| If you are attending for a job interview then you | | | | will finish your outfit and flatter your legs as well, |
| will want to ensure that you give yourself the | | | | hiding any blemishes and giving an 'artificial tan' to |
| best chance of success. You'll certainly have | | | | pale legs. Keep the look restrained - neutral to |
| brushed up on any questions you may be asked | | | | dark shades, and avoid vibrant colors or patterns. |
| about your experience and qualifications for the | | | | |
| job. | | | | Choosing lingerie for your job interviewNo, this is |
| | | | | not a joke, lingerie can make a difference. If |
| However if your qualifications and abilities are the | | | | you feel your underwear fits well, and looks good |
| same as the next applicant it will be your | | | | (even though you're the only one to know), then |
| appearance that can tip the balance in your | | | | you will behave more confidently. |
| favour. This article will offer you helpful | | | | |
| guidelines to ensure that your appearance will | | | | Outerwear |
| work for you at that all important job interview. | | | | As already mentioned, you will need to decide on |
| | | | | an appropriate outfit in relation to the type of job |
| You only have one chance at making a first | | | | for which you are. Aim for simple elegance; you |
| impression, so your first impression needs to be | | | | do not want to appear sloppy to a prospective |
| entirely favourable. | | | | employer. However it is not a good move to |
| | | | | make your interviewer feel you are significantly |
| General dress styleYou need to be sensitive to | | | | better dressed than they are! A smart suit, |
| the job role for which you are applying. For | | | | ideally with a skirt and not pants. Yes we are in |
| example should you be applying for the role of | | | | the twenty first century, but some employers |
| personal assistant to a managing director you | | | | are old-fashioned! If you don't like the advice, |
| need to tailor your appearance to exude an air of | | | | ask yourself how badly you really want the job? |
| efficiency and smartness. However if you are | | | | If wearing a skirt gives you a fractional edge |
| applying to an independent record company that | | | | over another interviewee then it will have been |
| promotes hip-hop and garage music your dress | | | | worth the effort. |
| style should be entirely different. | | | | |
| | | | | PerfumeI'd recommend minimal perfume. A |
| So do your homework - know what sort of | | | | scent which you may like might be overpowering |
| dress style will typify the indurecty for which you | | | | to someone else if they happen to have a really |
| are applying and copy it. However one very | | | | keen sense of smell, and some people are actually |
| useful tip is to avoid extremes - don't outdress | | | | allergic to certain perfumes and smells. Less is |
| the interviewer! Imagine applying to a female | | | | certainly more in this instance. |
| office manager - if your outfit looks a million | | | | |
| dollars and she is wearing standard work clothes, | | | | Nails |
| your chances are slim right from the outset. | | | | Clean nails are of course essential, and natural |
| You should always aim for neatness but neutrality. | | | | varnish or a restrained color is your best bet. |
| | | | | There are very few occupations where the |
| Shoes for your interviewMany interviewers look | | | | possession of long talons will either impress or be |
| at the interviewee's shoes before anything else | | | | an asset; they can result in the wrong keys being |
| and will judge accordingly - so your shoes must | | | | hit on keyboards, and in a health care |
| be clean. Don't go for stilettos with ultra high | | | | environment for example they can even be a |
| heels - aim for your outfit to be neat but not | | | | health hazard. Short and neat is best. |
| dramatic. | | | | |
| | | | | Body language at an interview |
| Ladies - what outerwear should you select for | | | | Body language is very powerful, and you can |
| your job interviewMany organisations commonly | | | | these tricks to get the interviewer on your side |
| dress down and jeans and casual wear is | | | | without them even being aware of it. |
| acceptable on a day-to-day basis. However you | | | | |
| are trying to ensure that your first impression is | | | | A firm handshake, whilst looking the interviewer in |
| better than those competing for the same job so | | | | the eye with a natural confident smile will instantly |
| as a general guide look to wear a neat | | | | put you ahead of the pack. |
| combination of blouse and skirt. | | | | |
| | | | | Subtly mirror the posture of your interviewer and |
| If you are plus size then stick to darker colors | | | | they will instantly warm to you...and not be aware |
| and away from vibrant large patterns - you are | | | | why! On the other hand sitting with arms tightly |
| not auditioning to be a set of sixties floral | | | | folder is a very contained, shy posture and will |
| curtains! Stripes will work and be flattering if | | | | give off the wrong signals. |
| they are vertical - steer clear of horizontal stripes | | | | |
| | | | | Finally, make sure you've done your homework |
| Tights or stockings | | | | on the company before you attend. Asking one |
| Apparently sales of pantyhose and stockings has | | | | or two intelligent questions that shows that you |
| been dropping over the past few years as more | | | | have an awareness of the business always |
| women choose not to have their legs covered. | | | | creates a good impression. |
| If you do wear a skirt for your job interview as | | | | |
| recommended then it is essential to wear nylon | | | | Good luck with your interview! |
| stockings or pantyhose. Pantyhose or stockings | | | | |