Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Appropriate attire for business interview

The way that you dress for an interview tells many things about yourself. One of the most important things that your dress represents is the respect you have for the interviewer and also the company you are interviewing for.

As a start, appropriate dress consists of well-fitted, modest clothes. You don't want your outfit to be the focus of the interview, and definitely not the only thing that they remember. Also, even if the normal business wear is casual, you should dress up for the interview to pay compliment to the interviewer and to show that you are taking the job seriously. Men should wear a nice suit, silk tie, dress socks, and belt to match the shoes. A dark suit and white shirt is usually appropriate for men. Conservative colors are always best for both men and women. Extreme fashions and colors should always be avoided. Women should wear either a two-pieced suit or skirt to an interview. Women should keep in mind the length of their skirt so that it will at least cover their thighs when sitting down. Lastly, women should be conservative with their makeup and perfume as to not distract from the interview.

The main thing to remember when dressing for a business interview is that you want to look like you deserve the job you are applying for. You want to look nice, but not distracting in any way. You want them to remember you for your ideas and not for the outfit you wore.

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