If you’ve recently been called in for a job interview, congratulations! You’re one step closer to a new paycheck. The hardest part is over, and all you have to do now is beat out the other candidates being interviewed, and the position is yours.
But simply showing up on time, resume, and references in hand, won’t give you the edge you need. But that edge could very well come from how you dress for your interview, and how the other candidates dress as well.
Yes, dressing the part really matters to hiring managers.
Of course, not every job is the same, and the “required” attire is different for every industry. This is precisely why you’ll want to dress not only for a successful interview, but dress in a manner that shows you know what the job really is… and that you already fit in.
Now, before we get more specific on how to dress for a job interview, and what not to wear to a job interview, you’ll first need to assure you have found the job you’re looking for.
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But first…
How to dress for a job interview, and what not to wear to a job interview.
Let’s say you have an interview for a new plumber position. You wouldn’t wear a three-piece suit to the interview, right? But you should dress in nice slacks and a good, clean polo shirt, at the very least.
But while this may be obvious, dressing for interviews for other types of jobs may not be so clear. Here’s how to know what to wear to a job interview: do a little bit of research.
Get yourself acquainted with how employees in the industry normally dress during regular work hours; and visit the company website to see if they have a “company culture” page with pics of the current team. If it’s business professional or business casual, you’ll want to tailor your attire to the team.
Now, since it’s a job interview, you’ll want to dress a little bit better than what you see the team wearing, but you don’t want to be overly “dressed up,” like our plumber example above.
Look well kempt, neat, professional, and comfortable in your clean, well ironed clothes, and never underdress for the interview. It’ll show the hiring manager you’re not serious about landing the job.
Simply put, dress nicely and professionally.
Now, here’s what not to wear to a job interview.
Never wear any revealing, or suggestive clothing. Avoid low cut tops, miniskirts or anything that shows too much skin. Remember, you’re trying to look like a professional and not like you’re going out for a night on the town.
Don’t wear anything loud or distracting like colorful print shirts or pants, neon-colored shirts, or teamwear… you’re not going to a sporting event… and leave the sunglasses in the car.
While standing out is the key to landing a job, you don’t want to stand out in this unprofessional manner. No matter what job you’re being interviewed for, you’ll want to stand out as a professional who’s done some homework, and who fits in.
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