Dress Code: top ten tips
Dress appropriately for the organisation and it's culture. Accountants and lawyers like suits where as it's chinos for creative ad agencies. Check out the organisation, observe what people are wearing prior to showing up for an interview. Under no circumstance wear Bart Simpson socks.
They say cleanliness is next to godliness so be god like. No dirty nails, no greasy hair.
Wear something new, it will make you feel better and you'll perform better at the interview.
Clean your shoes before every interview, make sure they don't need repairing.
Does your dress reflect the brand you are trying present. Are you trying to come over as reliable, or enthusiastic, or creative. There must be alignment between your dress and the image you are trying convey.
Don't dress in a way that will distract the interviewer; no novelty ties, distracting jewellery, too short a skirt or low cut blouses.
Do wear Mcguffins. Accessories that will attract attention for the right reason and make you memorable. For example cuff links, lapel badges and jewellery.
Get yourself a suit (advice for men and women). At some point irrespective of the organisational culture you will need one. If in doubt about what to wear always dress up, never down.
Get some nice accessories (pen, watch, suitcase,satchel,handbag). They don't have to be expensive but avoid tacky. For example a reasonable priced biro is preferable to one chewed at the end!
All clothes must always be freshly ironed. Crumple is never a good look for an interview.
