Tips for Dressing up for an Interview
Tips for Dressing up for an Interview
First impression is the best impression and also a lasting impression. Whether it’s your first interview or your second, it’s extremely important the way you look and present yourself when you are at the interview table. A well groomed, appropriately dressed lady is what they expect to see unless you are heading for a job of a DJ !
Check out these few tips on how to dress for success before you head for that interview call.
Dress Professionally
The old cliche, "dress for success," still holds true for employment interviews, particularly for younger job-seekers. For women, this means a dark- or neutral-colored clothes with minimal accessories ( no bling please ) Tailored pants suits with a jacket is the norm abroad and has also gained acceptance in India too. You could also wear a plain kurta and legging or simple salwar set in neutral tones with a good black or brown hand bag in place ( No over sized totes or jholas).
Accessories, Hair and Makeup
Another important aspect is the hair a. No one wants to see a frizzy haired girl ,so if you are coming in a two wheeler , ensure that your brush your hair before you enter the room , if you are leaving your hair open that is. Wearing a straight plait or pony is the best thing and stick to minimal jewelry. Your watch a bracelet and matching earrings is the best way to accessorize your interview outfit. Same thing applies to the make-up, we are not headed for a party so a little foundation to set the face and some lipstick in nude colours is all that you need.A compact in your bag is a must in case you get time to powder your nose before the interview.
Night Before the interview
Ensure that you stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.
Proper grooming is a must, so at least three days before get your hands and legs waxed, your eyebrows shaped and if you have frizzy hair get yourself a hair spa or wash your hair the day before and condition it well and set it.
No partying , clubbing and boozing because we can’t be groggy before the D Day. Avoid eating outside also just in case.
Deep breathing to let go of the butterflies in your stomach and spend some quiet time meditating before you hit the sack.
Examine your thoughts and visualize a successful interview and stay Positive.
List of Donts
NO Jeans, cargo pants and low helmlines , short skirts.
NO T shirts or sweatshirts.
NO sneakers, flip-flops or boots.
NO flashy bindis and hanging jewelry and chunky bracelets.
NO skin show – including your midriff, bare back or shoulders, or too much leg or cleavage.
NO hats, heavy makeup, wild hairstyles or distracting jewelry, and keep body piercings and tattoos covered. You can show them of later.