Dress for Success
First impressions are critical in an interview. Your appearance is the first observable factor an employer will see. Remember that each industry or career field has different standards of professional dress for the interview but, when in doubt, it’s better to err on the formal rather than on the casual side of dress. The guidelines below will help you get started.
General Guidelines #section
Interview attire can vary across industries and is subject to personal comfort.
- Research to understand & reflect on how formal the environment is.
- Dress more formally for the interview than if you have the job. It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
- Choice of clothes, jewelry, makeup, and shoes should demonstrate you were intentional in preparing for the meeting and presented your “best self”.
- No gum.
- No visual undergarments.
- Law, accounting, and business oftentimes will expect candidates to wear a business suit to an interview.
- Pressed clothing