This is the second part of the College Fashion.Today I want to go over what to wear to an interview for a job or internship, a process that most college girls are going through now or will be soon!
An old cliche applies to the interview process: you need to dress for success! It sounds stupid, but it’s very true: what you wear to an interview is just as important as what’s on your resume.
First impressions are formed in 7 seconds. 38% of first impression is based on inflection and tone of voice (how you say things), 7% is based on what you actually say, and a whopping 55% of a first impression comes from NONVERBAL cues! In short, more than half of every first impression is based on how you look!
Be Prepared
The first step in figuring out what to wear to your interview is to do some research!
Find out what industry the firm is part of, talk to other people who have worked there if possible, even creep outside their office checking out what current employees are wearing if you want!Also, this sounds obvious but can sometimes get overlooked: take note if they specify a certain dress code on their website, in an email to you or in the job listing! If they don’t specify what dress code you’re supposed to wear, assume that they want professional business dress, and go as conservative as you can with your wardrobe. It’s always better to be over dressed than under dressed!
Find out what industry the firm is part of, talk to other people who have worked there if possible, even creep outside their office checking out what current employees are wearing if you want!Also, this sounds obvious but can sometimes get overlooked: take note if they specify a certain dress code on their website, in an email to you or in the job listing! If they don’t specify what dress code you’re supposed to wear, assume that they want professional business dress, and go as conservative as you can with your wardrobe. It’s always better to be over dressed than under dressed!
Sample Outfits
A lot of what you should wear to an interview depends on what industry you’re trying to get a job in! Here are some ideas for what to wear to interviews in different industries:
Conservative Industries – Accounting, Finance, Law, Consulting, etc. :
Go for a simple and chic look if you’re interviewing in a conservative industry like accounting, finance, law or consulting, or if you just aren’t sure about the dress code for your interview. You can’t go wrong with a basic black skirt-suit (a skirt and blazer made of the same material), white collared shirt, simple black pumps, nude pantyhose, a black bag, and pearls.
Creative Industries – Advertising, Graphic Design, Music, etc. :
Hair & Makeup
When it comes to doing your hair and makeup for a job interview, just remember: less is more. You should try to look as polished as possible while still keeping your makeup simple and understated.
Do Wear:
- Your hair in a clean and simple style
- Concealer if you need it
- A small amount of translucent powder to get rid of shine
- Mascara
- Neutral-toned lip gloss or lipstick
- A small amount of eyeliner & neutral eyeshadow (optional)
Don’t Wear:
- Your dirty hair teased out to here
- Tons of caked-on foundation
- Smokey eye makeup
- Brightly colored eyeshadow
- Glittery or super bright lip gloss
Summary
At the end of the day, dressing for an interview is about dressing for the job you want, and showing your professionalism via your clothing choices. If you follow the tips above, I know your next interview will be that much more successful.
And this may help you guys in the best way possible..ENJOY: