucking on a mint or chewing gum during the interview.
3 . Dress for a professional environment
If you're interviewing for a career in a professional environment, such as business, finance, or anything in a traditional office, it's important to look professional so your employers can see you fitting in with the people in their company. If you show up dressed too casually for the part, you will stick out like a sore thumb and will look like you're sloppy or don't know how to follow directions. Here are some tips:
- For men, professional attire includes a dark-colored suit, long-sleeved shirt, formal shoes, and a briefcase.
- For women, professional attire includes a suit, a suit with skirt and pantyhose, and conservative shoes.
- Remember to know how the people at the company dress--and then kick it up a notch. It's better to look overdressed than under-dressed.If you're really unsure about how to dress, ask the person scheduling the interview.
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