Dress Code For an Interview

Many candidates fail in an interview only because of improper dress code and not because they are not eligible. Dress Code vary from company to company. Some tips to dress-up better for an interview are listed below.

*You must look smart
*Jacket, pant, tie, socks, shoes (No 3 piece suit)
*Wear a white or light colored shirt
*Avoid loud colors and flashy ties
*Hair recently cut and look neat
*Shave in the morning
*Have fresh breath, brush before leaving, don’t eat before interview, don’t smoke right before interview
*Piercing rarely fit within company’s desired image
*For women a tailored classic suit, or a formal Sari
*Avoid very high heels (uncomfortable)
*Stay away from chunky jewelry and accessories, they can be distracting
*Be modest with make up and perfumes
*Folder or briefcase (No plastic bag or sack)


For Both Men and Women
*All clothes should be neatly pressed.
*Conservative two-piece business suite (solid dark blue or gray is best)
*Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best)
*Clean, polished, conservative shoes
*Clean and well-groomed hairstyle
*Clean, trimmed fingernails
*Minimal cologne or perfume
*Empty pockets – no noisy coins
*No gum, candy or cigarettes

For Men
*Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
*Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best); clean and polished
*Dark socks (black is best)
*Short hair always fairs best in interviews
*No beards – mustaches are acceptable (keep neat and trimmed)
*No earrings
*No heavy cologne

For Women
*Always wear a suit with a jacket; or a sheath dress with a jacket
*Do not wear extremely high-heeled or platform shoes
*Do not wear open-toe shoes or mules (they are more casual)
*Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!)
*If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color
*One set of earrings only
*Conservative makeup
*No heavy perfume
*No heavy cologne