DRESSING STYLE FOR INTERVIEW

Whatever the job, you want the interviewer to remember you for your personality and performance: not as "the one with the garish tie/short skirt/nose stud ....". Once you have the job, you can wear whatever the employer approves of. But you need to get the job first - so play safe! If you look really smart it will give a big boost to your confidence.

A survey conducted by TheLadders.co.uk management careers company found for senior male and female executives conducting interviews. 37% had decided against hiring a candidate due to the way they were dressed. Traditional formal interview dress is the most likely to impress them whereas the biggest turnoffs involved casual casual dress,

36% felt co-ordination of colours and styles was an important indicator of the candidate’s personality whilst 75% wanted clothes appropriate for the circumstances. 33% considered whether the candidate’s style suited their organisation.

Orange was the worst colour to wear at interview (95%) of executives felt it unacceptable, with red 84% and pink 83% also thought inappropriate. Stains and dirty marks turned off 59% of executives.

“Stick to safe corporate colours navy, black. Wear a suit or dress and jacket. Keep heels elegant rather than teeteringly high. A skirt suit is more feminine than trousers. Keep make up soft, do not wear too much jewellery. Beware of showing too much flesh, cleavage or leg and of dressing too casually. Aim to be well groomed, elegant and professional, you will have more confidence and this will come across to the interviewer.”

Senior executives conducting interviews.	Male candidates	Female candidates
Positive Impression	black socks 77% black leather shoes 56% tailored navy single breasted suit 51% white or blue long sleeved shirt 48% cufflinks 37% low key tie 35% no handkerchief showing 35%	tights 94% high heels 69% mid-length black skirt or dress 64% pearls 56% long sleeved and collared shirt or blouse 42%
Negative Impression	no tie 52% no jacket 50% chinos 50% polo shirts 66% jeans 82% T shirts 88% leather jackets 70%	dangling jewellery 99% big shoulder pads 97% low necklines 95% bare legs 94% sports shoes 91% short skirt 60%

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