Did you know that your interviewers will form an impression of you within 3 seconds of meeting you and that if this is a poor impression, it's hard to shift, even if what you say is good?
If this is the case, and research says it is, you must make the right first impression. What interview clothes you are wearing is key to this. As they say, "you never get a second chance at a first impression" and in the case of a job interview, this might mean no 2 nd chance at your dream job!
So make it count. Here's how:
Dress professionally and conservatively for every job interview, even if you know the working environment in casual and modern. It is okay to be overdressed but never ok to be underdressed.
This means ironing your interview clothes properly. You might be asked, not invited, to remove your jacket and regret only ironing the collar of your shirt/blouse.
Pay attention also to your general appearance.
Your hair should be clean and tidy. If it needs cutting, do this a few days before the job interview so you're comfortable with how it looks on the day.
Your nails should be clean and neat. You'll shake hands with your interviews and your hands will be on display the whole time in your job interview.
By all means wear jewellery but don't overdo it.
The same goes for perfume or aftershave and make-up.
Clean and polish your shoes. Even if your suit is top notch, dirty, unpolished shoes are a no-no.
All job interviewers will tell you they are more interested in what you have to say than in how you look but all will agree that a poor appearance can ruin a good interview. Don't let that interview be yours.
Catherine
Jones is a leading authority on recruitment and, with 3 colleagues, has written
a how
to snag a job website in which she shares her secrets on getting
hired.
Catherine
works as a senior manager for a large retail organisation and
recruits new employees on a regular basis. Learn from the experts and snag the
job you want – your dream job!
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