How To Dress For The Job Interview
For young adults
How male young adults should dress
- Dress in a manner that is professionally appropriate to the position for which you are applying. In almost all cases, this means wearing a suit.
- You should wear a suit to interviews which includes a matching jacket and pants, dress shirt, tie, coordinating socks and dress shoes. A dark-colored suit with light colored shirt is your best option.
- Your suit should be comfortable and fit you well so that you look and act your best.
- Avoid loud colors and flashy ties.
- Clothing should be neat, clean, and pressed. If you don’t have an iron, either buy one or be prepared to visit the dry-cleaner’s often. Shower or bathe the morning of the interview. Wear deodorant.
- Brush your teeth before you leave for the interview
- Your hair should be neat and clean
How young female adults should dress
- Generally, you should wear a suit with a skirt or pants
- Your suit should be comfortable and fit you well
- Interview suits should be simple and dark in color
- Wear a blouse with your suit. Do not wear bright colors, animal prints, or low-cut.
- Make-up and nail polish should be understated and flattering; shades that are neutral to your skin tone are generally advisable
- Keep your jewelry and hair accessories to a minimum
- Shoes should be conservative and fairly low-heeled. They should be in reasonably good condition, not scuffed or run-down at the heels
- Your hose should be neutral. Make sure the heels are not dyed black from your shoes and that there are no snags or runs.
- Dress in a manner that is professionally appropriate to the position for which you are applying. In almost all cases, this means wearing a suit
- Your clothing should always be neat, clean, and pressed. If you don’t have an iron, either buy one or be prepared to visit the dry-cleaner’s often
- Shower or bathe the morning of the interview. Wear deodorant.
- Make sure you have fresh breath. Brush your teeth before you leave for the interview
- Your hair should be neat, clean, and conservatively styled