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How to Dress for an Interview?

 

Men and Women

  • All clothes should be neatly pressed
  • Conservative two-piece business suite (solid dark blue or gray is best)
  • Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
  • Clean, polished, conservative shoes
  • Clean and well-groomed hairstyle
  • Clean, trimmed fingernails
  • Minimal cologne or perfume
  • Empty pockets – no noisy coins
  • No gum, candy or cigarettes

    FOR Men

  • Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
  • Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best); clean and polished
  • Dark socks (black is best)
  • Short hair always fairs best in interviews
  • No beards – mustaches are acceptable (keep neat and trimmed)
  • No earrings
  • No heavy cologne

Women

  • Always wear a suit with a jacket; or a sheath dress with a jacket
  • Do not wear extremely high-heeled or platform shoes
  • Do not wear open-toe shoes or mules (they are more casual)
  • Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
  • If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
  • One set of earrings only
  • Conservative makeup
  • No heavy perfume
  • No heavy cologne