What You Should Wear for A Job Interview
Presented by
Prof. SHANEIL R. DIPASUPIL, PhD
LESSON OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR MEN
INTERVIEW CLOTHING MISTAKES FOR MEN
INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR WOMEN INTERVIEW CLOTHING MISTAKES FOR WOMEN
IMPORTANT TIPS
END-OF-LESSON ASSESSMENT
What would I say during the interview?
What do I wear?
What should I bring?
How do I get there?
???
What do I wear?
Make a good first
impression!
55% of first
impressions are
determined by how
you dress
Suits
Two-piece, single breasted suit in dark and solid colors
Dress Shirt
Must be clean and spotless
Color should be lighter than the tie White, cream or light blue are the most preferred colors
Avoid checkered shirts
A long sleeved shirt is advisable with the cuffs extending about half an inch below the jacket sleeve
Tie
Must be of high-quality silk
The color must complement your suit
Don’t wear ties with distracting designs
Pants
Should be fitted but not tight
Shoes and Socks
Should fit comfortably
Shoes should be black or brown and well- polished
Leather should always be preferred over suede
Socks should be clean and the same color as the suit
Interview Attire for Men
Interview Clothing Mistakes for Men
Wear casual shoes or sneakers
Wear jeans or t-shirts, no matter how casual the company is
Wear excessive jewelry, such as multiple rings on the same hand or a large necklace
Wear a rubber sports watch
Carry a book bag or backpack rather than briefcase
Suits
Must be in solid color
Shoes
Must be closed with no more than 2 inches heels
Color must complement the color of the dress
Hose
Should be of nude colors or sheer black during winter Should be without runs
Blouse / Tops
Choose a solid and lighter color than
the suit Skirt
Should be knee length
Accessories
Should be minimal
Make-up
Should be conservative
Pants
Must fit comfortably Long enough to cover the ankle
Interview Attire for Women
Interview Clothing Mistakes for Women
Wear accessories that are too large and are distracting Wear bright-colored blouse or has large patterns
Wear a blouse that is low cut
Wear open-toed shoes or sandals Not cleaning your shoes
Wear wrinkled, soiled or damaged clothes Carry large handbags or backpacks
Wear strong perfume Wear too much make-up
What if it is a business
casual?
Plan ahead
Prepare your clothes ahead of time.
Have your hair freshly cut a few days before the interview.
For the men, if you grow a mustache or beard, it must also be freshly trimmed or get shaved at least a day before the interview.
Make sure that your nails are well manicured.
Comfort before fashion
Accessorize wisely
Be prepared for the worst
Give yourself a final check
End – of – Lesson Assessment
You will be given 10 True or False
questions to test your understanding of the topic that was discussed. You have 10 seconds to answer each question.
Good luck!
1. The way you dress can be a deciding factor between two similarly qualified applicants.
TRUE FALSE
2. When you dress for a job interview, focus on clothes that send a professional image of you.
TRUE FALSE
3. Business casual is the standard dress code for a job interview.
TRUE FALSE
4. During a job interview, applicants are
expected to wear what they would normally wear at work.
TRUE FALSE
5. Shirt colors should always be lighter than the tie.
TRUE FALSE
6. Leather shoes are always preferred than suede shoes.
TRUE FALSE
7. Colors play an important role in
projecting a professional image of you.
TRUE FALSE
8. It is okay for the ladies to wear high-
heeled shoes if they are comfortable with it.
TRUE FALSE
9. T-shirts can be worn during an interview if the weather is too hot.
TRUE FALSE
10. Choose clothes that are fashionable and expensive in order to impress the
interviewer.
TRUE FALSE
ANSWERS
1. T 6. T
2. T 7. T
3. F 8. F
4. F 9. F
5. T 10. F
