| Topic Name: |
Tips on what men should wear to an interview |
| Message Name: |
Addendum |
| Date Posted: |
03/25/2005 |
| In Reply To: |
Recommend:
Conservative black or real dark blue wool or wool blend tailored suit with cuffs (freshly pressed - spot press with home iron. No 3 piece, no double breasted), black socks, conservative polished black shoes (keep an eye on the back of the shoes and heels), white starched shirt pressed by laundry on hanger (no French cuffs, no button downs), dark color tie with a conservative pattern, non- extreme haircut, clean-shaven (back of neck, no shaved heads, trim eyebrows, no beards or mustache), clean hands and finger nails filed. No excessive jewelry (rings, bracelets or wild watches, no piercing. Use a clear face and hand lotion. Contact lenses rather than eyeglasses if possible, freshly brushed white bleached teeth, mints to keep breath fresh. Very little or no after shaves, etc. Enough sleep so eyes are not red or have bags. Do not drink alcohol or eat pungent foods within 1 day of interview (garlic, etc) as the smell can come through your skin or from your stomach.
|
| Message: |
mikesang does a great follow-on to my earlier post and I agree with almost all of his post with the exception (those who know Yazbro know he cannot just let it go - sorry mikesang)of:
1.) double breasted suits sometimes work better with certain body types - I for example fare better in a double breasted suit than a three or two button suit. So please take this under advisement.
2.) I have often worn button down or French cuff shirts to interviews and it was not a problem (one interview I actually scored points for wearing a French cuff shirt with really natty cufflinks). Again I think that as lonk as the shirt is white, clean and nicely pressed (and not overly starched) it works.
All the other items mikesang enumerates fall into the category of hygene. I especially like the no pungent food rule. I interviewed an applicant for a position who reeked of curry and other spices. She got the job only because her qualifications out shone her poor food choices.
|
|
