Tips on the perfect dress code for job interview

It is important that when going for an interview, you must dress to be presentable, in line with the type of job you are applying for. Your dressing is an important factor of the first impression on your potential employer.

It is true that the taste of the pudding is in the eating. This is never truer than when you are being interviewed for a job. This is the time when your true worth will come to light. A proper business attire is the choice when being interviewed for a professional job. A person applying for a job as a secretary or an executive needs to dress up.

For men, it must be a full suit, a button down shirt, a tie and dress shoes. The women have many options which could make the choice more difficult. Basically, a women’s pants suit, a shirt suit, dress slacks with blouse or a nice skirt with sweater are all excellent choices. The idea is that you keep it simple but not necessary all black.

However, an applicant for a job as a glocery clerk or little league coach will not require a formal suit, but give a professional appearance to show your potential employer you are serious about the job.
For men, dark dress slacks or khakis with a button down shirt but no tie will do. For women, skip the suit and wear dress slacks or flowing skirt with a knit top, button down shirt or sweater. Such dresses are called “business casuals”
What men must avoid:
1. Wearing sneakers or any other sport shoe
2. Jeans
3. T-shirt
4. Mismatching your suit jacket with your pants
5. Jewelry
6. Wrinkles
7. Hoodies
8. Mixing print tie with a printed or striped shirt
What to wear:
ü Dress shoes or loafers
ü Nice dress slacks
ü Button down dress shirt
ü Matching suit jacket and pants
ü Dark socks with dark pants and shoes
ü Only your wedding ring but no other jewelry
ü Iron out any wrinkles or buy wrinkle free clothing
ü Tie and shirt option
What women must avoid
1. Sneakers or sport shoes
2. Too many accessories
3. Revealing clothes
4. Skin tight clothes
5. Capris or tank top
6. T-shirt or tank top
7. Too many prints
8. Mixing two colors
9. Too many sparkles
What to wear
ü Dress shoes, does not have to be heels
ü Minimal accessories, a neck lace, scarf or earrings, but not all three
ü Modest clothes that keep you covered
ü Figure slimming clothes that flatter while being appropriate
ü Dress slacks or a skirt that comes to the knee or longer
ü A button up skirt, a classy sweater or a stylish blouse
ü A little personality is fashionable, but keep your sparkles, embroidery and beading to a minimum
Whatever you do, dress in accordance with the job you are applying for. If you are applying for a job that is office based or people oriented, be sure to dress up and make the right first impression.


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