How to dress for an interview

In these recessionary economic times most of us need to go for interviews, far more than we would have in normal times. The first impression is certainly a lasting one and your employer will decide on that whether they want to go ahead and hire you or not. There is a specific dress code that one needs to follow when dressing up for a job interview. The interviewer usually decides within the first few moments that he has with you whether they would like to hire you or not and most of this comes from the attire. The way a woman should dress for an interview are: • Wear business formals such as a dark black, grey or navy blue suit • If you opt to wear skirts then opt for ones that are beneath or knee length • Look at your shoes carefully as they speak a lot about your personality. A good brand such as Christian Louboutin is perfect. If you can’t afford the originals then you have an option for Christian Louboutin fake shoes. • Limit the amount of jewelry to small solid pieces. No chunky bracelets, bangles or earrings hanging until your shoulders. • Jewelry should be classy and expensive looking just like the shoes. If you don’t have expensive jewelry then don’t wear any as cheap jewelry will make you look tacky. • Ensure that your hair is in place and neatly pinned away from your face. The hairstyle that you adopt should look professional. • Don’t go overboard with make-up as that can give one a very garish look • Perfume is one thing that you must be really careful with. Of course it is essential that you do wear perfume, you don’t want to go for an interview like a skunk but at the same time it shouldn’t be too strong and overpowering. Dab just the right amounts of floral or fruity fragrance. • Look carefully at your nails on your fingers and toes. They should be nicely manicured and clean. Toes peeping out from your shoes must be the kind that is pedicure, with appropriate color nail enamel. • Ensure that you have the right handbag along with you. The handbag or briefcase should be made of good leather, expensive looking and the kind that will create a professional impression about you to the interviewer. The briefcase should be able to carry your portfolio or else you can hold that in your arm. • Do not wear too many rings, piercings or other dangling accompaniments. Only earring rule is fine enough. • In case you have tattoos then wear clothes that will cover them up. An interviewer will certainly not get influenced and give you brownie points because of the tattoos. • No chewing gum while at the interview as this can spoil the whole image. Keep in mind that one does need to look professional and the interview will be a cake walk.