In honor of my job interview today I thought I would post what to wear and what NOT to wear at a job interview. Believe it or not I've seen girls come into a job interview wearing a tank top, skirt and flip flops. That is not job interview appropriate. Here are some dos and don't for job interview attire.
DO's
Make sure that if you wear a dress it covers you in the right areas, make sure the dress at least goes to your knees so when you sit down it doesn't show more than what the eye should see. This dress would be appropriate for the interview, it would show that you are mature and professional.
Wear something that shows you're confident and that you have experience in the work force. You can make it fun but not too fun that it looks like you're getting ready for a party. This outfit works for all business types. Yes the business may vary from an assistant in a law firm to a cashier at a grocery store, but the key is dress to impress. You want them to see that you are serious!
If you don't like to wear dresses you could wear something like this. It is professional. It says, I want this job and I'm gonna get it! Confidence is key!
Don'ts
Don't come into the room in shorts that go up your booty, that is a huge NO NO. The interviewer doesn't want to see your butt and they sure as heck wouldn't want you in their work force looking like you've been working the street corner. Also leave your phone off or put it on silent, there is nothing more annoying and unprofessional than being on your phone during the interview. I can tell you now, you won't get hired!
Make sure that your back, midriff and cleavage are all covered. Dress like an adult, like you want the job not like you're desperate for it. It is very unattractive when someone shows off their body especially when its a professional environment.
Don't wear sandals of flip flops. If you are wearing a dress or a dress skirt wear high heals with them, if you're wearing dress pants wear high heals or dress shoes, you can also wear boots.
Do not wear jeans!! Yes sometimes jeans do look nice but when going to a job interview it doesn't say PROFESSIONAL and interviewers want the one that looks the most professional the one that will get the job done.
Don't let your tattoos and piercings show..I have nothing against tatts and piercings as I have a piercing and I want a tatt. But when going to an interview the professional way would be to cover it up. Now if you have a heart on your wrist or finger there isn't anything wrong with that but if you have a big tatt to where people can see, wear long sleeves. If you have a lip, or eyebrow piercing, the best thing to do is take it out before being interviewed then put it back in when you leave. Be professional!
The outfit in this pic is similar to what I wore to my interview today. It showed that I'm confident, but not desperate. That I WANT the job and I'm a professionally hard worker.
When you walk into the room, you may be nervous but don't show it. Make eye contact, smile and shake their hand and introduce yourself. Have it in your mind "I got this!" Be confident and kind. Show them you're pleasant to be around and also mature and professional. If you do all these things, you will have better chance at getting the job and if you don't get the job, you know that you tried your best and you should be proud of yourself and it also gives you more experience for your next interview. Good luck and remember, you're beautiful, smart you deserve the best! Go get em! You can do it!
XO,
Jessica
