Nowadays, job applicants - young and old alike - have lost touch with what dress is suitable for attending interviews. Often they forget that although everyday dress may be casual, the interview is a test to evaluate candidate's professionalism and their seriousness about the job. In the first ten seconds of meeting a candidate, the interviewer makes a mental decision on whether you are the right person for the job. If you are not sure of the proper dress code, here are some guidelines:-
- Combination of your Pants/Shirt's color play an important role in presenting yourself. The color you choose for your shirt/pants tells what type of person you are? Know what each color represents.
- Men! Carefully select your Pants/Shirt for interview purposes to present yourself in a professional way.
- Ensure, clothes you wear for intereview are cleaned, pressed and fit well.
- Shine your shoes. Your Shoes should match your shirt/pants/belt or blend with outfit well.
- Men - comb hair well. Clean and trim your nails well. Well-fit watch and one ring work best.
- Women needs a professional hairstyle & nails evenly and closedly trimmed.
- Women should wear simple jewelery that does not distract. Less make up is better.
- Men or Women! Some interviewers may be allergic of perfumes. Apply less as far as possible.
- Carry a briefcase with your certificates or laptop or leather notebook.
- Avoid wearing T-Shirts, Jeans, Slippers, Micro mini-skirts and Night club clothes.
- Make sure, your electronic devices like Cellphones do not disturb you and the interview at the time of interview.
- Your dress and your image presentation reflects in a positive or negative way.