Give yourself a pat on the back. With the help of a professional resume service, you’ve successfully landed yourself an interview for your dream job. Now, it’s time to dust off those dress shoes. What you wear to an interview is just as important as what you say—the details matter.
Here are a few quick tips on what to wear for your interview:
Do Your Research
In as few as 10 seconds, recruiting managers can decide whether they’ll keep or toss you. Don’t give them the opportunity to doubt your abilities before you’ve even opened your mouth. The best outfit for your interview is one tailored to the specific job and industry you are applying for. To get a better sense of the company’s style and professionalism, browse the “about us” section of their site, check them out on social media, and find individual employees on LinkedIn. Keep their attire in mind as you select an outfit for your upcoming interview.
Presentation
Whether you’re applying for a creative position at a laid-back startup or as a top-tier CEO in finance, your clothes should be ironed, clean, and properly fitted. To prevent last-minute spills or wrinkles, avoid putting on your interview clothes until shortly before you drive to the company. If you own a cat or another furry animal, you should invest in a lint roller. Everything from the tilt of your collar to the colour of your socks matters.
Try it, First
There is nothing more horrifying than realizing you can’t lift your arms in your interview suit, moments before you’re about to meet the recruiting manager. The outfit you wear to the interview should be professional but comfortable. To ease your stress on interview day, it helps to get acquainted with your new outfit beforehand. Once you’ve selected the perfect attire, try it on for an afternoon prior to the interview.
Keep it Simple
In your day-to-day life, you might be accustomed to accessorizing your wardrobe with flashy watches, jewelry, or other items. Flashy and unnecessary items will distract your interviewer from what is most important: you. A simple white dress shirt and suit is all you need to impress. Leave the bling at home.
Personal Grooming
Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing recruiting managers will notice. Personal hygiene is equally as important. On interview day, ensure your nails are clean and trimmed, your hair brushed and in place, and your face clean and fresh looking.
In a job interview, what you look like matters just as much as what you say.
And finally, don’t forget: to make that killer impression, you first must land yourself the interview with a stellar resume. Get professional resume building help today from Tim at Fast and Focused Resume Service. Get in touch to learn more!
To Your Success!
Tim
Your Vancouver Resume Writer