Dress for Success

Many people don't understand how important it is to dress professionally when attending an interview. Your resume is your first impression and the way you are dressed when arriving to the interview is your second impression. It is said that 55% of another persons' perception of you is based off how you look. You want to show employers that you take pride in your appearance. You want to show that you're clean, put together, and very presentable.

On a daily basis a job might not require you to dress professionally, however, it is important to do so for an interview. Tips for dressing for success are as follows:

Wear professional and conservative clothing
Make sure your clothing is clean, pressed and doesn't fit too tight
Cover any distractions such as tattoos
Make sure your hair is clean and conservative in color and style
Remove any facial piercings

One other tip that I think is very important is to take your time getting yourself ready for an interview. For example, a few days before the interview have an idea in your head of what you're going to wear. You might even want to try a couple of outfits on to see how you'll look on the day of the interview. The night before iron what you're going to where. Therefore, when you wake up, you'll have enough time to get yourself ready without having to rush. Good luck!

-Jocelyn Horton

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