When it comes to job interviews, first impressions especially matter!

While your resume and interview responses matter, the first thing that the interviewer will notice is how you look – which is why you need to look serious, professional, yet casual. However, don’t worry too much about it to look stressed out, here’s a simple guide to help you!

First Things First

Before we get to the actual attire, the most essential part about your look needs to be you yourself. Take a shower, trim your nails, wear a light deodorant to smell fresh, brush your hair nicely till it looks silky and neat. These things don’t just make you look good but you will also feel a lot more confident.

The Attire

What you wear has to be according to the kind of business interview you are going to – there are basically two kinds of business environments, professional and casual.

If you are going to a professional environment:

Men: Select a suit, preferably dark colored and one that fits you perfectly. Make sure the suit is well ironed, don’t fold up the sleeves, and set your tie right. Wear formal shoes and take a briefcase. Wear a simple watch; if it’s branded, even better.

Women: Choose a suit with a conservative skirt and tights. Wear shoes that look graceful and stylish. Shiny black small heels always look great.

If you are going to a casual environment:

Men: A simple pair of trousers paired with a casual button down shirt. A suit with jeans can also work well. Avoid bright colors and stick to simplicity. Wear casual yet formal shoes, like loafers.

Women: A pretty top paired with a short yet conservative skirt will do. You can also go for a sleeveless knee-length plain dress with a decent sweater over it. Make sure your top is not made of see through material. Don’t overdo your makeup or jewelry; wear a small bracelet or necklace, but not both. Simple black heels work great for a casual getup too!

 

the picture “Sexy office worker leaning against her desk” by Jakob Montrasio, is licensed under CC BY-2.0 (source: flickr)