| Preparing for a job interview can be stressful. Besides | | | | 3. Have your clothes tailored. Nothing says, "This is the |
| anticipating all the questions they're going to ask you, | | | | first time I've ever looked for a job" than showing up in |
| there's also the matter of what you're going to wear. | | | | a baggy, ill-fitting suit or blazer. Keep in mind that most |
| And according to employment recruiters, how you | | | | suits need to be altered. The sleeves usually have to |
| dress is just as important as how you answer the | | | | be taken in, and the back or sides might need a little |
| interview questions. The good news is there are some | | | | tapering. So find yourself a tailor and have him make |
| simple rules for appropriate interview attire. Just follow | | | | you look like a million bucks. Women who choose to |
| these tips from fashion school experts, and you'll be | | | | wear a dress could also use a trip to the tailor. |
| dressed for success. | | | | Whatever you wear - a suit, a shirt and slacks, a |
| 1. Know your industry. The most important rule is to | | | | dress, anything - an impeccable fit is a professional fit. |
| dress appropriately for the job for which you're | | | | 4. Don't flash status or money. A job interview is not a |
| applying. Even though some job recruitment manuals | | | | time to show how expensive your wardrobe is. |
| might insist you wear a conservative suit or dress, you | | | | Clothes that broadcast luxury fashion design labels run |
| will look out of place (and a bit stuffy) if you're | | | | the risk of making you look like you're privileged and |
| interviewing in a creative workplace like a dotcom, | | | | may not need the job. You also don't want to |
| graphic design studio, or fashion design company. | | | | intimidate your interviewer and make him or her think |
| Likewise, dressing with creative flair will scare off | | | | you're a spoiled trust fund baby. So leave the Versace |
| recruiters at more buttoned down businesses. Do your | | | | runway dress and Fendi bag at home. And save them |
| homework and find out what the corporate culture is | | | | for the office holiday party. |
| like, so you'll fit right in. | | | | 5. Remember the deal breakers. There are a host of |
| 2. It's better to overdress than underdress. Given that | | | | no-no's that might seem insignificant to you, but can |
| you understand the corporate culture, it's still important | | | | instantly derail your interview before it even starts. Do |
| to look your best. For example, even if everyone at | | | | not wear overpowering perfume, cologne, or |
| your prospective workplace wears jeans and t-shirts | | | | aftershave. Do not wear too much jewelry. Don't |
| you should still step it up in the style department. Men | | | | show too much skin, and that goes for both men and |
| can add a sport coat and dress shoes to any casual | | | | women; no interviewer wants to see your chest hair |
| ensemble for a more polished look; and women can | | | | or cleavage. Don't wear sneakers, even in creative |
| look professional with a stylish top, sweater, or blazer | | | | environments. And don't wear too much make up. |
| no matter how laid back the work environment is. | | | | Your job interview is the time for you to shine. So let |
| Remember, putting some effort into your interview | | | | your wardrobe be the advantage that helps you land |
| attire shows that you care about the job, and that you | | | | the job. |
| respect the interviewer. | | | | |