Dressing for Success

The Clothes You can never go wrong with a suit, whether it is a matching jacket and skirt and pants Skirt length should be a little below the knee and never shorter than above the knee Blouses should be cotton or silk and should be white, or some other light color. Absolutely no cleavage. Guys should always wear a tie. Shoes should be low-heeled 2-3”.

Miscellaneous If you have a beard or mustache, your facial hair should be neatly trimmed. If you have any visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing it. Do not use cologne.

Accessories Make-up should be minimal, with lipstick and nail polish conservative tones. Pantyhose should be flawless (no runs) and conservative in color. Do not wear cologne. Avoid oversized earrings Don’t overdo the jewelry

Errors to Avoid As Identified by Job Interview Experts - From the July 21, 2006 Issue of Pittsburgh Tribune Review Wrinkles. No, the jacket won't disguise a wrinkled shirt beneath. Yes, people notice wrinkled pants. Dirty, damaged, or scuffed shoes. Too casual a look overall. If you would feel comfortable wearing it shopping, the beach, or a ballgame, it's wrong for an interview. Dressing like the people already working at the company. The dress code may be casual or the atmosphere artsy, but people expect interviewees to look more conservative.

Errors to Avoid As Identified by Job Interview Experts - From the July 21, 2006 Issue of Pittsburgh Tribune Review Clothing that is too tight. Dress to fit your size. Men, don't try to wear a tie around a collar you can't button. Don't wear pants that are too short. Women: Skirts and shirts that are too short or revealing. When you sit, it should hit or cover your knees. Shirts should cover bellies and shoulders.

Errors to Avoid As Identified by Job Interview Experts - From the July 21, 2006 Issue of Pittsburgh Tribune Review Nowadays, cell phones are practically part of the wardrobe. Interviewers said that to their shock, a lot of job candidates leave them on -- and get calls -- during the interview. Undergarments that do not, uh ... stay under. Mismatched belt and shoe color

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