Dress Code For Job Interviews

Dressing right for job interviews has always been a hot topic. Why? Cos the way you dress can build or destroy your chances for the job, no matter how well you answer the questions. Mark Twain has this to say, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”

For every first time interviewee, give some thought to your grooming. Males usually do not face as much headache as their female counterpart though. But the general rule applies to all, it’s better to stay conservative than trying to be creative.



The classic advice is this: Dress one step up from what you’d typically wear to work in that position. Others may tell you to dress 10% better than you ordinarily would. Still others would reckon, “dress for the position you’d like to have, not for the one you do have, so you’ll be seen as promotable.”

My take: Dress your professional best that gives you such positive feeling that when you speak, it exudes confidence and enthusiasm. Yes, that’s the attire for you!