how to dress up for an interview

Dress-up for an interview

Well…it is always confusing what to wear in the interview.the dress up depends on the interview type someone is going to attend.i personally divide interviews as 1) campus interview 2)off campus interview.

I have attended a software company interview with jeans and folded sleeve shirt..and surprisingly I got selected for that..it was an campus interview.

But when the matter goes to out of campus interviews..the dress up matter should be taken as a serious matter.

While in campus interview..i have seen that they are not taking care of your dress…as you are a student that time..your dresses are considered.”THEY ARE LOOKING FOR TALENT IN SOFTWARE COMPANIES..NOT MODELS” that’s what my philosophy on campus interviews for software companies.but I suggest all not to take an risk.personal interviews are always a matter of individual rules and regulation..as you don’t have idea about the front person who is taking your interview..so it is advisable not to take any risk..so I would like to write something which is considered standard dress up while attending an interview.

“FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE BEST IMPRESSION AND YOUR DRESS REFLECTS YOUR PERSONALITY”

The following list shall give you a good idea of how to dress for a job interview:

1. Suit – You can wear a conservative two piece dark grey or dark blue business suit could be an ideal wear on the day of your job interview.

2. Shirt – A white, long sleeved dress shirt that is neatly pressed and if it has a good fit it would be the best.

3. Tie – Try to go for a plain colored, non distracting, conservative dark blue or dark red neck tie made of 100% pure silk.

4. Tie accessories – A classic silver tie bar will ensure that your tie is held at its place during the interview process so that you are not forced to adjust it several times that could also make you nervous during the interview process.

5. Shoes – Wear clean and polished conservative dress shoes, black lace ups if possible could be a great choice.

6. Socks – Dark socks, black would be ideally suited for the interview.

7. Belt – The belt should match the color of your shoes so try to go with a black one if possible.

8. Hair – Make sure that you get a well groomed hairstyle before the interview and also be aware that short hair always fares best in interviews.

9. Beard – The beard needs to be shaved off.

10. Mustaches – Mustaches could lead to a negative impact but though you have one try to keep it clean and trimmed.

11. Fingernails- Keep your fingernails clean and trimmed because you are judged from top to bottom by the interviewer.

12. Rings- No other rings except wedding and college rings are acceptable.

13. Earrings and piercing- If you have earrings and other visible body piercing, you should take it off on the day of interview.

14. Body odor and fresh breath- Always make sure that you don’t smell badly and chew some gum before the interview but never during the interview.

15. Perfumes and colognes – Keep your perfume and cologne to a minimum.

16. Briefcase – Take along a brief case with notepad and pen for any kind of notes you may have to take during or after the interview.

To avoid any sort of inconvenience try to make all arrangements one day in advance of the interview.

THESE ARE THE TIPS SUGGESTED BY TRAINING EXPERTS…I HIGLY RECOMMAND NOT TO CARRY A MOBILE PHONE WITH YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN AN INTERVIEW.

AS A SUMMERY

Women’s Interview Attire

• Solid color, conservative suit
• Coordinated blouse
• Moderate shoes
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Tan or light hosiery
• Sparse make-up & perfume
• Manicured nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

Men’s Interview Attire

• Solid color, conservative suit
• White long sleeve shirt
• Conservative tie
• Dark socks, professional shoes
• Very limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Go easy on the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

DO YOUR BEST…IN THE CURRENT JOB MARKET…GETTING INTO A GOOD JOB IS A TOUGH MATTER..PLEASE BUY SPECIALLY A SPECIAL PAIR OF DRESS(WHITE SHIRT+BLACK PANT),BLACK LEATHER SHOES AND BLACK BELT…KEEP SOME NEAT HANDKERCHIEF…

IF YOU ARE WELL DRESSED..IT WILL BOOST UP YOUR CONFIDENCE ALSO..BUT THE FINAL THING IS…HOW YOU PERFORM IN THE INTERVIEW..COZ THERE WILL BE MANY WHO WILL BE FOLLOWING THE DRESS CODE..BUT WHO HAS THE TALENT..GETS THE JOB

ALL THE BEST TO ALL JOB SEEKERS