Women dressing for an Interview

·    The key to dressing for an interview is to select clothing appropriate for the job you are interviewing for.


·     Keep in mind that the clothes referred to here as an interview outfit are not only for the one on-campus interview.



·    Probably there will be visits to the organization's offices for further interviews, as well as leads that you follow up on your own.


 Impact of apparel(clothing) on an executive is

(1)               skirted suit,

(2)                dress or skirt with a blazer,

(3) dress with a matching jacket and

 (4) simple dress.


     WEAR PANTS IF WIDELY USED IN THE HIRING COMPANY.

·    When in doubt about what to wear, dress conservatively.


·    This tip applies to both men and women.


·    Look through any magazine with pictures of professional women and the vast majority will be wearing clothes with some kind of coat.


·    Also, look through any magazine with pictures of professional men and the vast majority will be wearing dark business suits.


·    Avoid fancy jackets and blazers.


·    Avoid designer goods of any kind, particularly anything with the designer's name or logo visible.


     PATTERNS should be solids, tweeds or no more than medium plaids.

·    Women's professional wear need not be drab(dull), but it is always best to be conservative rather than bold.


·    Avoid pinstripes in suits and blazers.


·         COLORS should be grays, blues, camel(light brown), dark brown, beige(light brown), deep maroon or black.

·    Avoid most pastels, particularly pink, yellow and green. Reds, oranges, or anything considered exotic(unusual) like salmon or mustard are unsuitable.


·    Usually it is best to stay away from light summer colors year-round, particularly in dresses.


·    MATERIALS for any outfit should not cling(fit tightly), shine, or make noise.


SHOES:

·     SHOES should be plain dark pumps with closed heels and toes.


·    The heels should be only 1.5 inches high at most.


·    Avoid extremes such as platforms, spike heels, bright colors, etc.




JEWELRY:

·    JEWELRY should not be the center of attention.

·    Some jewelry is acceptable, but whenever you have a question about whether or not to wear a piece, remember "less is often best".


·    Never wear any jewelry that makes noise when you move.


·    Avoid dangling jewelry.


Some of the do's and don'ts of dressing for an interview:


ALWAYS:

·     Dress in a simple and clean manner.


·     Select clothing appropriate for the job you are interviewing for.


·    Wear plain shoes with closed heels and toes.


·    Err on the conservative side if you make a mistake.


NEVER:


1.  Wear any kind of knitted garment.


2.  Dress like you are imitating a man.


3.  Wear anything with a designer's name or logo showing.


5.  Wear a fad (fashionable) item.


6.  Be the first to wear a new fashion.


7.  Wear anything too bold, bright or sharply contrasting.