Dressing for Success: 0
When arriving for an interview, it makes an enormous difference if you are well presented. When you meet someone face-to-face for the first time, it only takes a quick glance for them to evaluate you. Within the first few seconds of meeting someone, an opinion can be quickly formed based on your appearance, body language and how you are dressed.
It is ProGrads recommendation that you dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
It is important to think ahead. Who are you meeting and what will they be wearing? It is then essential to match this. If they will be in a full suit, so should you.
Generally men should wear a dark full suit, light coloured shirt and plain tie. Shoes should be back and polished and hair neatly groomed.
It is recommended that women wear either a dark suit, or knee length skirt/suit pants and a long sleeve shirt. Stockings should be worn along with closed toe plain black shoes. Hair should be neatly tied back and minimal jewellery to be worn.
After your appearance, body language also needs to be professional in order to make a strong first impression. Walk in the room with self confidence and assurance and shake the persons hand you are meeting. Your handshake can also lead the interviewer to make an opinion of you. It should be firm while maintaining good eye contact and a natural smile give you a confident start.
Sophie
