We have all heard fascinating stories of how someone landed at a job interview with unwashed, crumpled clothes, but won the interview panel over with his brilliance and wit, or about that guy who went straight from a ball game to an interview with muddy clothes, and still managed to land the job. Some of these stories are undoubtedly true, but would you risk it yourself? Would you go to an interview dressed no less than your personal best?
Logically speaking, your appearance shouldn't matter, as long as you have the capability and the skills to get the job done. But practically, your appearance does influence what your interviewers think of you, and this is backed by undeniable statistics.
So does that mean you should invest in an expensive suit and splurge on a makeover before you attend that interview? Not at all. Here is what you can do to make your appearance impressive before you go to that interview.
Cleanliness and hygiene. This aspect of your appearance cannot be stressed enough. Before you go for the interview, eliminate everything about personal body hygiene that usually puts people off.
- Take a shower, wear fresh clothes.
- Brush your teeth.
- If you are a smoker, you might want to avoid smoking for several hours before the interview, and pop a breath mint into your mouth a few minutes before the interview.
- Ensure you do not smell of alcohol, or anything unpleasant.
- Make sure your nails are clean and clipped.
- Wear clothes that are ironed and washed, and see that your shoes are clean.
- If you have eaten something before the interview, you might want to check if something is stuck in your teeth, because that can be really distracting for the interviewers!
- Ensure that your hair is combed, or arranged neatly.Clothes. The kind of clothes you wear will depend on your geographical location, and the kind of job you are applying for, so there is no hard and fast rule for what you should wear.
- The thumb rule is to go for clothes that are usually considered formal in your culture. Don't make it too formal, though.
- This is not the place to display how tuned-in you are to the current fashion. Stick to being conservative in your dressing.
- It would be a good idea to wear subdued colours.
- You don't need to spend unnecessarily on expensive clothes for the interview. Anything that is neat, clean, and not scruffy should work quite well.
- Wear something comfortable, preferably something you have worn before, an outfit that you know you are comfortable in. You wouldn't want to be thinking of your clothes – that this shirt is pinching you in the armpit, or that those trousers are so tight that you cannot breathe, instead of focusing on the interview.Accessories:
- Shoes – These should be clean, and well-polished, and preferably, shouldn't make too much noise when you are walking
- Keep a minimum of things with you – a folder with relevant documents – not too fat, just enough to hold whatever you need. A simple handbag or purse, and that is enough. If you happen to have more bags for any reason, you could leave them outside at the reception. Avoid lugging too many things into the interview.
- If you must wear perfume or deodorant, ensure that it is mild and not overpowering. You don't want the interview room smelling off you even after you've left - That's not how you want the interviewers to remember you!
- Don't wear too much or too flashy jewellery.
- Makeup should be kept to a minimum.
- Carry a clean handkerchief with you, just in case you need it for any reason.
Perhaps the best boost to your overall appearance is a confident posture and positive body language, and we'll talk about that in the next post.
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