Dressing for success requires understanding why your appearance matters and then using that information to best market yourself as a candidate. As part 4 of our 4 part guide we will publish how to be prepared for that important interview.
Grooming
- Make sure your general appearance is neat and clean.
- Make sure your hair is neatly combed and you have shaved.
- If you have a beard, make sure it is well kept.
- If you wear makeup, keep it conservative.
- Make sure you brush your teeth. The easiest way to cut an interview short is bad breath. Make sure an interviewer cannot smell your last meal or your last cigarette.
- No alcohol. Without a doubt, you will be eliminated if interviewer smells alcohol on your breath.
- Avoid excessive perfume, cologne or shaving lotion or strong body odor.
- Keep any jewelry modest. Dangling sparkly earrings or a bulbous, shiny watch will distract the interviewer from what you are saying.
Accessories
- Be careful what you bring to an interview. A disorganized bag is the sign of a disorganized person. If you bring a bag or briefcase:
- Make sure it is modestly sized and easily tucked away so you can focus on the interview.
- Keep the contents simple: 2 Pens, a clean writing pad, trade periodical, extra copies of your résumé and references and NOTHING ELSE visible to the interviewer.
- If you are bringing an overnight bag, overcoat or umbrella, store it in the reception area or an outer office. Perhaps, a receptionist will help guide you to a closet.
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