Megan Fox can come to an accounting or engineering job interview while wearing a black leather cat suit, tell the interviewer she’s not an award winning actress, that she doesn’t know what the difference is between credit and debit, and still snitch the desk job. But unfortunately for you, and the rest of the world, well, we can’t get away with that.
Interviews are those serious grown-up things that you have to dress like a grown-up, act like one, and talk like one. A big part of any interview process is your ‘corporate look’. No, they’re not those Fergie or Lady Gaga’s fashion style, they’re more like Barbara Walters – but a little bit more interesting and younger-looking.
To get past the interview, here are some interview attire tips that you should wear:
- Conservative suit in solid color – Not the Austin Powers shaggydelic style though - Austin Powers like to wear suits, but they’re not conservative nor solid in color. It’s more like dads or mom’s business suit – could be dry and boring, but that’s what they’re looking for. Serious, mature, professional – you look like you’re hired already!
- Leather shoes with 2 inch heels – For some reason, they don’t like flat shoes and definitely they do not want to see those sneakers nor bright red stilettos – maybe because they look for fun and fashionable. Not.
- Few pieces of jewelries – Leave all those jewelries at home – you don’t want them to think you’re rich to be given the job. Still, interviewers look for simplicity and seriousness, and flashing all those jewelries can also create ‘distraction’. Limit your jewelries to just 5 pieces – that means a pair of earrings is 2 pieces, a necklace will be the third, a watch will be the fourth, and your wedding or engagement ring will be the fifth (if there are any). No more, no less.
- Day make-up – Just a simple eyeshadow, a light shade of lipstick and light blush will do. No need to pull-off a Madonna or a Cristina Aguilera – just the lightest day make-up would do, without making it look like you’re ready for a party instead of a job.
- Simple hairclip or tie – No fancy hairdos or glittery hairpieces as they still look like ‘fun’ instead of ‘work’. Opt for black or cream or match it with your hair color.
It will always depend on which kind of job you are applying for. If it is for some artsy designer position, well, that’s the time for you to get funky and really flare up those fashion gears of yours.
Now, all you just have to do is be confident as you answer the seemingly endless questions and you’re off to a regular paycheck, and regular work attendance too. Dressing for an interview may not be the most fashionable thing but you can still have fun as you prep up and dress like a responsible and mature adult.
Hey, at least you look like one.
These are really good tips. I had a friend that used to go to interviews in jeans and a t-shirt and couldn't figure out why he didn't get the job. Best tip I've ever gotten is dress like you've already got the job.