The Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide

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There are many different

paths to a new job, but all

share one thing in common

at the end of the road…

the INTERVIEW!

How can you guarantee

the best possible first

impression before you

even say hello?

By paying

attention to:

THE

BIG THINGS

THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR OUTFIT

THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR OUTFIT YOUR OUTFIT

IRONED

TAILORED

ENVIRONMENT-APPROPRIATE

THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR HYGEINE

THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR HYGEINE YOUR HYGEINE

THE BASICS: SHOWER, BRUSH TEETH & HAIR,

DEODORANT

AVOID COLOGNE OR PERFUME

NEAT HAIR

THE

small DETAILS

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR ACCESORIES

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR ACCESORIES YOUR ACCESORIES

POLISHED SHOES

TASTEFUL & LIMITED JEWLERY

SUBTLE ACCESSORIES

YOUR HANDSHAKE THE

small DETAILS

YOUR HANDHSAKE THE

small DETAILS

YOUR HANDSHAKE

CONFIDENT

FRIENDLY

EYE CONTACT

NOT A LIMP FISH OR TOO TIGHT

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LOOK

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LOOK YOUR LOOK

GOOD POSTURE

POSITIVE ENERGY LEVEL

BODY LANGAUGE

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LANGUAGE

THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LANGUAGE YOUR LANGUAGE

AVOID FILLER WORDS:

LIKE…UM…UHH..

WORDS OF CONFIDENCE:

YES > YEP

Let’s dive more into this work and

interview appropriate fashion…

Dressing for

today’s interview

may be more

complicated than

just picking an old

suit from the

closet…

A good recruiter will fill you in on the

proper attire for your next interview.

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

• Industry

The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

• Industry

• Years in business

Now it’s time to demistify the

professional fashion lingo.

Professional Dress

Two piece professional suit

Conservative colors: black, navy, gray

For Men: Subtle necktie, formal shoes that

match your belt

For Women: Minimal jewelry, daytime makeup,

dress pants should not have back pockets

Professional Dress

Business Casual

Generally accepted:

For Men: Dress pants or khakis and a shirt

with a collar.

For Women: Dress pants or knee-length skirt

and a blouse or shirt with a collar.

No jeans, sneakers, or loungewear.

Business Casual

Smart / Snappy Casual

Put-together, but not overly dressed-up.

Think relaxed, but professional and trendy.

For Men: Khakis, dark jeans, button-down

shirts or polos.

For Women: Tasteful heels, blouses, tasteful

dresses.

No t-shirts or ratty shoes.

Smart / Snappy Casual

Casual

Some offices have no guidelines, so it’s

completely dress as you please. Take

cues from others around the office.

Looking for

more workplace

fashion advice

or styles?

Head to

Search for:

Interview Styles

Work Fashion

Professional Attire

Turn your smart phone

OFF.

Not on silent or vibrate.

Turn your smart phone

OFF.

Not on silent or vibrate.

Ditch the Starbucks.

Coffee isn’t meant for interviews.

Don’t bring backpacks or

giant briefcases.

Don’t bring backpacks or

giant briefcases.

Instead go for a professional padfolio.

Don’t be late or show up way

too early.

Don’t be late or show up way

too early.

10 minutes early is fine.

Now it’s time to put the advice to work for your next interview!

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