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Interview
Attire 101
Gillian Korpi/Human Resource Staffing
The client likes your resume and has scheduled an interview
to meet you. Tomorrow is your big interview, are you ready?
Up until now, the interviewer knows you only by your resume,
now it's time to put a face to the resume. Although the saying
"don't judge a book by its cover" is important in life, it really
doesn't apply to interviews. Hiring managers and recruiters
will be looking for someone who is comfortable and confident
in their business setting. You will want to "dress for success."
Most interviews, call for a professional appearance which usually
refers to a neutral suit (gray, black or blue) and limited accessories.
Women can add a dash of color with a shirt, shoes or some jewelry.
Take into account the culture of the company you are interviewing
with. Are you going to be interviewing with an accountant or
the director of marketing and advertising? It is not necessary
to look drab and without an original thought, but be clear about
who you want to impress with your appearance.
Men and women should be careful to leave extra jewelry at home.
Remove any piercing that may be inappropriate for an office
setting. If that tattoo can be covered, do it. Make sure the
suit and shirt you plan to wear have been dry cleaned and well
pressed. Polish your shoes or buy new ones if necessary. Try
on what you plan to wear to make sure it conveys a professional
look; if it looks like you're dressed for a date or a night
on the town, you may want to rethink your choices.
Now that you confident in your appearance, it is essential to
make sure that the rest of you looks pulled together. Plan to
arrive early, not just on time for your interview. Give yourself
time to get ready without being rushed. Eat a good breakfast
or lunch and make sure you are prepped for the interview; have
extra copies of your resume, bring references as needed and
have a set of questions that you would like to ask the person
interviewing you.
Once you arrive, make a last second check to be sure you are
presentable. Now, you are ready to put a face to your resume.
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Don Schmitz
is a popular speaker and writer on all aspects of HR and CEO
of Human Resource Staffing. Don holds graduate degrees in
Education, Administration and Human Development.
Contact Don@HumanResourceStaffingInc.com
952 854 6040
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