7 things men should never wear to a job interview
1. Tight or ripped clothing
It’s important to check the fit of your clothing before you go on an interview. Anything too tight should be left at home and replaced with something more appropriate.
It’s important to check the fit of your clothing before you go on an interview. Anything too tight should be left at home and replaced with something more appropriate.
Ripped clothing might be trendy on a day-to-day basis, but it’s not appropriate attire for a job interview.
2. Anything too bright or flashy
You want to make a memorable impression in your interview, but wearing bright and flashy clothes is not the way. You’ll want your skills and qualifications to shine, rather than your wardrobe.
You want to make a memorable impression in your interview, but wearing bright and flashy clothes is not the way. You’ll want your skills and qualifications to shine, rather than your wardrobe.
Basic colors are the most reliable and safe options you can go with to show your professionalism.
There are exceptions to this rule, however. For creative positions such as design, art, fashion, or jobs that require clothing statements, this rule will not apply.
There are exceptions to this rule, however. For creative positions such as design, art, fashion, or jobs that require clothing statements, this rule will not apply.
3. Clothing that doesn’t fit the company culture
It’s important to do your research on the company before you even attempt to choose something from your wardrobe.
It’s important to do your research on the company before you even attempt to choose something from your wardrobe.
Getting a sense of the company culture is incredibly important to getting a good feel for what appropriate attire will be. Coming into a company either over- or under-dressed can be a deterrent during an interview.
Feeling inappropriately dressed can decrease your confidence during an interview and might make your recruiter or hiring manager second-guess if you’re the right fit for the company. If you do your research ahead of time, you can avoid this easily.
4. Too many accessories
While some light accessories, such as a watch, bracelet, or necklace, might be a great addition to your outfit, too many might cause an unwanted distraction.
While some light accessories, such as a watch, bracelet, or necklace, might be a great addition to your outfit, too many might cause an unwanted distraction.
When in doubt, keep things simple! A job interview is not the time to try that new hair dye technique or makeup look. Be mindful of smartwatch and cell phone alarms or ringers.
5. Casual footwear
Interviewers aren’t just aware of the clothing you put on, but the shoes you put on your feet. If possible, choose a sensible shoe that complements your outfit. Keep it simple.
Interviewers aren’t just aware of the clothing you put on, but the shoes you put on your feet. If possible, choose a sensible shoe that complements your outfit. Keep it simple.
If you choose to purchase new shoes for your job interview, be sure to break them in a little first. Not only will this avoid blisters, but it will also help you walk more confidently and ensure the bottoms are not slippery.
6. Headwear
This would be anything that covers your head. Additionally, earbuds or headphones should be kept in your purse or pocket, as they are distracting and can come off as rude.
This would be anything that covers your head. Additionally, earbuds or headphones should be kept in your purse or pocket, as they are distracting and can come off as rude.
The last thing you want to do is give the job interviewer the impression that you aren’t interested in what they have to say. The only exception to headwear is for individuals who wear headwear for religious or cultural purposes.
7. Overly casual wear
Casual dress may mean something different to different people, but there are very common articles of clothing that are considered too casual and things you should avoid.
Casual dress may mean something different to different people, but there are very common articles of clothing that are considered too casual and things you should avoid.
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