Dressing Your Best for an Interview
By Sheila Dicks
The dress code in most organizations is as
unique as the organization itself, thus it
is impossible to find an outfit that will
work well in every interview. What should
you do? Do some investigating and find out
how the employees dress and follow their lead
- except dress slightly better.
Wear business-like attire, avoiding flashy
colors, bold prints, and logos. Wear simple
jewelry and keep it to a minimum. Wear clothes
in which you feel comfortable, and void wearing
skirts that ride up when you are sitting.
Carry a nice attaché case or folder
to hold your resume and samples of your work.
Before you leave home, check yourself in
a full length mirror for rips, runs in stockings
(take an extra pair just in case you get a
run along the way) and buttons that are about
to fall off. Following are a few extra points
for making an impression at your interview:
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Wear
a fashionable suit or dressy tailored
separates. Ensure they fit well and
don't remove the jacket during the interview.
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Prepare
your clothes for the interview the night
before and try them on and risk soiling
them. Leave nothing to chance.
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If
you are not wearing a jacket and choose
to wear something more casual, long
sleeves are a must. Sleeveless garments
should not be worn in a work environment
and certainly not for an interview.
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Never
go without hosiery and don't wear sandals.
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It
has been said that you can look at a
person's shoes and determine how wealthy
they are, yet for many people, shoes
are the considered the least important
investment. For an interview or business,
wear shoes with a closed toe and closed
heel; ensure they are polished and free
of nicks or scruffy toes.
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Pay
attention to your hair. A stylish haircut
is essential to a professional image.
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Carry
yourself with confidence; stand tall
with your shoulders back. Portray a
successful image by paying attention
to details such as tastefully applied
makeup and wearing the best garments
you can afford. Your confidence will
also be enhanced by ensuring you are
well-prepared, which means knowing the
job you have applied for, knowing your
resume and how your skills and experience
fit that job.
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Taking care of how you look will give you
one less thing to worry about so you can concentrate
on selling your skills.
Last but not least, don't forget to smile!!
Sheila Dicks is an Image
and Wardrobe Consultant who teaches women
how to dress to suit their body type and look
slimmer. Visit her at www.sheilasfashionsense.com
to download a copy of her ebook Image Makeover
and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
