How to dress for an interview

 

  Men's Interview Attire

• Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)

• Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

• Belt

• Tie

• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

• Little or no jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle

• Limit the aftershave

• Neatly trimmed nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

 

 

 

  Women's Interview Attire

• Suit (navy, black or dark grey)

• The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably

• Coordinated blouse

• Conservative shoes

• Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)

• No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry

• Professional hairstyle

• Light make-up and perfume

• Neatly manicured clean nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

 

 

 

   What Not to Bring to the Interview

• Gum

• Cell phone

• Coffee or soda

• If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule)

• Cover tattoos

 

 

     Interview Attire Tips

• Before you even think about going on an interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.

• Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don't have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.

• If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.

• Polish your shoes.

• Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the building