| Dressing appropriately for job interviews is one of | | | | low to medium heels are best. |
| those areas that puzzles some people. | | | | - Business casual is a more relaxed look for both men |
| Should you dress conservatively or wear casual | | | | and women. Casual interview wear can consist of a |
| attire? | | | | sports coat or jacket with pants or a skirt in an |
| What colors work best? | | | | attractive contrasting color. Think: Navy blazer with |
| What types of shoes should you wear? | | | | khaki pants, etc. Add a casual shirt or turtleneck to |
| As a rule, you should dress conservatively for most | | | | complete the look. |
| job interviews. Remember, you only get one shot at | | | | - Hair and nails should be clean and well-groomed. |
| making a good first impression. | | | | - Skip the perfume and aftershave. You don't want |
| Here are some basic dress for success tips: | | | | to turn an interviewer off by overpowering their |
| - Research how people in a particular field | | | | sense of smell. |
| organization dress and then dress accordingly. If | | | | - Avoid wearing noisy, dangling earrings and bracelets |
| you're not sure what the dress code is, dress | | | | - these can look inappropriate and be distracting. Hide |
| conservatively. | | | | or remove body piercings and tattoos. |
| - Conservative formal dress consists of a suit (gray, | | | | Learning how to dress smart for your interviews will |
| navy, or black) with a nice dress shirt/blouse. Shoes | | | | create a great impression and also give your |
| should be dark and well-shined. Women can also wear | | | | self-confidence a real boost. |
| a tailored dress with or without a jacket. Pumps with | | | | |