Dressing for the Interview
When you walk into an interview, you need to look the best you will ever look. That is what the employer expects to see.
“Poor personal appearance tells the employer you do not care very much about this interview,” says Colleen Kay Watson in “The Seven Deadly Sins of Interviewing”. “Rings and things on places other than your hands and ears are also not universally accepted.”
Experts advise you to buy the most expensive suit you can afford for interviewing. It should be conservative and classic in styling. A suit like this can last you a lifetime and you get more than your money’s worth if it gets you a great job.
The color of your suit, the accessories you wear, your shoes, and even the style of your briefcase combine to give an indelible first impression. Dressing for success, as John Malloy termed it in his classic book on the topic, is something you can learn to do by reading articles and books on the topic. There are also image consultants who specialize in helping job seekers develop an effective interview wardrobe. Check your public library or the Web for Malloy’s books or other books about business attire.
