Dress to Impress!

What to wear to an interview

While many employers still expect candidates to dress smartly, a growing number encourage casual wear at work, making it trickier than ever to choose an interview outfit.
The key point to remember is that it’s much better to be too smart than too casual. Only opt for a more casual outfit if you’re absolutely certain that’s acceptable – if there’s any doubt, always go for smart business attire.

Whatever you choose, make sure that your clothes are ironed and your shoes are clean. The first few minutes of an interview are when you get to make that critical first impression.

DO’S

DONT’S

• Select clean ironed, wrinkle-free clothes • Choose proper formal footwear like court shoes • Wear formal business suits, skirts trousers, shirts • Make sure skirts are knee-length or below your knee. • Light makeup or no makeup, soft perfume • If wearing a skirt make sure you wear black or nude tights • Nails should be clean and if polish should be chip-free • Males should be well groomed freshly shaven light aftershave • Match your colours or stick to monotones

• Don’t wear worn out tight or baggy clothing • Don’t wear worn out shoes, sandal, flip flops or sport shoes • Avoid wearing big earring and flashy accessories • No jeans or skinny jeans • No hoodies or t-shirts • No trainers or trainer socks • Don’t smell of alcohol or tobacco • No clubwear • No hats or caps • No low cut tops if your cleavage is on the show then it’s no no • No bare legs

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