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Interview Attire

How to Dress for an Interview

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How to dress for an interview including advice on what, and what not, to wear on a job interview, appropriate interview attire, how to impress a prospective employer, business vs. business casual attire, and tips on dressing for success.

How to Dress for an Interview

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The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgement an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview.

Interview Accessories

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When you dress for an interview, how you accessorize is important. When wearing accessories to an interview, less is more. It's important not to overdo the accessories - you don't want to make too much of an impression. It's also important to choose accessories that will enhance your interview attire - not overwhelm it

What Not to Wear on an Interview

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What not to wear on a job interview - inappropriate attire for an interview for employment.

Interview Attire - Photos

Copyright Jeffrey Smith
The first impression a prospective employer has of you should not be just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit, with a coordinated long sleeve shirt or blouse, conservative shoes, a professional hairstyle, and limited jewelry and perfume or aftershave, will make the best impression.

Non-Professional Interview Attire - Photos

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When you're interviewing for a non-professional level position (in a store or restaurant, for example) business casual attire is usually appropriate. It is always important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed and to present a positive image to the employer.

Business vs. Business Casual Attire

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The difference between business attire and business casual attire and when to wear which, plus advice on what to wear for an interview in a casual workplace.

Part-Time / Teen Interview Attire

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Applying for a part-time job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually appropriate.

Summer Job Interview Attire

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Here's what to wear for a summer job interview, including interview attire for male and female job applicants, how to accessorize, what to bring, and how to stay cool during your interviews.

Warm Weather Interview Attire

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What to wear to a job interview so you can stay cool in warm weather, including business and business casual interview attire for men and women and tips for keeping it cool when it's hot outside.

How to Tie a Tie

Copyright Geoff Dorn
How to tie a tie, plus tips for dressing professionally for a job interview.

Wearing Pantyhose to Interviews

Copyright Alexander Oshvintsev
Advice on when to wear pantyhose to work or to job interviews and when it's appropriate to skip the legwear.

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