In the current employment market, being a job seeker means doing everything you can to get yourself to the front of the queue. First impressions count and making the right choices when deciding what to wear to a job interview can give you a serious leg up or leave your interviewer with a less than positive impression of you.
According to a recent survey by careers website The Ladders, 37% of bosses say they have decided against hiring an applicant because of the way they dressed rather than answers to the interview questions. So, if you want to make sure you come across as the committed professional that you are, then here a few tips on what to wear for a job interview:
Women
Avoid dresses and bright colors. The majority of interviewers feel bright colors – red in particular – are an inappropriate choice for a first interview. Dresses are also viewed as too casual an option, unless it is tailored dress that would not look out of place in a room full of suits.
Tone down the accessories. If you want to wear jewelry to an interview it should be subtle and not attention grabbing. Most employers will mark you down if you turn up in dangly earrings or overly-sparkly jewelry that seems more suited to a bar than a meeting room. The same goes for make-up and nail varnish – keep these simple and muted.
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