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We cannot escape the truth that the first impression
Visualize. Today we will talk about how to win the sympathy of a potential employer at the first meeting. Because the visual language speaks volumes and emphasizes your personality and taste.
Choosing the right outfit for an interview is sometimes as stressful as the situation itself. We provide a guide on how to dress for your first and subsequent interviews to look your best.
According to statistics, 55% of first impressions are determined by the way you present yourself to the employer. And 65% of managers say that clothes can be the deciding factor between two similar candidates.
Researching and learning about company culture will be your strength, so try to find out all about them from their social platforms. In this case, especially how the employees dress or whether they have a dress code. This part of our guide covers appropriate dress styles for two different types of interviews.
- A formal business environment
In the case of a formal business environment, your attire should be just like the environment, i.e. formal and formal. These guidelines will help you dress properly:
1. Make sure that the pantyhose are without special designs. If you prefer bottoms, wear dark colored bottoms. Note that it should not be above the knee length. As for the pants, choose the most sophisticated, classic, dark-colored item from your wardrobe, like this one:
2. Keep in mind, a tight, tailored jacket looks much more solid than the so-called Oversize clothes.
3. Closed shoes with a heel height of 2-6 cm are the best choice, also try to make the blouse or shirt that you decide to wear to be firm and tight on the standing body:
- Be sure to balance the cleavage.
4. You can add accessories in small quantities, the best choice, in this case, will be a belt, which will add more solidity and the right touch to your look:
5. Avoid large bags, give preference to a small handbag or shoulder bag.
- random environment
When you are offering your candidacy to an employer for a job in a cafe or a clothing boutique, try not to go with a randomly selected look and wisely choose a neutral, although not so formal style, as we discussed in the previous case.
1. Wear a pair of high-waisted pants or dark-colored, slim-fit jeans:
2. Wear a knee-length skirt, shorter - mini-length is allowed.
3. Wear closed shoes with a low heel. Choose a well-fitting blouse or shirt. If choosing a blouse, consider a simple, sophisticated unit:
4. Also, in this case, you have the opportunity to choose a cardigan-jacket, which will be made in one, maximum two colors and will blend with your overall look:
5. In the event of a situation, you are no longer limited in terms of matching accessories, you are allowed to increase their number and still look appropriate.
- Dress for success - prepare for your next interview
The above guidelines will help you choose clothing that is appropriate for a particular interview situation. If you are buying an outfit for an interview, it is better to buy more than one set. Follow the same principles, but switch up your suits with a different shirt, skirt or pants. You will need more kits if you have to interview for the same position multiple times.
Remember, a first impression is a lasting impression.
- General tips for the interview:
- When entering a room, do not start looking at it and look at the window or door, make eye contact only with authorized persons.
- If yes, you have some information about the company and you like it, express your sympathy and make them feel your goodwill.
- Don't let nervousness stop you from completing the interview perfectly. At the last stage, wait for the authorized person to stand up and escort you.
- No matter how the situation develops, when you leave, be sure to thank the staff there for their time.