Here are a few guidelines:
Men
- Dress as you think your supervisor would dress.
- Some positions require casual business attire. For these interviews wear clean, freshly pressed slacks with a collared shirt. Depending on the job, the shirt can be open at the neck or with a conservative tie.
- Some non-professional supervisory positions dictate the same dress code as for the professionals, managers, or businessmen.
- Professionals, managers, and business men should wear a dark suit, perfectly pressed, a white or light blue dress shirt, and a conservative tie. Dark socks should be worn with polished dark shoes.
- Don't wear sandals!
- No earrings.
- Pay careful attention to detail:
- Have a freshly cut conservative hair style. Short is appropriate for most positions.
- Be clean shaven (A neatly trimmed mustache is fine.)
- Have clean trimmed fingernails.
- Have an overall well-groomed and neat appearance.
- Regardless of the position sought, wear a tailored suit or a dress. Slacks or pants are not considered appropriate attire.
- Dress conservatively, don't be trendy.
- Shoes should be clean and polished with a small heel and closed toe.
- Don't wear sandals!
- Jewelry should be minimal, such as a watch, a ring or two at most, simple earrings (one in each ear ONLY), and a simple chain or pin.
- Hose should be neutral in color.
- No large purses.
- If carrying a briefcase, do not carry a purse at all.
- Grooming is one key to a good impression:
- Have clean neatly styled hair (Long hair should be pulled back or worn up.)
- Fingernails should be manicured to a moderate length and polished with clear polish or a neutral soft shade.
- Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable.)
For more information on proper attire for job interviews and other useful tips, pick up a copy of Job Search Essentials, The Job Hunting Handbook and Planning Job Choices® Magazine from the CP&P Office.