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How to Dress to Success for a Job Interview
Today can be your lucky day. Your cosmic stars are aligned right; you woke up in a good mood, even your fortune cookie says to expect to get lucky today. That’s good news, considering that after 3 months of job hunting, this job interview might just be the one for you. Your portfolio is ready and beaming with extraordinary skills; you hair cut to the right length; even your teeth gleaming to its whitest. But, there’s still one problem you need to deal with—what to wear.
In the past, dressing for a job interview is as simple as tying your shoe. Just pick one from your suits, dress it with the right tie and you’re good to go. But today, workplace attire has transform from CEO-look –top-to-bottom to casual doll ups, making men look like models out of a GQ magazine.
So, for an unemployed chap like you trying to enter into the fabulous and tight world of employment again, the task of dressing for a job interview can be so confusing. Just how would you present yourself for that possibly life changing interview? Here are tips for you to consider:
Dress down for conservative jobs
Okay, so you’re aiming for a high powered job from a top financial institution. This then means dressing up like the big dogs in the tall weeds; and there’s no other way big dogs dress up than suits. Don’t even think of trying your creative juice for this interview. Remember, it’s all dark and formal in these doghouses, which means dark suit, white shirt, and black leather shoes. No funny patterns or colors in there.
Go comfortable and professional in administrative jobs
Service jobs may not require you to wear suits and tie, but still, you have to look professional when you turn in for that interview. You can pass a sweater over a tie and chinos, but make sure to still look serious and well-pressed to make that strong impression you aim for.
Keep it creative yet professional in art-related jobs
So, you want to land a job in publishing, media, or perhaps museums. Although wearing a suit may not be necessary for these jobs, it’s still a good point if you arrive for the interview looking professional and ready for the fun, artistic job ahead. You may have the urge to just wear jeans or your casual clothes, but don’t. This is where your ingenuity will come in handy, by keeping a balance between the casual nature of the workplace and the need to look professional.
Keep in mind that the workplace is forever changing, do does its dress code. So, dress for success by keeping your personal style in tune with the job you want. Look professional, without going overboard, but still projecting a winning confidence.
In the past, dressing for a job interview is as simple as tying your shoe. Just pick one from your suits, dress it with the right tie and you’re good to go. But today, workplace attire has transform from CEO-look –top-to-bottom to casual doll ups, making men look like models out of a GQ magazine.
So, for an unemployed chap like you trying to enter into the fabulous and tight world of employment again, the task of dressing for a job interview can be so confusing. Just how would you present yourself for that possibly life changing interview? Here are tips for you to consider:
Dress down for conservative jobs
Okay, so you’re aiming for a high powered job from a top financial institution. This then means dressing up like the big dogs in the tall weeds; and there’s no other way big dogs dress up than suits. Don’t even think of trying your creative juice for this interview. Remember, it’s all dark and formal in these doghouses, which means dark suit, white shirt, and black leather shoes. No funny patterns or colors in there.
Go comfortable and professional in administrative jobs
Service jobs may not require you to wear suits and tie, but still, you have to look professional when you turn in for that interview. You can pass a sweater over a tie and chinos, but make sure to still look serious and well-pressed to make that strong impression you aim for.
Keep it creative yet professional in art-related jobs
So, you want to land a job in publishing, media, or perhaps museums. Although wearing a suit may not be necessary for these jobs, it’s still a good point if you arrive for the interview looking professional and ready for the fun, artistic job ahead. You may have the urge to just wear jeans or your casual clothes, but don’t. This is where your ingenuity will come in handy, by keeping a balance between the casual nature of the workplace and the need to look professional.
Keep in mind that the workplace is forever changing, do does its dress code. So, dress for success by keeping your personal style in tune with the job you want. Look professional, without going overboard, but still projecting a winning confidence.
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