I recently wrote that I attended a career fair at my university. I spent hours agonizing over what I was going to wear. It got me thinking about how important your outfit can be in an interview. Within the first few seconds of meeting someone people make assumptions of who that person is based upon what he or she is wearing. Imagine meeting someone in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. What do you think about him or her? Now imagine that you see that same person in a suit. Do you think about him or her differently? Most people do. Therefore, it’s important to dress appropriately. Below, I will outline the best attire for different job-seeking scenarios.
Phone Interview
Wear whatever you want! No one can see you and therefore
cannot make assumptions about you based upon your attire. However, some studies
suggest that people are often more professional sounding while wearing
professional clothing. My suggestion, wear something that makes you feel
confident. If you feel confident, you will sound confident!
