INTERVIEW DRESS CODE
Guys:
http://www.uloop.com/news/view.php/131517/Mens-Guide-on-How-to-Dress-for-a-Job-In
You can go to any Macy’s, Sears, Dillard’s, JcPenney, etc. Coupons come in the Sunday newspaper or online all the time so you can get quite bit percentage off your total purchase. Have your parent (most likely mom here) go with you to give you a real perspective on how it looks.
- a well-fitted suit. The above stores have salespeople who can take your proper measurements and then you can try on different suits in the fitting rooms and see in a mirror to see how it fits in real life. You'll be doing a lot of walking on interview day, esp. with the MMI, so you need to be comfortable as can be realistically possible in a suit. There is NO NEED to be shopping for an Armani or Dolce & Gabbana type suit, which is completely unnecessary. The important part is that it fits you properly and that you can move around well in it without feeling restricted.
- a nice long-sleeved dress shirt (no short sleeves - you're not going golfing)
- a formal long tie that goes with that dress shirt (no bowties)
- dress socks (solid colors like black or brown is fine)
- formal dress shoes or shoes that go well with a suit (no sneakers, sandals, boots, etc.)
- a belt that goes with a suit
- a watch (get a normal regular watch, not a Timex Indiglo type kiddie watch, since you all are close to being adults now) -- helps to be able to see the time, esp. with no clocks every few feet, and last thing you want to do is keep grabbing your smartphone as it portrays that you're bored, not interested, or waiting for someone's call.
Girls:
http://studentworkforce.net/blog/2012/02/29/faq-what-to-wear-to-a-job-interview/
- blouse with skirt (although skirt should not be too short, and if you do choose a skirt, wear pantyhose) OR pants is fine -- you won't be judged wrong for either choice. Blouses shouldn't be revealing, so err on the side of dressing conservatively if you're deciding.
- no unnecessary jewelry
- shoes that are comfortable but not sneaker level. You'll be doing a lot of walking, so high heels or pumps probably won't be a good, practical choice.
- not a whole lot of unnecessary makeup if you decide to do so. This is fine: http://www.blincinc.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/makeup+tips+for+a+job+interview_3356_800214325_0_0_7072553_300.jpg. This is not: http://cdn.totalsororitymove.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/29c7bbba67fe1d9d3c40e9d1e85a5e461554640700.jpeg
For both:
– no gaudy colors both for clothes you wear or if you dye your hair (yes, it has happened)
– now is not the time to “try” a new haircut/hairstyle to see how people like it.
– clothes should not be wrinkled