Best modern interview attire to consider buying.

Being selected for an interview is half the warn won, but the real challenge is the interview itself. Seeing that appearance is the first communicator regardless of how skilled you might be, informal interview attire wouldn`t be the right path to choose.

Job interview attire for young women can definitely go beyond a grandma look that involves a loose blazer or a dress pant that appears too baggy. It is always a wise decision to aim for a neatly tailored suit that fits your particular body type perfectly and even compliments your shape.

Let us discuss some of the does and don’ts of modern interview attire:

Figure 1.  Modern Interview. [Photograph] Academicchic, 2010,
Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/academichic/5075444713/

When dressing up for an interview it is vital to ensure that your attire is pressed and wrinkle free. This automatically gives you a plus point in the books of the employer, as you walk in for the interview.

·         Ensure that your shirt is buttoned up leaving enough space for you to breathe but not enough to extenuate your cleavage.

·         Avoid tight skirts or skirts above your knees, which give a negative vibe to the employer

·         Interview attire doesn`t need to be boring and conservative, try experimenting with a splash of color with a professional business dress, but avoid anything too bright or splashy that can take away from your interview.

·         Avoid excessive accessories such as dangling earrings and large sunglasses

Regardless of what you wear, ensure that you look polished and neat to make an excellent first impression on your potential employer. If you are not too sure about the fine line between professional and unprofessional business attire, browse through some of the tips from about.com at: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interview-attire/ss/interview-outfits-for-women.htm for ideas on interview attire for women, which can go beyond a traditional look.

How would you categorize Proper interview attire for women? Any ideas to share? 
For more ideas on Proper interview attire read some of our previous blog postings http://bizfashionpros.blogspot.ca/2013/06/choosing-proper-womens-interview-attire.html

Choosing proper Women`s Interview Attire

After having received countless emails from women asking “what is proper attire for interview with… company X” I decided I should write this response. The bottom line is there is no best interview attire for women, every position, every job and every company culture are all very different. 

Saying every interview is different is not to say that you always simply have to take a shot in the dark and hope you chose something suitable. I have tried that on many occasions and failed miserably, there is nothing worse than showing up for an interview in a full suit, pocket square and all, only to sit across the desk from your prospective boss who’s wearing jeans and a t-shirt. That is just it you don’t want to overdo it and seem so high and mighty that you’re above the job you’re applying for. 

If you had an interview at McDonalds would you wear your best Pencil Skirt Suit, probably not, that would be inappropriate interview attire you would probably wear some form of casual interview attire for a women. That is the point you want to dress to one degree of formality higher than you expect the interviewer to be wearing. 

Send in some descriptions and or pictures of some of the outfits you’ve worn to interviews, the best way to learn is through the experiences of others.

Rountree-and-Saldo. [Photograph By Connecting Point, (9 May, 2012),  Adapted from  http://scifundchallenge.org/fishlistener/2012/05/09/im-on-tv-interview-on-connecting-point-with-carrie-saldo/rountree-interview-on-wgby-connecting-point/

How to choose the right Internship interview attire?

Are you a graduate or co-op student who has been selected for an internship interview, but are completely unaware of how to choose the right College interview attire?

After days of job hunting and failures, you have now successfully landed an interview with a company you wish to work at. College students commonly make the mistake of assuming that getting an interview is a job well done and a pat on the back is just a few minutes away. However, the truth is that you are not done until the interview process is over.

Here is the part where the potential employer is going to analyze your credentials, ability to speak and act under pressure from the moment you walk in through those doors. Moreover, the very first give away of your professionalism is simply your interview attire.

It can be hard to find the Best attire for job interview when you are a day away from the interview date and stressing in all directions. My tips would be to do the following:

Figure 1.  College Interview. [Photograph] University college, 2012,
Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ucolmedia/8142306392/

·         Calm down and focus on the solution instead of the problem itself.

·         Make a list of stores you wish to visit and items you wish to purchase in the course of a day.

·         A well-tailored suit can do you wonders, remember that this job can give you 1000s of dollars for your skills and hard-work, ensure that you do not let this opportunity slip by even if you have to go to a branded store to purchase a professional business suit.

·         Consider investing in professional business skirts and blazers.

·         Stay away from strong perfumes and deodorants that may make the interviewer gasp for air.

·         When looking for interview attire ask yourself whether this reflects who you are. 

Follow these tips to help you on your search for the best Internship interview attire.

Graduate school interview attire can be slightly more professional than regular co-op interview attire, as you are now a young professional who has participated in the real race to the top. Any suggestions as to how one can choose appropriate Graduate school interview attire?