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What You Wear to a Job Interview Matters


The first 30 seconds can make or break the connection between two people when they meet for the first time. So the next time you're on an interview, keep in mind that the interviewer may be drawing conclusions about you before you've even started the real interview.
 
What you're wearing has an impact on the first impression you make. A decision is made in the first five minutes, and the hiring manager spends the next half-hour trying to defend that decision. Dress professionally and conservatively.  This will show the potential employer that you are serious about the position.  Even if you are aware that the company dresses casually on the job, dress up for the interview unless you are specifically told by the employer to dress otherwise. 
 
RULES FOR MEN AND WOMEN:
  1. Conservative appearance
  2. Cover tattoos
  3. Hide/remove body piercing(s), if possible
  4. Do not chew gum
  5. Do not wear a hat or sunglasses
  6. Do not visibly carry a cell phone or beeper
  7. Hair is neat and clean – conservative in style
  8. Freshly bathed/showered
  9. Wear deodorant
  10. Clothes should be ironed – no wrinkles
  11. Shoes in good condition – polished
  12. Pay attention to details – no strings, stains, lint, etc
  13. No flashy jewelry
  14. Teeth brushed, fresh breath – do not smoke before or during an interview
  15. Fingernails neat, clean, and trimmed
  16. Do not wear cologne or perfume – or, apply a very small amount
  17. Carry a padfolio: resume, references, paper, pen
MEN:
  1. Dress professionally
    1. Wear a suit, if you have one OR
    2. Nice dress pants (such as Dockers) with sport coat, dress shirt, tie OR
    3. Nice dress pants with dress shirt (long-sleeve, button-up dress shirt)
    4. Tip: wear a plain white t-shirt underneath dress shirt to help with sweat induced by nervousness
    5. Dress socks – should match shoes or dress pants (NO white sports socks)
    6. Belt – should match pants or shoes
    7. Dress shoes – polished
  2. Limit jewelry – wedding ring and watch; NO earrings or necklaces
  3. Facial hair is freshly shaved – mustache and beard neatly trimmed
  4. Shave hair on the back on the neck  
WOMEN:
  1. Dress professionally
    1. Blazer and knee length skirt (NO mini-skirts) with nylons/stockings OR
    2. Blazer and dress pants with dress socks OR
    3. Dress pants and dress shirt (not “loud” or low cut) with dress socks
    4. Dress shoes – low or medium pumps or flats – closed-toe shoes (NO sandals or spiked-heels)
  2. Limit jewelry – bracelets, rings, earrings should be conservative
  3. Neutral nail polish or do not use nail polish
  4. Subtle make-up