How to Dress for your Job Interviews
Dressing professionally can demonstrate respect for a potential employer and leave a lasting impression on the employer. This first impression shows that you have taken the extra step to polish your professional image and that you are a serious candidate. This also boosts your self-confidence. Avoid wearing anything distracting, like bright colours or big earrings. Dress up, but keep it simple and subtle too.
Tips for Women
1. Avoid gapping buttons, low-cut shirts, and revealing fabrics.
2. Try sitting in your dress/skirt before wearing to ensure proper length.
3. Trousers should not drag on ground; hem if needed.
4. Try on heels before wearing; opt for comfortable height and style.
5. Avoid wearing noisy/distracting jewellery.
Women’s Business Professional
1. Items: suits (jackets, trousers, skirts, blouses).
2. Suggested colours: black, navy, dark grey, dark brown (suits); white, ivory, solid colour (shirts).
3. Suits, jackets, trousers, and skirts should match in colour; shirts/blouses may be different colours.
4. Jackets should be long-sleeved.
5. Shirts/blouses should be plain without design; with sleeves.
6. Shoes should be closed-toe and match clothing colours (suggested colours: black, navy, dark grey, neutral).
Women’s Business Casual
1. Items: jackets/blazers, trousers, skirts, blouses, dresses, shirts, sweaters.
2. Suggested colours: more colour is acceptable; refrain from loud colours or patterns.
3. Jackets, trousers, and skirts don’t necessarily need to match.
4. Sweaters and blouses with subtle prints/patterns may be paired with skirts and trousers.
5. Closed-toe shoes (flats, heels, wedges) in neutral colours.
Tips for Men
1. Wear quality silk ties.
2. Avoid flashy colours/patterns.
3. Suits should fit appropriately (trousers should not drag on ground; suit jacket should not extend past knuckles).
4. Come with completely shaven face or well-groomed beard.
5. Socks should match colour of trousers, and shoes should be clean and polished.
Men’s Business Professional
1. Items: two-piece suits (jacket, trousers, tie, button down shirts).
2. Suggested colours: black, navy, dark grey, dark brown (suits) white, light blue (shirts).
3. Shirts should be collared, long-sleeved, and button-down.
4. Jacket and trousers should be the same colour.
5. Wear polished, leather shoes and calf-length socks that match shoe colour (suggested colours: black, dark blue, dark grey).
6. Belt should match shoe colour.
Men’s Business Casual
1. Items: slacks, khakis, blazers, sport coats, v-neck sweaters, button-down or polo shirts.
2. Jackets and trousers don’t necessarily need to match; acceptable to wear more colour.
3. Shirts should be collared and button-up; refrain from loud colours or patterns.
4. Shoes should be leather; can be loafers, oxfords etc.
5. Belt should match shoes; a tie is optional.