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Good Impression at the Job Interview Part 3 of 5

You have probably heard the term “dress for success.”  Well, you are going to want to dress for success when you go on a job interview as this is your first and only time to make a good impression with your prospective boss.  How do you dress for success?  Here are some pointers on how to really make a good impression with your dress style during a job interview:

Wear a suit

If you are a man, wear a tie. If you are a woman, wear a suit with heels and stockings.  You should look very businesslike and professional. You probably will not be wearing a suit when you go to work on a daily basis, as most offices have adopted the business casual look, but you will want to wear a suit for the interview.  Wearing a suit will show the interviewer that you cared enough about getting the job to get dressed up. 

Eliminate cologne

You do not want people to smell you coming a mile away, even if it is expensive cologne.  Minimize your use of cologne or perfume when you go for a job interview.  Too much cologne is distracting and will end up being a distraction for your prospective boss who may even be disturbed by this.  Both men and women are guilty of wearing too much cologne at times so go easy on the scent.  By the way, you don’t want to smell bad, either.  Make sure that you are well groomed and washed for your job interview. 

Go easy on make up

Women should go easy on make up as well as elaborate hair styles.  Women who wear too much makeup to a job interview end up looking unprofessional.  This does not mean that you have to look like a plain Jane, either. You can look good and wear your hair pulled back without having it in a severe bun.  But long flowing locks and make up galore is for a nightclub, not for a job interview.  While you want to look attractive, you want to tone down any elaborate appearance.

Shave

If you are a man, make sure that you shave before a job interview.  The scruffy look may work for some actors, but it will not land you a job.  Shave and look well groomed before the job. 

Clean shoes

You would be surprised at how many people will notice your shoes.  Women should wear a low heel and men should wear dress shoes.  Shoes should be conservative in nature and should be polished. 

All of your clothes should be free from stains and holes.  You should dress for success even if you have to buy clothes at a second hand shop in order to look good for the job interview.  Go easy on accessories, makeup and cologne and dress like you are a professional. 

By John M. BetanCourt

 
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