Job interview tomorrow!

May 16, 2014

Valerie C.

I have NO idea what to wear 😩
It's an interview for a local clothing boutique. Not really my style but hey, it's a job, lol.
Anywhom, I really need some inspiration ladies! For my outfit & makeup as well!!

May 16, 2014

Bella M.

Sorry forgot to crop.

May 16, 2014

Valerie C.

Thank you ladies :) this helped tremendously!

May 16, 2014

Emily W.

I would stay away from bold lipstick and winged liner. You always want to err on the conservative side, and look professional (regardless of what the job is). You dress to impress the manager and also out of respect for them taking time to see you. These are the things I have learned as both an interviewer and an interviewee, hopefully it will help.

General interview rules: no tight fits (skinny pants are not appropriate), no denim of any color, no loud prints or colors, no excessive skin (meaning no cleavage, no bare shoulders, no above-the-knee hemlines). Low heels or flats, with a closed toe.

Jewelry and makeup should be sedate and fresh. Think stud earrings, a simple necklace, a neutral eye and nude lipstick. Hair should be clean and nicely styled (generally pulled back looks best, a low ponytail is viewed as the most professional). Make sure your fingernails are clean, trimmed, and that your polish (if any) is fresh. Avoid statement colors or nail art. Tattoos should be covered if possible.

Perfumes and scented products should be kept to a minimum (but please wear deodorant). You never know if you interviewer is sensitive to strong smells.

Same goes for smoking, if you must smoke, try and wait until after the interview. Though you may not notice it, the third hand smoke on your clothes is VERY obvious to nonsmokers and again, you don't know if the interviewer is sensitive. Additionally, though most employers won't outright say this, many places don't want to hire smokers because of increased healthcare costs and lost productivity. So again, try and keep that vice to yourself until after you are hired.

These aren't hard and fast rules, and every employer is different. I'm not saying that nobody ever gets hired if they show up in red lipstick; but in general these are the things that companies look for when conducting interviews. Once you have a better idea of the manager's personality, the tone of the workplace, and the rules of the company, you can adjust your style to be more personalized. But for an interview, looking like a vanilla conservative professional allows the focus to be on your interview, your personality, and your resume, rather than your appearance.

Good luck!