Interview attire: What's hot and what's not
Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Just because something's comfortable, doesn't mean it's the right thing to wear in an interview or while going to a networking meeting trying to land your next job. How you dress makes a statement about you and how you carry yourself.
Chad Randall, an executive recruiter with MRI - Sales Consultants, said, "It completely depends upon the position you are interviewing for. When in doubt, wear a suit. The rule of thumb I suggest is to dress one step up from what the hiring manager would wear." Randall also recommends asking the hiring manager about appropriate attire prior to the interview. "Oftentimes they are more comfortable with someone that 'fits in' with their culture," he said.
As for suit colors? "Brown is not a power color," said Carol Schneider, CEO of SEEK Careers. "Red should never be worn because it's an agitating color." All the hiring decision-makers interviewed recommended traditional suit colors: black, navy, or charcoal. "Remember to dress for the job you want - not the job you have," said Schneider. And keep in mind your audience.
Article by Wendy J. Terwelp, Career Coach, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
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