| If an employer expects you to dress a certain way | | | | and jewelry. |
| when you work in their building and represent their | | | | Following a dress code for interview involves a lot |
| company, why wouldn't they expect you to follow a | | | | more than picking out an outfit. Accessories are |
| dress code for interview? The fact of the matter is | | | | equally vital. Pay attention to everything that you put |
| that they do, and if you don't dress accordingly, you | | | | on your body including your shoes and jewelry |
| may not get hired. | | | | choices. Wear dress shoes instead of tennis shoes |
| Why should your dress reflect your desire to | | | | and choose dressy, non-flashy jewelry. |
| succeed? You want to show your potential boss that | | | | While we're on the topic of jewelry, let's take a |
| you take the interview process seriously and that | | | | moment to talk about piercings and other types of |
| you will be just as serious about your job. Worried | | | | body adornments. Always choose jewelry and |
| about overdressing? Don't. Employers expect you to | | | | adornments that will not detract from your |
| dress in your finest. Overdressing is impossible when | | | | professional appearance. You may need to remove |
| you're trying to secure employment. | | | | some piercings such as facial piercings. Tattoos and |
| Business apparel for any type of job interview is | | | | certain hair styles may also be offensive to some. |
| necessary. Even if you will not be required to dress | | | | Wear clothes that cover tattoos and try to choose |
| up for the particular job you are applying for, you | | | | conservative hairstyles and colors while you are |
| should still dress up for your interview. Choose | | | | looking for a job. |
| professional, conservative attire. Avoid plunging | | | | When choosing your dress code for interview, take |
| necklines and outfits that are too tight or too | | | | into consideration parts of your appearance that you |
| revealing. Choose colors that are muted. Make sure | | | | wish to downplay. For example: If you have a |
| that your clothes are freshly laundered and free of | | | | distracting scar, you may wish to conceal it. While |
| wrinkles. Never wear clothes with holes or stains, and | | | | employers will not discriminate against a scar, it might |
| pay close attention to your personal grooming as | | | | distract them from hearing and seeing what an ideal |
| well. Take care when selecting makeup, fragrances | | | | job candidate you really are. |