Interview Tips
When considering how to dress for an interview, use your best judgment and don’t overthink it. You should choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident — nothing that you’d have to tug and pull at or something that would wrinkle easily on your commute to the interview.
What to wear:
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For women, this could mean:
Dark jeans, a blouse and cardigan A knee-length skirt and button-down shirt or blouse Both options can be worn with flats or heels, avoid open-toe shoes |
For men, this could mean:
Dark jeans or slacks and a button-down shirt or polo. Any closed-toe shoes that are neat and clean. |
What not to wear:
Avoid these choices for your job interview wardrobe:
Open-toed shoes: Sneakers and sandals are not a good choice for a job interview. Even if the job is outdoors or doesn't require business casual attire, you still can look presentable during an interview with the hiring manager.
Shorts or low-cut shirts: When attending an interview, make sure your clothes fit properly so they are not too revealing. T-shirts, tank tops and crop tops are not the best options. If your goal is to demonstrate your professionalism, stick to business casual attire for your interviews.
Hats or athletic-style attire: Baseball caps or other hats and athletic-style clothing items are too casual for most interviews. Polos and button-downs are applicable attire for interviews as long as they're not too loose or tight.
Hooded sweatshirts and jackets: Avoid bringing or wearing all hooded sweatshirts and jackets when going to an interview. Wearing a hood gives notice to an employer that you may not want to be visible in public or are uninterested in working for the company. If it's cold outside, wear a clean, professional jacket or coat with no visible logos. You want to make every possible effort to leave a good impression with the interviewer, and that includes when you are arriving and leaving.
Too much makeup, cologne or perfume: You'll want to keep makeup, cologne and perfume to a minimum when interviewing for a position. Smells from fragrances or the appearance of too
Avoid revealing clothing: Ideally, the more conservative you dress, the better. A button-down and slacks is considered conservative attire for the interview.
Choose clothes you're confident in: Select professional attire out of your wardrobe that shows your confidence while being comfortable at the same time. Not having to worry about whether you can walk in your new shoes or if a new shirt fits you properly can help you focus on reflecting your experience and demonstrating your core values instead.
Avoid these choices for your job interview wardrobe:
Open-toed shoes: Sneakers and sandals are not a good choice for a job interview. Even if the job is outdoors or doesn't require business casual attire, you still can look presentable during an interview with the hiring manager.
Shorts or low-cut shirts: When attending an interview, make sure your clothes fit properly so they are not too revealing. T-shirts, tank tops and crop tops are not the best options. If your goal is to demonstrate your professionalism, stick to business casual attire for your interviews.
Hats or athletic-style attire: Baseball caps or other hats and athletic-style clothing items are too casual for most interviews. Polos and button-downs are applicable attire for interviews as long as they're not too loose or tight.
Hooded sweatshirts and jackets: Avoid bringing or wearing all hooded sweatshirts and jackets when going to an interview. Wearing a hood gives notice to an employer that you may not want to be visible in public or are uninterested in working for the company. If it's cold outside, wear a clean, professional jacket or coat with no visible logos. You want to make every possible effort to leave a good impression with the interviewer, and that includes when you are arriving and leaving.
Too much makeup, cologne or perfume: You'll want to keep makeup, cologne and perfume to a minimum when interviewing for a position. Smells from fragrances or the appearance of too
Avoid revealing clothing: Ideally, the more conservative you dress, the better. A button-down and slacks is considered conservative attire for the interview.
Choose clothes you're confident in: Select professional attire out of your wardrobe that shows your confidence while being comfortable at the same time. Not having to worry about whether you can walk in your new shoes or if a new shirt fits you properly can help you focus on reflecting your experience and demonstrating your core values instead.
