Interview Attire

What do I wear?

You get only one chance to make a good first impression and what you wear is the most important part.

I recommend always dressing professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.
When in doubt, over-dress.

Jeans and T-shirt versus a suit… no comparison.

There is no harm if the interviewer tells you take off the suit jacket as the office attire is casual. There is a problem if your interviewer is dressed in a suit and you walk in wearing jeans.

Important Tips
• Make sure the attire is professional, nothing flashy or revealing
• Have it ready at least one night before – no spots, stains or tears
• Comfortable – not baggy, not a size too small
• Polished shoes, minimal jewelry
• No smoking, no alcohol, carry breath mints and a mild perfume / cologne

Preferred Attire

Men

Women

• Business Suit (solid color - dark grey, black, navy)
• Long sleeve shirt (pastel colors, white or matching with the suit)
• Belt
• Tie (nothing flashy)
• Polished shoes (preferably leather)
• Clean, non-smelly socks
• Mild deodorant, cologne, aftershave
• Business style portfolio or briefcase with copies of resume and relevant documents / certificates
• Neat professional hairstyle, clean shaven / trimmed beard, trimmed nails
• Minimal jewelry, switch off cell phone

• Business Suit (solid color - dark grey, black, navy)
• Suit should not be revealing or too tight to sit in
• Coordinated blouse
• Clean, polished shoes
• Minimal jewelry (nothing flashy or over-the-top)
• Business style portfolio or briefcase with copies of resume and relevant documents / certificates
• Neat professional hairstyle, clean / waxed hands and legs
• Neutral pantyhose with no runs / tears
• Neatly manicured clean nails
• Mild perfume, light make-up

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