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23 Interview Dressing Tips


Going for an Interview interview Ethics

Dressing for the interview is another important aspect of any interview, it is where you get to show yourself how ready you are for work, besides, your dressing leaves the first impression with the interviewer(s) as you might not get the second impression to prove otherwise. Therefore, these should be noted.

  1. All clothes should be neatly pressed.
  2. Conservative two -piece business suite (solid dark blue or gray is best).
  3. Clean, polished, conservative shoes.
  4. Clean and well groomed hairstyle.
  5. Clean, trimmed fingernails.
  6. Minimal cologne or perfume.
  7. Empty pockets, no bulging pockets.
  8. No gum, candy or cigarettes.
  9. Phone must be silenced or switched off.
  10. For Men

  11. Necktie should be neat with a conservative pattern.
  12. Dark shoes (black lace ups are best) clean and polished.
  13. Dark socks (black is best).
  14. Short hairs are best in interviews.
  15. Beards, mustache should be kept neat and trimmed.
  16. No earrings.
  17. No heavy cologne.
  18. For women

  19. Always wear suits with a jacket, or sheath dress with a jacket.
  20. Do not wear extremely high heeled shoes.
  21. Do not wear open toe shoes or mules ( they are more casual).
  22. If you wear nail polish, use clear or conservative color.
  23. One set of earrings only.
  24. Conservative makeup.
  25. No heavy perfume.

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