How to dress up for your

interview . . .

1. Women should avoid heavy  makeup or use a perfume that may be too strong. 2. Most of us tend to look at the bigger picture in the mirror in front of us and ignore the small things like shoes and socks. Make sure you wear proper shoes and matching socks. Shoes should be business style shoes, neat and clean. 3. Ensure that your shoes are polished not only in the front but also in the back. Interviewers do look at you when you turn and walk out and you don’t want to leave the impression that you are not meticulous in your grooming habits. 4. Don’t wear fancy shoes that stand out on their own. They should blend in with your clothes. Wearing sports shoes with a business suit is not what is recommended. 5. While casual dressing may be the way to go today. Interviews are the one time you should ignore this advice and dress in a businesslike manner business suit. 6. Try a business suit even if you are not comfortable with them. Keep your color scheme neutral, that is don’t wear clothes that you would wear to go out dancing at the disco, that is a bright red shirt and trousers that make you stand out in the crowd. 7. A your teeth are clean and use that smile during the interview. It will show you are relaxed. little research will tell you what type of clothing is worn by others working for the same employer if you really are confused about what to wear. You want to blend in and not stand out as the odd person out. 8. Wearing clean and business like attire is useless if you display poor personal hygiene. Make sure your hair is sensibly groomed. Men who have long hair they should make sure it is kept in place neatly. 9. Women should remember that dressing sexy may get you a job in the movies but in real life many employers may not want to hire an overly sexy dresser as they don’t want the new employee to be a distraction to their other employees. 10. Last but not least, make sure your teeth are clean and use that smile during the interview. It will show you are relaxed. Chances are you will be smiling when you walk out. SMART DRESSING TIPS FOR MEN - WEARING STRIPES OR CHECKS • It is best not to wear checks or stripes on both shirts and pants. • When wearing checks or stripes it is best to ensure that one of the garments, either your shirt or pant is plain. For example if your shirt is striped then your pants should be of a plain solid color. Wearing too many textures will mess up your look. DRESS UP TO LOOK SLIM If you have gained a few pounds and want to dress up and look slim, here are a few pointers that may work for you. • Avoid wearing lighter colors. Dressing up in solid colors makes you look slimmer. Solid colors such as navy are in style. • Don't wear tight fitting pants. Wearing wide leg pants gives a smooth straight line giving the illusion of length. • Wearing one color from head to toe makes you look taller. • Wear high heels, preferably medium to high depending on how comfortable you feel in them. • Legs will look slimmer if you match your hose to you shoes and  skirts or  pants.  

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