What is the appropriate dress attire for an interview?
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I have an interview tomorrow with Jenny Craig. They said to dress professionally. I don’t have a suit, but I do have grey pants and a nice black shirt. What is the best dress attire for an interview?
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I have an interview tomorrow with Jenny Craig. They said to dress professionally. I don’t have a suit, but I do have grey pants and a nice black shirt. What is the best dress attire for an interview?
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October 26th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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job interview: look professional
university interview: look casual…look urself
October 29th, 2009 at 12:15 am
grey suit
That would work. Just something nice that isn’t jeans, a t-shirt, or sneakers.
October 29th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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i guess wear that then.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:53 am
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always wear white near your face…blouse or shirt.
then dark pants or skirt.
if it’s 90+ there like it is here today, don’t wear a jacket….trust me!
October 30th, 2009 at 9:57 am
grey suit
Of course… dressing is CONTEXUAL.
You’d not show up in a suit for a meeting with your FOOTBALL COACH.
I think for most interviews… dress like you were going to CHURCH. You can dress down later.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:19 pm
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maybe wear a grey blazer w/ what you have…
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
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Casual business is ok for the interview but a step up would be a suit!….You should have at least one if youre doing interviews for retail or business jobs
November 6th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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A suit is not always necessary, unless Bill Gates is interviewing you. Dress pants and a nice button-down shirt will suffice. I say button-down because it’s the safest way to go. Just don’t wear a shirt you’d wear to the club.
November 9th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
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Interview attire specifics for women
Don’t confuse club attire with business attire. If you would wear it to a club, you probably shouldn’t wear it in a business environment.
Suit:
Wear a two-piece matched suit.
Suit – pants / skirts:
Tailored pants suits are appropriate for women. Pants suits can be an excellent choice for site visits, particularly if the visit involves getting in and out of vehicles and/or the site is (or includes) a manufacturing plant or industrial facility. If you wear pants, they should be creased and tailored, not tight or flowing. If you are pursuing a conservative industry and are in doubt, observe well dressed women in your industry on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, etc.
Skirt lengths:
Much of what you see on television shows that masquerades for professional attire is actually inappropriate for a work environment. Your skirt should cover your thighs when you are seated. Showing a lot of thigh makes you look naive at best, foolish at worst. A skirt that ends at the knee when you’re standing looks chic and professional. Longer skirts are professional too; just make sure they are narrow enough not to be billowing, but not so narrow that you can’t climb stairs comfortably. Don’t purchase a skirt or decide on a hem length until you sit in the skirt facing a mirror. That’s what your interviewer will see. Ask yourself whether it will be distracting or reinforce your image as a person who looks appropriate for a business environment or gathering. High slits in skirts are not appropriate. A small back, center slit in a knee-length skirt is appropriate. On a calf length skirt, a slit to the knee to facilitate walking and stair climbing is appropriate.
Color / fabric:
Navy, dark gray, brown and black are safe. Other color trends may come and go; avoid the extremes. Women generally have more options with suit color than men. For example, while a women could look conservative in a slate blue or light gray suit, these colors would be inappropriate for men. Choose a solid or very subtle weave pattern or plaid (the kind that look solid across a room). Wool, wool blends, and high quality blends and synthetics are apprpriate for women’s suiting.
Shirt / sweaters:
Underneath the suit jacket, wear a tailored blouse in a color or small print that coordinates nicely with your suit. A fine gauge, good quality knit shell is also appropriate underneath your suit jacket. Don’t show cleavage.
Jewelry / accessories:
Wear a conservative watch. Jewelry and scarf styles come and go. Keep your choices simple and leaning toward conservative. Avoid extremes of style and color. If your industry is creative, you may have more flexibility than someone pursuing a conservative industry.
Cosmetics:
Keep makeup conservative. A little is usually better than none for a polished look. Nails should be clean and well groomed. Avoid extremes of nail length and polish color, especially in conservative industries.
Shoes:
Should be leather or fabric / micro fiber. Shoe styles and heel heights come and go. Choose closed-toe pumps. Regardless of what is in style, avoid extremes; no stilettos or chunky platforms. Make certain you can walk comfortably in your shoes; hobbling in uncomfortable shoes does not convey a professional appearance.
Hosiery:
Should be plainly styled (no patterns), sheer (not opaque), and in neutral colors complementing your suit. Avoid high contrast between your suit and hosiery color.
Purse / bag:
If you carry a purse, keep it small and simple, especially if you also carry a briefcase. Purse color should coordinate with your shoes. You may choose to carry a small briefcase or business-like tote bag in place of a purse. Leather is the best choice for briefcases; micro fiber or fine wovens are also acceptable.
Grooming tips for everyone
Hair:
Should be clean and neat.
Shoes:
Should be in polished condition. Make sure heels are not worn.
Details:
No missing buttons, no lint; and don’t forget to remove external tags and tacking stitches from new clothes.
Hands:
Clean fingernails.
Fit:
Clothes should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit properly.
Smell:
Perfume or cologne should be used sparingly or not at all. No odors in clothes. Don’t smell like smoke.
Pad folios:
Preferred over a bulky briefcase. A small briefcase is also appropriate. But if you have no reason to carry a briefcase, don’t; you risk looking silly.
Book bags:
Leave it at home for an on-site interview. For an on-campus interview, you can leave it in the waiting area.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
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Probaly a your grey (or black) dressy pants, a white button down shirt with colar, and a nice jacket (same color as pants if possible). Also like black shoes or somethin. Hope you have a good intervew
November 16th, 2009 at 4:44 am
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That seems like a good combination. I sometimes wear nice grey dress pants, some nice small heels, and a botton down collared shirt…. make sure your make-up is natural looking, nice clean teeth, and fresh breath, and nice plain manicured nails. And remember to bring self-confidence and a great smile. GOOD LUCK
November 18th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
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Dressing for an interview? It would have been better if you specified what sort of an interview… but if it’s a job interview, wear “BUSINESS” attire. Be as professional looking as you can. Without needing a suit, I think you could project a professional look, matching your hair style and other accessories.
Dressing for other interviews, maybe the main bottom line is to be just who you are… as casual as possible and most of all feeling comfortable with what you wear.
Have a nice day.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
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White blouse, black skirt, black dress shoes.
November 20th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
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as a woman you should wear a conservative dress if you don’t have a pants suit
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:42 am
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You should always dress professional. Your pant suit or shirt suit should be a dark color, black, navy blue, or grey. Your grey slacks and blackshirt should be fine. Not a lot of jewerly, a watch, ring,and small earrings are plenty. Tatoos, cover them, wear confortable shoes and pantyhose. Make sure your hair is out of your eyes, and please no wrinkles. To make a very good impression, have your questions ready, sit up tall with unfolded arms, I dont think this interview requires you to hug yourself (ha, ha) and look them in the eyes and your interview should be successful. Good Luck!
November 24th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
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Interview attire always depends on the type of position that you are applying for. Women’s attire for professional jobs is still a conservative skirt at least knee length or a ‘pant suit’ which is similar to appearance as a men’s suit (usually without tie). Black is a good color and so is gray. Avoid things like pastels. Try no to wear any perfume or at least very little. Interview are often done in close quarters and strong perfume will be distracting to all.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
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According to the Mormons (they have lots of door to door missionaries) people will view you in a more positive light if you wear a white or light blue shirt or blouse.
November 27th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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I would wear as close to a suit as possible. You want to make a good first impression. Perhaps wear a nice dressy jacket over the shirt! good luck with the interview