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Dressing to Impress at Your Job Interview

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Dress for Interview Success

Dressing to impress at your job interview is the most important thing you can do.  Your potential employer will make a decision about you on that alone.  You have 60 seconds to make a good first impression.  What you wear is vitally important to your job search.

In this respect, is conservative always better?  No, not always.  When dressing to impress at your job interview, you must first decide what your industry’s standard is.  Is it a conservative standard or does using some current flair help you?  In most situations a business suit is the most appropriate choice.

Men’s and women’s business suits should be solid color for first interviews.  Both should use a coordinating color shirt or blouse and matching shoes.  The shoes should be in good condition without worn heels and scuff marks.

Depending on the industry the shirt or blouse should be current and fashionable.  You can go bolder in retail or fashion merchandising industries and understated in industries that are more conservative.

You must have a full understanding of what the industry standard is.  Most often if there is a casual day at your potential employer’s office on the day of your interview, they will tell you that.  That does not mean that you should wear jeans.

Always dress better than you think you need to.  Be cautious with bright colors and hems.  You want them to remember you for your talent, not your clothes.  You only have one chance at a first impression, don’t blow it by dressing inappropriately.

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24 Responses to “Dressing to Impress at Your Job Interview”

  1. mricco11 says:

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  2. 2noles says:

    more like the Aztecs invaded and stole land from other native tribes from Mexico, settled sounds to peaceful, invaded is much better

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  4. BieberTreat says:

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  6. RAQUEL says:

    i used starry night if you want that blue tint to it i used before it was ok but let me tell you that black is very hard to get out!!

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  7. swaroopchotu says:

    So fucking true.. RT class=” ” ” being sexually attracted to each is the most important thing” lol

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  8. Tiffisokablamo says:

    >>>>>plooonngg . . . . .
    http://www.casual day.com

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  9. R W says:

    Use a razor blade– it removes the worst ridges..and if thats not good enough, ask a windshield repair shop for the fillers that they use & repair options.

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  10. RaghuBOI says:

    class=” ” it will cross 100 cr by weekend by most conservative standard.43.6 in 2 days,today is between 17 to 19 cr as per BOI n taran

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  11. PhiSigBaloo says:

    class=” ” Ok so Chuck Norris is my reference now. Reckon the potential employer will find it funny?

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  12. oxford14 says:

    I'll bet “The Panthers” were glad there were cops there. LOL!

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  13. scott says:

    It does not matter if you opt in or not. Your method of opting out is to find another job. The company can change the location, the hours and anything else they want as long as it applies to everyone. Sorry.

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  14. LOUISElovesTREES says:

    You guys slapped my skin, “That sounds so wrong” LOL!!!

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  15. olliehudsonplante says:

    how are they holding up

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  16. thetiplady says:

    is this a trick question?!! RT class=” ” to all my str8 female followers: would you eat a puttykat for 60 seconds 4 $1 million? LMAO

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  17. swordebrithil12 says:

    I'm going to a Goth Party! Which isn't like…dress up as a goth…it's literally a party hosted by goth people. I'm not emo or anything, I actually like bright colors, so this should be INTERESTING! And hey I see you go your Belle tattoo completed, from what I can tell it looks pretty freaking awesome!
    -Rae

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  18. lisaphyco1 says:

    i heart by taylor swift

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  19. fat2healthy says:

    Oldies but goodies post: Sunday Selections – [caption id=”attachment_1375″ align=”aligncenter” width=”574″…

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  20. SeanWegmann says:

    At What Point Is It Socially Acceptable to “Connect” / “Follow” / “Friend” A Potential Employer?

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  21. Rome says:

    hehe,of course not!

    This question my raise serious issues and start a fight between sexes :)

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  22. lukuntri says:

    speek german idiot!
    Firma ist ja in Berlin!!!

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  23. marissameisner says:

    Ima scissor-f*ck u wearing none but heels! RT class=” ” Haven’t worn heels in a while yo. Shud just chill in them la in my room

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  24. help? says:

    Try to wash them with a scrubber and laundry soap. If this doesn't work, try saddle soap.

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