How to Ace the Interview: What to Wear for an Interview

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How to Ace the Interview What to Wear for an Interview From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual. How to Dress for an Interview How to dress for an interview including advice on what, and what not, to wear on a job interview, appropriate interview attire, how to impress a prospective employer, business vs. business casual attire, and tips on dressing for success. What Not to Wear When you are dressing for a job interview, image really is everything (or most of it). The image you present to a potential employer is the first thing they are going to notice about you - before you even have a chance to say a word or shake a hand. Professional Interview Attire The candidate dressed in a suit, with a coordinated long sleeve shirt or blouse, conservative shoes, a professional hairstyle, and limited jewelry and perfume or aftershave, will make the best impression. Here's a photo gallery of candidates dressed their best for an interview. What to Wear for a Non-Professional Interview When you're interviewing for a non-professional level position (in a store or restaurant, for example) business casual attire is usually appropriate. It is always important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed and to present a positive image to the employer. Need Advice on What to Wear? Visit the About.com Job Search Forum for advice on what to wear to a job interview. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'How to Ace the Interview' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement