Hey Everyone!
This week I’m going to be talking about the do’s and don’ts of what one should wear for an interview. I find this topic especially interesting as it applies to everyone. I know myself that I will be facing interviews in September for co-op/work experience with a company and I need to wear appropriate clothing as first impressions everything. Don’t fret men who are reading this, I will be listing rules that apply to both men and women. So let’s get started then….
WOMEN:
Dos:
- Do Cover Up Any Tattoos or Piercings:
It has been said that those who do have tattoos or piercings showing makes employers less eager to hire them.
Wear a light, natural looking makeup. You want to look fresh faced and ready to go! Also wear a light pink or a nude tone lipstick, cause after all those tones look great on everyone.
Wear your off of your face, then you’ll be less like to play with it during the interview. Pull it back into a low ponytail or into a bun. Both hairstyles are easy to do and classy.
- Do Wear Something Comfortable and Form Fitting:
Wear clothes that are comfortable to wear and fit well to your body shape. Also be sure that you are able to breathe in them. Wear an A-line or pencil skirt that stops at the knee or a pair of dress/suit pants. Accessorize your outfit with minimal jewellery, like a simple necklace and a small finger ring and a simple but professional looking handbag.
And last, but certainly not least;
- Do Wear Low-Heeled Shoes:
Wear low heeled pumps underneath your skirt or your pants. This is a way of adding a small difference in your height without your normal pair of 7-inch stilettos on a night out. You can find them in any shoe section in any clothing store. Here is where you can add that pop of colour to your outfit without looking unprofessional. I mean who doesn’t love red shoes?
Donts:
- Don’t Show Too Much Skin:
Don’t wear tops that have plunging necklines or skirts/pants that have slits up the sides. No see-through tops or low rise pants or crop tops. You’re not there to show them the latest fashions, you are there to get employed. So unfortunately, you have to look the part.
- Don’t Use Too Much Perfume or Have Excessive Body Odor:
Nobody wants to choke on your perfume or gag at your excessive body odor during an interview. That’s what you’ll be remembered for, and it won’t be what you have said. Carry a small deodorant in your bag and wear a light, crisp, clean scent in regards to perfume. Its a win/win situation people.
- Don’t Wear Too Much Make-Up:
You’re not going out! So tone it down! Also NO chipped nail polish.
- Don’t Wear Ill Fitting Clothes:
Wear something that flatters your body, not something that hugs you in all of the wrong places.
- Don’t Wear a Hat or Have Visible Logos on Your Person:
Don’t wear a hat, it’s bad manners to wear one inside anyways. No ones wants to know read the funny quotations that logos bring. They only want to know about you in a professional manner. Save those for your days off.
Men:
Dos:
- Do Cover Up Tattoos and Piercings:
Remove any facial piercings for the interview, you can put them back in once it’s finished.
- Do Wear A Suit that FITS:
Nothing looks nicer than a man in a suit that fits perfectly. Wear a suit that is either grey or navy, both colours are great for interviews!
- Do Wear a Belt that Matches Your Shoes:
To me, this is just a man’s way of accessorizing. I mean it just looks good!
- Do Groom Your Facial Hair:
If you have a beard, trim it to look neat and tidy. If you have stubble, just shave it. There are only certain people who look good with stubble. Maybe you are not one of those, so just shave it.. 🙂
If you don’t like them, well that’s your choice. I think they look professional and like you have everything together. If you don’t want a briefcase, a messenger bag will do the same job.
Don’ts:
- Don’t Wear Too Much Cologne or Have Excessive Body Odor:
Just wash and use your cologne that your mother/sister/girlfriend got you for Christmas. Chances are, it smells amazing! A small bit goes a long way.
- Don’t Wear An Ill Fitting Suit:
Just no!
- Don’t Show Too Much Skin:
No one wants to see your chest hair so just cover it up. 🙂
- Don’t Carry A Lot in Your Pockets:
Those bulges aren’t necessary and unprofessional. You need the entire contents of your house in your pockets. Just leave them in your briefcase/messenger bag (your choice at the end of the day).
- Don’t Wear a Hat or Have Visible Logos:
Firstly, as I have said for the Female Don’ts, a hat is unnecessary for an indoor interview. No Visible logos unless they are small, like the Ralph Lauren logo on shirts or something. Then that’s okay.
I hope you all liked this blog post. Leave comments telling us about your dos and don’ts of Interview Fashion. At the end of the day, wear an outfit that reflects your personal style and what you are comfortable but at the same time being professional. I mean we all want to come out of there thinking we’ve got a job, don’t we? Anyways, that’s all from me today, hope you all have an amazing weekend, wherever you may be in the world!
Until Next Week,
Cody ♡
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