Dressing up for interviews

Do you want to walk into the room and ZAP...make sure they are impressed! Enough has been written about dressing right for an interview. Dressing conservatively, yet maintaining your innate style is the right mix.

Do you want to walk into the room and ZAP...make sure they are impressed!

Enough has been written about dressing right for an interview. By now you probably know that dressing conservatively; yet maintaining your innate style is the right mix for getting that perfect look on the D-day. However, many are often at a loss on how to achieve this. While you needn’t be a trend setter, you must definitely spend some time on planning beforehand what you will wear as you face the sharks.

Remember that even before you open your mouth to enthral them with your wisdom, your looks have already given them a cue to your personality and they are probably half way there to hiring you or writing you off. Dumbfounded with this revelation? Most psychologists say that 50-55% of the impression a person will make the first time, depends on the clothes he wears. Practically speaking, if the clothes you wear have so much potential, why not let them do the initial talking. If you are well dressed, you will find yourself relaxing while your confidence zooms up further at their admiring glances.

There are some basic rules for men and women to follow while dressing for an interview:

Wear well tailored clothes that are not too tight or revealing and convey taste and elegance.
Pay special attention to grooming your hair in a neat out-of-the-way style.
Keep nails short and clean with light varnish for women.
Avoid dangling eye-catching ornaments and tattoos.
Smell fresh and clean. A light perfume will do.

Alright, now let’s take a closer look how different sectors have their own style quotients and how you will be able to match those:

Human Resources/ Government/ NGOs

You need to project that you are trustworthy, honest and have people management skills. Dress conservatively in well coordinated colours that make you look cool and comfortable. You can also include handlooms or handcrafted shoes and purses in their attire.

Hospitality

An elegant well groomed image is very critical here. Fine tune your looks to the hilt here in well cut clothes that drape well. You will be scrutinized from the top of your neat head to the tips of your well polished shoes. Remember to wear your smile along with a subtle perfume or cologne.

Advertising or Design

The job calls for exhibiting your creative quotient, but it’s best not to go overboard. Dress in smart casuals but keep out distracting details like chunky jewellery or shiny belt buckles. Try to hit that right mix of creativity and professionalism.

Finance and Law

Although you needn’t dress like a penguin in a stiff coat, black is still a colour that cannot go wrong here. Project yourself as analytical, precise and very businesslike and go for the full business attire complete with a tie and pinstripes. Patent leather shoes with matching briefcase or folder would complete the look.

Higher positions

When being interviewed for a higher position, remember you need to project authority, dependability and competence in your field. Power dressing is called for and you need to wear excellent quality clothes in dark colours, well contrasted with light shades. It is best to choose branded clothes that stand out for their superior cut and styling.

If this list does not impress you, explore possibilities to find out what exactly suits your body type and personality before you zero down on how to dress for an interview. Dress in something that you can carry with style and never forget to wear that smile.
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