How you look when you have an interview with potential employers is what will determine whether you get the job or not. The employers first judgement is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress smartly even if the work environment is casual.
What we have done below is provide an appropriate dress code for men and women. Remember any candidate dressed in a suit and tie will create a far better impression than someone who turns up in jeans and t-shirt - unless you're famous like Simon Cowell or Richard Branson of course.
Men's Interview Attire
Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
Belt
Tie
Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
Little or no jewellery
Neat, professional hairstyle
Limit the aftershave
Neatly trimmed and clean nails
Portfolio or briefcase
Women's Interview Attire
Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
Coordinated blouse
Conservative shoes
Limited jewellery (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
No jewellery is better than cheap jewellery
Professional hairstyle
Neutral pantyhose
Light make-up and perfume
Neatly manicured clean nails
Portfolio or briefcase
What Not to Bring to the Interview
Gum
Cell phone
Ipod
Coffee or soda
If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home
(earrings only, is a good rule)
Cover tattoos
“The real test of character is whether you will do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay.”
Michael Josephson
Tel: 01702 555 030