How To Dress For a Job Interview
- February 4, 2008
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Director
Kevin Hall
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Voice-Over Artist
Marci Fine
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Music
Edison Music Corp
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Written by
Heidi von Schreiner
- Actor Jesse Sells
- Actor Jenn Conway
- Actor Jeff Buccellato
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Actor
Kevin Hall
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Writer
KHall
Walking into a job interview wearing the wrong attire is like showing up at a black-tie event dressed for a costume party. A bad move you’ll instantly regret.
You Will Need
- Tidy, neatly styled hair
- A clean face, hands, and fingernails
- A clean, professional outfit
- A briefcase or portfolio
- And a pair of comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Small, tasteful jewelry
- A light and subtle perfume or aftershave
- A manicure
- Natural-looking makeup
- And a new haircut
Step 1: Find out dress code
Before the big event, find out how the employees dress where you’ll be interviewing. Ask whoever’s arranging the interview for you what the dress code is, and if they have any pointers on what to wear.
Step 2: Choose clothes
Find something in your wardrobe that’s in line with what other employees wear, but kick it up a notch—a sharp tie, a colorful scarf or pocket square. Something to separate you from the pack.
Step 3: Don't go overboard
But don’t go overboard. You want to make a good impression, not a fashion statement.
Step 4: Keep it tasteful
Go easy on the aftershave or perfume too, or the makeup and jewelry—keep things tasteful.
Step 5: Be neat
Be neat. Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed, your nails are trimmed, and your hair and teeth are brushed.
Step 6: Dress comfortably
Make sure you’ll be comfortable sitting, standing, and walking. Now is not the time to break in a new pair of shoes.
Step 7: Give yourself time
Get prepared early, show up on time and, most importantly, make sure you end up in the right place.
Research shows that 55% of a person’s overall impression of you is based on how you look.
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Comments (6)
This is a great video! I've been looking for a video on interview fashion and presentation for a while.
During my searching I also came across this great blog which posts tips and tricks on dressing in the professional world. Recently they posted two guides for interview attire - one for women and one for men.
Guide to dressing for Interviews (Men):
http://execstyle.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-dress-for-interview-mens.ht...
Guide to dressing for Interviews (Women):
http://execstyle.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-dress-for-interview-women.h...
And the blog itself is http://execstyle.blogspot.com - there are some great tips there if anyone's interested.
Take care!
-J. Martin
over 2 years ago by johnmartin78
i like this way, its funny and useful!
about 1 year ago by micheal
How do I purchase a copy of this video for our school?
Steve Antonuccio
about 1 year ago by anton1492
Find a way to download it . dont buy this shit :)
8 months ago by Yousef_AlMohanna
The video ";host,"; while engaging, should dress appropriately -- set an example! Beach attire top -- sleeveless, no-bra look sets the WRONG example.
about 1 year ago by bberger6
We would like to purchase a copy for use on our college career center website. Does anyone have contact information for Kevin Hall?
11 months ago by tomcareeradvisor
how about if a girl
can you show me a video that a girl is dressing for a job interview
thanx
god bless
5 months ago by musiclover1998
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