{"id":6311,"date":"2019-07-15T18:22:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T18:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-interview-dress-code-6311\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:25:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:55:19","slug":"heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-interview-dress-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-interview-dress-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Everything You Need to Know About Interview Dress Code"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Part of preparing for a job interview is making sure you are going to come across as a good addition to their company. Appearances should not matter, but the plain fact is that you are often judged before you have even uttered a word. Dressing comfortably is important in a pressure interview situation. Confident dressing hints at your desire to progress and succeed within their company. <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Women specially need to take care as they have more options and feeling a tad bit confused is understandable. A classic plain business suit combined with a clean shirt goes well.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">The Job Interview Dress Code<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Employers can reject candidates even before getting down to their resume. Your appearance does&nbsp;create an impression on the employer\u2019s mind. Following are some tips to avoid dress hazards.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Casual Attire\u2013 <\/strong>If you are applying for an agency job, then stick to a smart pair of jeans and an open necked shirt. Corporate or not, it is best if you play by the rules in interviews.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Get the right fit \u2013<\/strong>Nothing is more disorderly than a sloppy candidate for interviewers. &nbsp;An ill-fitting suit, or just a little too loose or tight attire for an interview says a lot of how you are otherwise in personal life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Don\u2019t go overboard with accessories\u2013<\/strong> Remember your want your interviewer to be concentrating on what you\u2019re saying, so go easy on add-ons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Subtle make up \u2013 <\/strong>You could use make-up to emphasize your eyes and mouth, but should steer clear of anything too outrageous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Strong whiffs \u2013 <\/strong>Too much perfume or too little deodorant can both be big turn offs, as can cigarette smells so make sure you smell nice, but neutral.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\"><strong>Piercings and tattoos \u2013<\/strong> Another feature that is increasingly common, and one unlikely to deter an employer. If you cannot remove them, keep any studs small and cover any offensive or obscene body art.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Impress your interviewers with your appearance and attire, so what you wear does not detract from what you say. All the Best!!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of preparing for a job interview is making sure you are going to come across as a good addition to their company. Appearances should not matter, but the plain fact is that you are often judged before you have even uttered a word. Dressing comfortably is important in a pressure interview situation. 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