Although it may sound shallow, it is a fact that when it comes to going for a job interview, you need to take proper care of your dressing style, since this is always perceived as one of the major aspects of your overall personality by an interviewer.

In other words, it often becomes one of the decisive factors for your interviewer about whether or not you should be hired for that job.

Over recent years, workplaces have become quite lenient in terms of making their dress codes more informal. In fact, the ‘Casual Friday’ trend has invaded all days of the week rather than just for Friday. However, the expected attire for job interviews still has more or less continued to be strictly professional.

So, even if the dress code at a particular workplace tends to be more casual, you would need to strictly abide by the professionalism rules expected of you at the interview. Both male and female applicants are required to come in business suits for any type of interview and an exception to this rule may be taken into serious account by the interviewer.

One basic tip that applies for both men and women going for an interview is to be easy with the cologne or perfume they put on. Although it’s a good thing to smell nice for your interview, you certainly wouldn’t want your interviewer having a ghastly a sneezing fit!

Women should also be careful about toning down their make-up. Keep things as light and natural looking as possible. If you wish to wear nail polish opt for French manicure and pale tones rather than a vibrant red! The same applies for any jewellery you wear. go for conservative styles such as small earrings and a minimal number of bracelets and rings. First impressions really do count! Experts say that a decision is made whether to employ someone within the first eight seconds of walking into the interview room, so hold you head up high, smile and wear clothing styles which show that you are professional in appearance!

For women, the most preferable choice would be to go for a smart and elegant business suit in conservative colours such as black, grey or navy blue. Although, recently, trousers suits are preferred by many female professionals, ideal interview etiquette often asks female applicants to appear a formal skirt for the meeting, however with the importance of equality women are entitled to wear trousers if they wish!

Whilst choosing to go for a skirt and jacket suit style, make sure to wear a skirt of an appropriate length. If you have any doubts concerning your skirt length, then assume knee-length skirts as ideal, too long and the skirt may look too informal and short mini skirts should be worn cautiously! If you wear plus size skirts opt for an A line or pencil style for a chic, professional and stylish look which enhances you body shape.

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