May 26th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter

Job interview is a process we all go through one day. And it often happens that we feel unsure of what to say or how to behave.

This is a normal thing as everything happens for the first time once. But to achieve a success you need something else beside professionalism – good appropriate clothing.

And here you can ask me another question – what is APPROPRIATE clothing for a job interview? Well, this is a rather complicated topic actually. Taking into an account the fact you wish to be hired you need to dress for success.

This may sound a bit silly but clothes are of high importance for creating first impressions. Your outfit may be as essential as your resume information.

Be Prepared

The first step in determining what to wear to your interview is to do some research. Find out what business sphere the firm works in, talk to other people who have worked there if you have an opportunity, even walk past their office to see what current employees are wearing if you feel you want it!

If you’re going to be interviewed for a job in the fashion industry, get to know the style of the company you wish to work for.

If it’s a designer, know their line and what it represents.

If it’s a PR agency, try to find out about their clients and their styles, etc. This will help you to understand which wardrobe choice you should make.

Generally it is advised to wear professional business dress. So if you feel unsure of what to wear go as conservative as you can with your wardrobe. Being overdressed is always better than being underdressed!

As you must have understood your style of dressing has to depend much on the industry the company works in. Here are some of sample outfits for you to consider.

If you wish to be hired for a conservative industry such as Accounting, Finance, Law or Consulting, you need to know the following:

Mock Neck Button Front Fitted Shirt
Neat and Navy Notch Collar JacketSlimming Straight Leg Stretchy Pant
Best Yet Over Sized Clutch
Shoes for Lovely People – Chelsea (Black) – Footwear
Freshwater Pearl Necklaces – 7 to 7 1/2 mm Round Freshwater Pearl Necklace 16

Simple and chic look is the best. You will never go wrong with a basic black skirt-suit or pants, a white collared shirt, classic black pumps, flesh-toned pantyhose, a black bag, and a pearl necklace.

For creative industries including Advertising, Graphic Design and Music try to focus on a little more creative attire for the interview.

Unless you know for sure that the office will be very casual, opt for formal dressing, adding personal touches like a bright handbag to your outfit.

Cowl Neck Cable Pull Over SweaterL.A.M.B Side Pleat Pencil Skirt

LNA Long Sleeve Crew Tee

Crazy Day Leather Hobo

Betseyville – Lani (Black) – Footwear

14K White Gold Floral style Pink Sapphire & Diamond pendant 0.07cts.

Feel free to show off your personality, but still keep your look chic and classy at all times.

When you’re going to have an interview for a job in the fashion industry, you should be even more careful about your wardrobe than when interviewing to work in the regular old corporate world!

You will be working with clothes and styles, so you must show the people hiring you that you know how to dress perfectly!

If you choose to try yourself in working with a fashion house ot fashion magazine, your aim is know their style aesthetic and strive to demonstrate them that you fit with their brand.

Tie Front Fitted Shirt

TAYLA BLACK SUEDE

Diane von Furstenberg Vick Skirt

Alexander McQueen – 219403 ADQ3N (Nero/Nero) – Bags and Luggage

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings

Of course you should avoid wearing their label from head to toe, but know the designer’s style and attempt to show them that you understand it.

And the last thing to mention here is once you have succeeded in making the right impression try to show you are worth being hired because you know the work well!

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