Dress for Success
This color is always a safe choice for an interview outfit?
Neutral: black, navy, gray or white
This should be clean and styled before an interview.
hair
This greeting should be firm but not too strong.
a handshake
This is something you should do before answering a question.
pause and think
This should be turned off or silenced.
your phone
You should avoid wearing this type of clothing to an interview
ripped, revealing, or overly casual clothing
You should get a haircut about this long before an interview.
1–2 weeks before (more like 1 week)
You should make this during an interview to show confidence.
eye contact
You should always do this about the company before interviewing.
research
You should not speak negatively about this.
past employers
Shoes should be clean, and this describes how they should look.
polished / neat / appropriate
Facial hair should be this for an interview.
trimmed and neat (or clean-shaven)
Arriving this early is ideal.
10–15 minutes early
This is a good way to answer questions clearly.
giving examples (or using past experiences)
Avoid interrupting and do this instead.
listen fully
This is something you should NOT overdo with your outfit.
accessories (jewelry, perfume/cologne)
This should be clean and trimmed because employers notice it.
fingernails
This type of body language shows confidence.
sitting up straight / open posture
This is something you should prepare to ask the interviewer.
questions about the job/company
This shows lack of interest if you don’t do it.
ask questions
Dressing this way shows respect and preparation.
professionally
You should avoid strong smells like this.
heavy cologne/perfume or body odor
Your first impression is formed within this amount of time.
the first 30 seconds
This helps you stay calm during an interview.
deep breathing / grounding techniques
Wearing this can hurt your chances.
inappropriate clothing