Job Interview Dressing: A Professional, Confident Look
How to Dress for Job Interview Success
Job Interview Dressing and style is important in the interview process. How you look and feel about yourself will shine through to the employer during the interview. Now is the
time to plan ahead for a professional, confident look that you are comfortable with. Review these free job
interview tips and plan ahead so that on the interview day, you can relax knowing that you look great.
Regardless of where you are applying, there are several things to remember that always apply to job
interview dress. Sort of a job interview dress code:
Honor the Job Interview Dress Code:
Present Yourself Professionally
Whether you are applying at McDonald's or are applying for an office position, you want to pick out clothes
that flatter you personally and present you in a professional way that fits with the dress code of the company. Make sure your clothes fit right and are
stain, lint, and wrinkle free.
Our #1 Job Interview Dressing Tip...
...Dress Like You Work There!
When you interview, you should wear clothes that make you look like one of the employees. You want to look
like you belong there. Find out what the dress code is for a particular company and do your best to wear
the same.
For instance, if a navy blue suit is the style of choice for a corporation, you will want to
choose a navy blue suit to to use as your personal job interview dress code. If you are applying to work in food service at a restaurant,
you will want to wear the similar colors to what the uniform is there.
Don't discount the power of how you appear. I know of someone whose son decided to apply for a Pepsi Cola
delivery driver job. He went to the interview in a blue shirt and black pants. When he reported to the
secretary on the interview day, she mistook him for one of the drivers! He looked like he was ready to work
at Pepsi! He was hired shortly thereafter.
Dressing for an Interview:
Dress for Success
Use these checklists to make sure you have thought carefully about how you will present yourself to your prospective employer.
Remember: First impressions mean a lot, so take the time to properly prepare your appearance with the appropriate dressing style for the job interview.
Women
- Suit/blazer
- Dress Slacks, Dress Blouse, Shoes
- Professional hairstyle
- Light Makeup
- Jewelry (less is more)
- Nails polished in neutral or clear color
- Portfolio or briefcase
- Suit, Coordinated Blouse, Stockings and Pumps
- Teeth Whitening
Men
- Dress Slacks, Dress Shirt, and Tie
- Belt
- Dark Conservative Leather Shoes
- Clean-cut, Professional hairstyle
- Portfolio or briefcase
- Teeth whitening
Before The Interview
The week of the interview
Make sure your suit has been dry-cleaned and is fresh the week before your interview.
Drive to the interview site and make sure you know where you are going to park and how much time it will
take to get there.
The Day before the Interview
The day before, polish your shoes, and get your clothes out to make sure they are ironed, clean, and ready
to wear the next day.
Review
Good Answers to Interview Questions again and rehearse what you are going to say.
The Day of the Interview
Bring a breath mint with you to pop in your mouth just before the interview.
Get to the interview site 15 -20 minutes ahead of time so that you don't feel hurried.
Review the list of qualities, skills, and experience the employer is looking for so that you can make
sure you mention how you meet or exceed them when answering the interview questions.
Finally
Smile! Everyone likes a friendly person. Present yourself with a smile and a handshake. This will help you
present yourself as confident and easy to work with.
Happy Job Search!
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