How to make a great first impression
Everyone knows that first impressions are important and even more during your job search. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing so it is always important to dress professionally for a job interview no matter how casual the work environment. Remember you don't have the job yet and the applicant dressed in a nice suit and tie or dress will make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. Below are a few simply tips to make your interviews a success and help you shine.
Interview Attire for Men
- Suit or dress slacks
- Dress shirt
- Belt
- Tie especially for professional positions
- Dark socks, with clean polished shoes
- Clean shaven with little or no cologne
- Neatly trimmed nails
Interview Attire for Women
- Pant or skirt suit
- Coordinated blouse
- Conservative shoes (no flip-flops)
- Limited jewelry
- Neatly done hair
- Neutral pantyhose
- Light make-up and perfume
- Neatly manicured clean nails
What Not to Bring to the Interview
- Young Children (interviewer may assume that you have problems with child care.)
- Gum
- Cell phone
- Ipads or MP3 players
- Coffee or soda
- If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home ( earrings only is a good rule)
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