The biggest problem of today’s generation is to select the suitable and best attire for a job
interview as first impression is the last impression. Everyone has this confusion of what to wear to a job interview.
However, the solution to this problem rests on the job’s nature and the kind of company you are interviewing with.
Here are some suggestions for the males.
1)If you are called at a company for an interview, then you should go for a formal dress code to make a good impression.
● Wear dark color suits having small pinstripes or business coats. Generally, black and
blue color suits are wore
● Put on white or any light color shirts.
● Do not wear bow ties rather wear conservative ties whose color should be matched
with your suits or business coats.
● Put on well polished dark shoes with matching socks
● Wear a wrist watch , Groom your facial hair and make a decent hairstyle.
● Don’t put heavy deodorants.
● Keep all your imperative documents in a briefcase.
● Carry white handkerchief
2)If you are called for an interview at a Café or at a start-up then opt for neat and tidy casuals that make a decent impression of yours in the eyes of the interviewer.
● Put on buttoned up properly ironed collared shirt
● Go for trousers or Chinos or loafers as per your suitability and comfort
● There is no need to put on a tie unless it is not a part of your company’s attire.
● Wear lace-up dress shoes with mid-calf length shocks that match the color of your
shocks
● Make a proper hairstyle, trim your facial hair
● Check that your nails are clean
● Cover your body tattoos properly, if you have any .
Here are some suggestions for the females
1)It is required to dress more formal than the set standards, if you are interviewing with
the company that accepts business formals .following are some tips and guidelines
● Dress yourself in a dark color skirt suit and ensure that it should be knee length.
● While wearing tights ensure that there should be holes and ladders.
● You can put on a tailored jacket .
● If you are wearing shirt ,then choose any solid color .
● You can opt for a part suit too.
● Go for closed toe heels or closed toe shoes of black color.
● Do not carry large handbags , carry formal medium sized purse or briefcase .
● Heavy jewels should not be there ,as far as possible keep it minimal .
● Wear light makeup and avoid strong perfume .
● Make a decent hairstyle, your hair should be tied back ,avoid making curls .
● Don’t put dark color nail paints.
2) If you are going for an interview in the casual companies for a position at a small startup, boutiques then, following guidelines will help you out in selecting the best attire for the interview
● You can wear knee length skirt .
● You can also prefer dark colored jeans ,tailored jeans .
● Either wear flat shoes or closed toe small heels .
● Put on a blouse or shirt that fits well ,avoid wearing low cut and sleeveless tops.
● Don’t do too much bold makeup
KIFT college of fashion & Interior designing gave the answers for what to wear to a job interview.