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If you are fortunate enough to secure an interview for a job during these difficult times, you will want to make the most of this opportunity to secure that job.
How you look is more important than you might think. Quite apart from the fact that it is human nature to make an instant assessment of somebody in the first 30 seconds of meeting them, if you feel that you look good, you will exude confidence and self belief, even if you are shaking like a leaf inside.
My first bit of advice is to research the company you want to join. If possible visit their offices and take a look at what everybody else is wearing. Some businesses expect very formal dress; particularly law or accountancy firms but companies in the creative sector such as graphic designers may take a more informal approach to dressing. If possible try and dress to the same level of formality at your interview. If however you are uncertain, I would suggest you err on the more formal side. It is better to be slightly over dressed than too casually.
It is important to wear colours that suit you but try and be as neutral as possible. You want to be remembered for what you say, not for your “loud” dress or “crazy frog” tie. Attention to detail is vital. Make sure that buttons aren’t missing from shirts or loose bits of cotton hanging from hemlines. Hair should be clean and tidy and men should be clean shaven or need facial hair. Women should wear subtle make-up and avoid skirts above the knee or exposed cleavage. Tights or stockings should be worn with skirts and men with long hair should tie it back in a neat ponytail.
Making an effort with your appearance and smiling when you enter the room, will signal that you want the job and are prepared to make an effort when you start employment. Remember, you only have 30 seconds, so give yourself a head start and dress for success.
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