Dressing for a Job Interview

Here are some tips when wearing a hijab to an interview. -Wear a hijab that goes with your outfit to give a complete look. -Try to do a nice neat wrap - Choose neutral colors such as black, grey or navy blue. If you choose to wear color, keep the brighter colors in the outfit not the hijab. - Do not "bling" out your hijab with long hijab pins and hair bands. Keep it as simple as possible. -Trousers are good. Pair it with a blouse and a neat hijab style. - Be confident.

Your interview ensemble could be on-point -- a navy blue, professionally tailored skirt suit, with the perfect hose and pumps -- but if your accessories, including makeup, hair and fingernails detract from your appearance, they might affect your chances of being selected for the job. Tend to the details of your interview appearance, down to the color of your nail polish, for the best impression. Here are some of manicure suggestions for your next interview: Go for a clean-cut look: a soft, rounded-square shape, short length and a nude or pink shade of polish. Aim for a short to medium length. Find the perfect natural shade of polish that complements your skin tone. Essie French Affair Use a top coat to avoid chipping or tattered nails.   Conservative Field Dress modestly for interviews in conservative fields, such as professional services firms, for legal and accounting staff. If you wear colored nail polish, make sure it's a neutral shade. Five-...

It is best to wear hosiery to your interview. Every little detail matters and you want to set yourself ahead of thr pack. Some experts say that interviewers create a mental point system in their mind while they analyze your every move. Therefore you cannot afford to lose those points. Without a doubt what you wear reflects your character and you want to come across as a mature, sophisticated woman who is smart and reliable. This means your hosiery needs to be reliable too! Now you can keep your focus without the burden of being uncomfortable or worrying about your thigh highs falling mid-interview.  Thigh high stockings that are made with a silicone band are best as they sit securely along your thigh and won't make you feel confined around the waist. Although it may be scorching hot with this summer weather, you have to remember that you are there to prove that you are a woman who stays polished and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Adfitionaly, most job interviews are...

While many work places are becoming much more relaxed about dress codes, for a lot of companies, professional appearance is of utmost importance. And the way you present yourself on the day of your interview may speak volumes to your potential employer. Here are a few suggestions on shoes not to wear to a job interview. Sneakers   With telecommuting gaining popularity, and many offices having a more laid-back attitude about work attire, it's easy for us to forget that a job interview is still a somewhat formal affair. While a pair of Converse chucks might show your artsy side, and a pair of trainers may be the most comfortable choice, to make your best first impression, don't wear sneakers to an interview for an office job. Sandals & Open-Toed Shoes   or It's fairly obvious that flip-flops are an inappropriate choice for a job interview, but for many office jobs, even dressier and heeled sandals should be avoided. While many offices don'...

If you are a recent college graduate, or jumping into the workforce after an extended break, setting yourself up to stand out from your competition is a professional priority. Your choice of interview attire will be viewed as an indicator of how serious you are about getting the job. Here is a guideline that will take you step by step: Job Interview Attire Basics A dark, two-piece, gray, navy or black suit is your best option when interviewing with a conservative company. Compliment it with a light colored blouse or cotton shirt. Steer clear from strapless, spaghetti straps and well-worn tees under the jacket. Women can wear a black suit easier than men because they can lighten the look with a soft colored blouse and accessories. Pantsuit vs. skirt suit. A pantsuit is generally an acceptable choice for a job interview, although, there are still some exceptions depending on the company. When in doubt, ask the recruiter or Career Service counselor at your univ...

  Interview attire guidelines for men and women • Suit: A two piece matched suit is always the best and safest choice. • What if the JOB is in a NON-SUIT-wearing WORK ENVIRONMENT: Even if you would or could wear jeans on the job, or the work environment is outdoors and very non-suit, wearing a suit to the interview shows you take the interview seriously as a professional meeting. Dressing well is a compliment to the person(s) with whom you meet. If you think the industry in which you're interviewing would frown on a suit, or the interview will involve going to a work site where a suit would be inappropriate, look for advice through professional organizations, your professors who have been employed in that industry, and/or by asking the employer directly and politely. One alternative is to wear pressed pants (like khakis) and a dark jacket; less formal than a suit, but still business-appropriate for both men and women. • Conservative colors / fabric: Navy...