Even in a casual office, it’s important to make a good first impression when you walk into your interview. Dressing the part is more about professionalism than your fashion sense, so keep that in mind.
- Dress up. Even if you think the environment you’re going to work in is fairly casual, dress up anyway. It’ll make it look like you’re taking the interview seriously. It’s always better to be over dressed than under dressed. For men, a suite and tie always looks nice. And for women, a blazer and pencil skirt hits the spot as well.
- Wear clothes that fit you and that you’re comfortable in. This seems simple enough, but unless you’ve worn the outfit for an extended period of time before, you may be treading dangerous waters.
- Don’t wear jeans. Seriously. Pretty much every generation older than Gen Y sees jeans as very casual, and sometimes even sloppy. Jeans may be fine for the office once you get the job, but don’t wear them to an interview. If you want to be taken seriously, wear some nice pants instead.
- Dress conservatively. This is kind of a no-brainer for men, but ladies, this means absolutely no cleavage, no short skirts, and wear tights.
- Keep your hair neat and avoid trendy styles. This means your hair should be clean, brushed, and tidy. Skip trendy hair styles, instead opt for simple and tidy hair styles.
Do you have an outfit that you always wear to interviews? What are your interview dress rules? Remember, you only have one chance to make a FIRST impression. So make it count.
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