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Dress For Job Interview

Tuesday, 26 October 2010



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 By: Mr. Soby Singh 


You have got that important interview call. And you may have done your all paperwork, gone through all the interview planning. Now at this stage, you must have that burning desire to make your interview day bigger. But when it comes to selecting the dress for job interview, a good number of otherwise qualified applicants mess up. You know interview is a critical meeting and it is all about your first impression when you present your image.

To stay ahead in any career, paying attention to the wardrobe and appearance is important as it creates powerful impression at the workplace. Half the battle is won if you give the right impression to the interviewer at the time of interview and your employer will consider you'd be worth hiring as a new employee in the company. To be more precise, you have to look nothing short of perfect as far as your dressing sense is concerned. Being or at least appearing to be perfect is no walk in the park; you have to create an overall image where every aspect of yourself will look like something the HR department wants to hire.

There is no permanent trick that will make your appearance impeccable with a highly professional put-together image. But it is all up to you how you present yourself at the time of interview. Before the interview know the company and its culture and also research the industry to familiarize with the universal dress code. Moreover, discuss with your colleagues and staff of companies (whenever get chance) to get an idea about the dress code.

The most preferred dress for job interview for men is business suit with solid color. Men basically wear classic suit with dress shirt underneath paired with tie, trousers, belt, socks, and leather shoes. You can also incorporate your own style or preference if you already have a strong grasp of the standard basic fashion. Otherwise you risk messing up your look with contradicting designs and colors. For interview like situation, it’s always best to keep your dress code simple, classic and sober. For business suits, the most preferred colors are black, navy, grey or brown. Moreover, dress shirts also come in different materials, colors, and designs. White shirt is very common and probably the safest color to wear. You can wear it with any other color. Other than white, you can also choose lighter or paler colors. Match it appropriately with a color coordinated silk tie. For material, choose the cotton-based which are comfortable and doesn't wrinkle too much like linen or silk. There are various choices available to mix and match with your dress shirt with suits and tie.

Furthermore, keep all other important interview accessories professional. To carry your resume, references or other important documents, take a briefcase or nice leather- or vinyl-bound portfolio. Other important thing is that always go for high quality suit and the dress you’ve worn should be well fitted and comfortable so that you feel relaxed and confident at the time of interview.

8 Job-Winning Interview Tips!




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 By: Kellie Whitehead 

You have built that professional free online resume, a polished cover letter, and that stylish suit for your job interview. Now wait, interview? You’re not prepared, are you? You don’t really want to ruin that opportunity with a nervous state of mind. No need to worry, we’ll help you prepare for that much awaited discussion with your future employer.

When you have mastered the skills to make a resume, you should now learn the 8 job-winning interview tips that you should know by now:

• Research About the Company - Don’t go into the war without ammunition. Do your homework and research about the company especially if it’s for an international job opportunity, their profile, products/services, history, etc. Having familiarized the company profile gives you an idea what exactly they are looking for in a candidate. Besides, doing your research will give you that jumpstart point in the interview.

• Be Truthful - Without going into two much detail, if your past experience matches the post in hand and it would be a natural career match, please mention theses facts early on in your spiel. These are the ‘nuts and bolts – facts that the employer needs to know.

• Be Presentable - This must be the oldest trick in the books. Just as presentation is a vital part in your resume, your physical appearance is as important in landing that job. If you don’t know what to wear for an interview, a decent shirt with tie and trousers would be a good start, but having a suit would definitely give you an edge.

• Study the Job Description - You’ve probably heard of this line: "I’m sorry, what position am I applying for again?" Trust me, those candidates who have asked that gained the much needed negative points enough for the interviewer to drop their resumes. Look through the job posting and study the position. Remember the details and be sure your skills and experience match the requirements of the employer.

• Practice Your Questions - The internet has a vast amount of interview resources like common interview questions. Use these resources to your advantage. The more you practice your answers the more you’ll be confident in coming in for the interview. But don’t rely on these questions alone, have them as a supplement. The best tools you have are your resume, skills, knowledge, experience, and your better judgment.

• Be Confident - Sure we understand that anxiety you have whenever you have interviews. It’s 100% normal. But if you want that impressive impression from the employer, be confident or at least act like it. Think positive and you’ll have better way of answering questions and conversing with the interviewer.

• You Can Ask Questions - Yes you can ask questions provided they don’t go beyond interview ethics. You can imply your deep interest in the company by asking details about them that are not provided in the job posting or on their website. Or you can ask the interviewers if you have said something that would make them believe that you are not the right person for the job. If there are any confusions on their part, clear your statements and create that chance to redeem yourself.

• Send a Follow-Up Note - When you have successfully completed with your interview, be sure to send them a note or an email thanking them for the time given for the discussion. If you have been given a time frame by the interviewers for their reply, wait for it. Don’t be that annoying candidate that keeps calling recruiters asking for that untimely feedback. If after that stated period, the interviewer/recruiter has not called you for the feedback, you can drop them a note asking whether or not you have passed the interview or whether you are qualified for the position and what would be the next step.