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How to Dress for an Interview by Industry

How to Dress for an Interview by Industry
There's no getting around it: In every job interview, you're going to be judged -- at least partially -- by how you look. But how you should look varies depending on your industry and the job you're interviewing for. Take a look at general interview attire expectations for eight career areas: Technology "If you're applying for a technical position, you won't need a suit," says Carole Martin, a former Monster contributor and author of Boost Your Interview IQ. But upgrade your attire if you're interviewing for a higher-level job. If you're interviewing for a finance job, remember that "nothing is more precise and exact than managing money," says Pamela Holland, chief operating officer for Brody Communications in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, and coauthor of Help! Government At an interview for a government job, "don't be flashy," Holland says. But a bit of color is OK, whether you're a man or a woman, says Kathryn Troutman, author of Ten Steps to a Federal Job. Human Resources Sales Automotive

Interview Attire: How to Dress for an Interview Here's information on how to dress for an interview including advice on what, and what not, to wear on a job interview, appropriate interview attire, how to impress a prospective employer, business vs. business casual attire, and tips on dressing for success. High School Interview Attire Copyright Getty Images / Thinkstock As is the case with any interview, it's important to look well-dressed and put together even if you're a high school student looking for a part-time job. Here's how to dress for an interview for high school students. Internship Interview Attire Image Copyright Getty Images Brand New Images Internships are an important part of career development, and like any job, acing your interview is one part of getting the position you want. Startup Interview Attire Copyright Dan Hallman / Getty Images If you have an interview at a startup company, nix the head-to-toe formal business attire. Summer Job Interview Attire Image Copyright Getty Images Comstock Teen Interview Attire

Dressing for Success - What to Wear on an Interview An article in U.S.A. Today spoke about candidates for jobs wearing jeans, purple sweat suits, and spike heels or sneakers. Other applicants weren't afraid to show pierced body parts and spiked hair. Still others chewed gum or showed up in rumpled clothes or with their pants falling down. Dress Your Best When Interviewing Does it really make a difference how you dress for an interview? In the conservative business climate I worked in at the time, appearances did matter. If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to err on the side of conservatism. According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look. Women's Interview Attire Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouse Moderate shoes Limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Tan or light hosiery Sparse make-up & perfume Manicured nails Portfolio or briefcase Here are examples of what to wear for women: Interview Outfits for Women Men's Interview Attire

Dressing for an Interview Figuring out how to dress for an interview can be a stressful experience. It involves meeting new people, trying to make a good first impression, and wondering what kind of questions they might ask. Job Interviews The entire concept of a job interview is really a suboptimal hiring practice. Like it or not, that's the decision making process for job offers. We know that last statement is obvious, but it's true. Dress for Interview Success Have you ever noticed someone's shoes that were all scuffed up? Did you ever see a woman that was dressed so nicely that she seemed to have a glow about her? Someone's appearance and the details around their dress style are important during the meeting because they send non-verbal signals to the interview team. Dress for Success Tips In the following sections, we'll cover some pretty universally-accepted rules around what to wear during an interview. Clothes that Fit Make sure the clothes worn to an interview actually fit. Wear Long Sleeves Cover those Feet

How to Dress for a Job Interview Dressing the part for a job interview can be as important as what your resume says about you. Underdress, and you may not be taken seriously for the job you want. Overdress, and you may be seen as not “getting” the corporate culture of the company. [See The 50 Best Careers of 2011.] It’s better to be understated. “Many companies have a code, either written or unwritten, about certain things like shoe styles, jewelry, stockings, fingernails, and tattoos/piercings. Dress for the company’s culture. “Find out how people in the position you’re applying for dress at that company. [See New Fund Could Help Finance Your Startup.] It’s perfectly fine to ask the hiring manager about the dress code. Colors do matter. “Men should wear ties that match, and the traditional red tie is always acceptable,” says Deems. Make sure your look is up to date. Trikha suggests avoiding coats with lapels that are too wide or too skinny, as they date a coat. [See How to Apply for a Government Job.]

Dressing for Interview Success While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the interview is not the place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions (my apologies to Apple Computer and several creative agencies in NYC), sandals and sweatshirts are out. Oxfords and business suits are still in. Campus fashions and work fashions are two different worlds. Unfortunately, most college grads are woefully underprepared with proper interview dress. This is not to say that you need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. For those of you who need a quick review of the basics, follow these guidelines for successful interview dress: Men and Women Men Women Wear a suit with a jacket and skirt or slacks; no dresses Shoes with conservative heels Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) If you are still not sure how to dress for the interview, call and ask! I have an interview with _____ in the _____ department for a position as an _____.

If you dress nice for an interview it really shows that you are interested in the job and willing to be a goood worker for the company that is doing the interviewing. by jakeaichele Mar 13

when interviewing it is important to look nice it makes you look like you really want the job and you want to work by kingj Mar 7

When going for an interview dress as if the position is already yours, this shows the interviewer how you will dress if you were to get the job. This helped me have a better understanding on what an interviewer is looking for. by mallory.hancock Mar 7

It is very comon for people to under dress. It is also comon for people to over dress or they dont dress for the part that they are interviewing for. The advice in this artical is very helpful. by kyrstin1995 Mar 7

This site is very helpful for a person preparing for a job interview of any type. It gives a guideline dresscode for careers and jobs in nearly any industry. by kaitlynlauterbur Mar 7

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