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Not to Wear to an Interview
Top 20 Wardrobe Malfunctions
Here at AutoRecruit
we often get asked “what should
I wear to my interview?” Here is an article from
Careerbuilder.com that addresses this issue.
What is the worst outfit ever worn to a job interview?
For a career services director at the University of Chicago,
it was the applicant who sported a Madras tie as a belt
and a patterned cotton hat. Other contenders, according
to a CareerBuilder.com survey of hiring managers, include
candidates with dirty fingernails, micro-miniskirts,
t-shirts with offensive slogans and even bare feet!
No
one needs 'Queer Eye's' Carson Kressley to tell them that
wearing shoes to an interview is a good idea, but
could you be guilty of one of these top 20 fashion faux
pas?
1. Carrying a backpack or fannypack instead of a
briefcase or portfolio: Some image consultants suggest women
ditch
their purse, too!
2. Sunglasses on top of your head or
headphones around your neck: Be sure to remove all your "transit gear" ipods
etc, and tuck them in your briefcase before entering
the lobby.
3. Too-short skirts: Forget what some of those
gals on 'The Apprentice' are wearing. Your skirt should cover
your thighs when you are seated.
4. The wrong tie: Ties
should be made of silk, no less than three and a quarter
inches wide with a conservative
pattern. Image consultants say the best colors are red
or burgundy.
5. Overly bright or large-patterned clothing:
With the possible exception of creative fields like advertising
or computer programming, it's best to stick with navy,
black or gray.
6. Heavy makeup on women.
7. Earrings on men: In fact, men
should avoid wearing any jewelry unless it is a wedding ring,
class ring or
metal watch.
8. More than one set of earrings on women
9. Facial piercings,
tongue jewelry or visible tattoos.
10. Ill-fitting clothes.
Few people can wear things straight off the rack. Spending
a little extra to have
your garments tailored is a worthwhile investment.
11.
Long fingernails, especially with bright or specialty polishes.
Nails should look clean and be trimmed to a
length that doesn't leave an observer wondering how you
keep from stabbing yourself.
12. Unnatural hair colors
or styles. Remember, Donald Trump was a billionaire well
before he began wearing
a comb-over. If you're balding, try a close-cropped cut
like Bruce Willis or Matt Lauer.
13. Short-sleeved shirts,
even worse when worn with a tie
14. Fishnets, patterned hosiery
or bare legs (no matter how tan you are). Women should stick
with neutral color
hosiery that complements their suit.
15. Men whose socks
don't match their shoes, or whose socks are too short and
leave a gap of flesh when they
are seated.
16. Rumpled or stained clothing: If interviewing
late in the day, try to change to a fresh suit beforehand.
17.
Scuffed or inappropriate footwear, including sneakers, stilettos,
open-toed shoes and sandals.
18. Strong aftershaves, perfumes
or colognes: Many people are allergic to certain scents.
For a subtle fragrance,
use good quality bath soap.
19. Belts and shoes that don't match: Shoes and belts
should be made of leather or leather-like materials and
the best colors for men are black or cordovan (rich deep
burgundy colour).
20. Telltale signs that you’re
wearing a new suit. Remove all tags and extra buttons
-- and remember to
cut off the zigzag thread that keeps pockets and slits
closed!
Don't be a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen.
Plan and lay out what you're going to wear several days before
the interview, so you'll have time to shop or get garments
pressed and cleaned.
Save "innovative" or revealing
garb for the club and strive for crisp, clean and professional.
Remember,
you want the interviewer to be listening to what you're
saying, not critiquing what you're wearing.
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