The first impression you make on a prospective employer is the most important one. The first judgment a recruiter makes is going to be based on how you look and what you wear. The old adage could never be so true, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression."That is why it is always primordial to dress professionally for a job interview.

The ideal attire for an interview is professional, classy and sharp. It matches or is slightly dressier than the normal work attire of the company – appropriateness is the key word here. The ideal attire also makes you feel comfortable, confident and powerful when you put it on in the morning.


Women's Recommended Interview Attire:

• Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
• The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
• Coordinated blouse
• Conservative shoes
• Limited jewellery (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
• No jewellery is better than cheap jewellery
• Professional hairstyle
• Neutral pantyhose
• Light make-up and perfume
• Neatly manicured clean nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

Men's Recommended Interview Attire:

• Suit (solid colour - navy or dark grey)
• Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Belt
• Tie
• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
• Little or no jewellery
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limit the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

Proscribed clothing items:

• Leggings
• Jeans
• Short skirts
• Transparent clothing
• Sleeveless shirts
• Dresses or blouses that show cleavage
• T-shirts with a pattern or with writing
• Sandals that show the entire feet
• Dark nail polish
• Heavy makeup
• Eccentric hairdo
• Strong perfume

Never forget that you never get a second chance to make a first impression!

If you have any further question, we are here to advise you!


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