Dress to Impress

Choosing what to wear for an interview is an important part of making a good first impression. Here are some tips. 

For Women:

• Natural looking make-up
• Go light with cologne or perfume
• Light colored nail polish on freshly manicured nails
• Suits in conservative colors: Navy/dark blue, dark brown or dark grey with white or cream colored blouse with a modest neckline.
• Simple jewelry, no more than a ring on each hand, one necklace, a bracelet and a watch. Avoid jewelry that dangles or makes noise.

For Men:

• A conservative haircut is best, if you have a beard make sure that it is neatly trimmed
• Very light cologne, if any
• No more than one ring on each hand with a professional looking watch
• Conservative suits in solid dark colors or a blue/gray light plaid in wool or wool blends
• White shirts are the best, but other colors are fine - no prints, solid colors only
• Ties in solid or small patters - avoid anything bright or flashy

What NOT to wear:

• Sunglasses
• Casual shirts
• Shorts
• Unprofessional shoes
• Jeans
• Backpacks
• Wrinkled clothes

For Women:

• Unprofessional bags
• Large or flashy jewelry
• Open-toe shoes
• Heavy make-up
• Blouses that expose your cleavage

For Men:

• Short sleeves
• Loose tie
• rolled-up sleeves
• Lanyards