How to Dress for the Job Interview
By: Megan Stankowski and Alyssa Manney
What Colors You Should --- and Should Not --- Wear to an Interview
You've done the hard part, getting the interview! Now the question is... what to wear?! Of course, dress for the position that you're applying for. However, what color you wear really sends a message; and you don't want that message to be a bad one.
YES!
Blue - The Ultimate Safe Choice
• Credible
• Trustworthy
• All blues are okay
• Navy blue is the most recommended
Gray - The Other Ultimate Safe Choice
• Logical
• Analytical
• Easy to add colored accessories
Black
• Leadership
• Management Positions
• Don't overpower employer if applying for assistant position
White
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Trying to make a clear start
• Don't wear white suit - too big of statement
•accessorize with articles in black
NO....
Purple
• Also safe for positions in creative fields
• Artistic
• Unique
Yellow
• Safe for positions in creative fields
• Optimism
• Creativity
Orange - NEVER!
• Associated with unprofessional people
• Interview day is NOT the day to show your fun and bubbly personality
Red - A big NO
• Power -- IN A BAD WAY!
• Rebellious
• Domineering
• Acceptable in fields of sales and law
• Aggressiveness is positive