1. By: Brooke Nevins

2.  Dressing for an interview is very important. How you dress has a big influence on your first impression. Here are some do’s and don’ts for dressing for an interview.

3.  Stay on the conservative side: Stay away from trendy clothes and stick with the basics.  Pick the colors of you clothes off of which colors flatter you the most.

4.  Dress to your job level: If you are interviewing for high end position you do not want to dress casual.  Do iron your clothes.

5.  Match your clothes  Do empty pockets. Bulging keys and change is not appropriate.

6.  If wearing open toe shoes, do pay attention to your toes. Unkempt toes show you don’t want to spend an extra couple minutes to tidy up.  Do style your hair appropriately.

7.  Do have fresh breath  Do shower or bathe the morning of your interview

8.  Don’t let your clothes be distracting. Bright colors and too much jewelry can become a huge distraction. We want the interviewer to focus on you, not your clothing.  Don’t wear clothes that don’t fit you properly. Baggy and tight clothes are not appealing.

9.  Do not wear facial jewelry.  Do not wear open toe shoes

10.  Do not wear anything too short or revealing  Do not wear too much make up

11.  Do not have extremely long nails.  Do not wear hats or sunglasses.

12.  Do not wear ripped or pulled clothing.  Don’t wear strong perfume.

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