Interview
Attire
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Wear
a pant or skirt suit that is conservative
in style. Appropriate color choices
are blue, gray, or black. If possible,
women should opt for a skirt for interviews. |
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Women’s
interview suits can be lighter, more
fashion forward colors if the interview
is for a less conservative field of
work, such as advertising, public relations,
non-profit work, etc. |
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The
hem of your suit skirt should fall no
more than two inches above the knee.
DO NOT WEAR MINI-SKIRTS or any skirt
that is form fitting (such as some with
lycra and other stretchy materials). |
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A
plain light-colored blouse or long-sleeved
shirt is appropriate for under your
suit jacket. An acceptable alternative
is to wear a simple silk or cotton shell
in a neutral color. |
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Polished,
closed-toe pumps are your best bet. |
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A
medium-sized heel (1 1/2 to 2 inches)
is appropriate. |
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Avoid
wearing extremely high heels, boots
or shoes with a lot of straps or buckles. |
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Pantyhose
should be run-free and a neutral tone
that closely matches skin tone. |
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Hair
should be controlled, styled and conservative.
If your hair is longer than shoulder
length, you might consider wearing it
up or pulled back. |
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Makeup
should be minimal and natural and nails
should be clean and manicured. Light,
neutral shades of lipstick and nail
polish are recommended. |
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Avoid
perfume, as your interviewer may be
allergic to perfume. |
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Jewelry
should be conservative and subtle. Gold,
silver and pearls are best. A pair of
pearl earrings worn with a pearl necklace
is a safe bet. Do wear a watch. |
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The
color of your purse should match the
color of your shoes. |
Professional
Attire
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Suit
separates can be incorporated with other
basics for a professional look. |
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Brown,
tan and brighter colors can be incorporated
into your business/professional wardrobe. |
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Slacks
in wool gabardine are a good bet. Wide
legs are also an appropriate option
and look sophisticated. |
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Navy
or colored blazers can be mixed with
slacks in contrasting colors. |
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Long
skirts may also be worn (as long as
slits are not too high). |
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Sweater
sets or turtleneck sweaters in silk
or wool are great options to the shirt
and blazer. |
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Wool
tunic sweaters can also be worn instead
of a blazer. |
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Pumps are still a good choice for footwear.
Loafers are also an option. |
Business-Casual
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Patterned
pants (plaids, subtle patterns) in browns,
blues, or neutral shades can be included,
as can khakis. |
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Suede
skirts and jackets can be incorporated
into a business casual wardrobe, but
it is best not to wear these pieces
together. |
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Options
for hosiery include opaque and wool
tights in colors that match or compliment
your attire. |
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Socks
may include patterns, argyles, etc. |
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Shoe
options include loafers, suede lace-up
oxfords, low-heeled flats, or boots. |
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| Inspiration
for You: |
There
are powers inside of you which, if you could discover
and use, would make of you everything you ever
dreamed or imagined y ou could become.
-
Orison Swett Marden |
You
can do anything you wish to do, have anything
you with to have, be anything you with to be.
-
Robert Collier |
"Don't
fear failure so much that you refuse to try
new things. The saddest summary of a life contains
three descriptions: could have, might have and
should have."
-
Louis Boone
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Dream
what you want to dream; go where you want to
go; be what you want to be, because you have
only one life and one chance to do all the things
you want to do.
-
Author Unknown
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Every
one's got it in him, if he'll only make up his
mind and stick at it. Nne of us is born with a
stop-valve on his powers or with a set limit to
his capacities. There's no limit possible ot the
expansion of each one of us.
Charles
M. Schwab |
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