Tips on What to Wear for a Job Interview for Men and Women

First impressions are key when you are interviewing for a job. You want to not only impress a potential employer with your education and experience, but you want to look your best as well. Knowing how to dress for a job interview is one of those things that can’t help you very much in the job interview process, but not knowing how to dress can hurt you a lot. Wearing the right clothes should help you feel comfortable while keeping your confidence up so you can focus on your strengths and abilities.

General Tips on What to Wear for a Job Interview for both Men and Women:

• Conservative is best for the interview regardless of the dress code at the organization.
• Make sure your clothes are ironed and free of wrinkles and stains.
• Hair should be well groomed with a professional hair style.
• Clean & trim your finger nails.
• Use minimal cologne or perfume.
• No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)
• No gum, candy or cigarettes.
• Carry all your certificates and documents in a light briefcase or in a file.

In next article we will see how Men & Women should dress for an interview.