How to dress for corporate jobs

1. Etiquettes
“FEMALES FIRST”

2. You’ve made it through the door
with a great application and the
next step is the interview. No
matter if you’re being for your first
job or have been through the
interview process ten times or
more, here are some important
pointers to keep in mind.

3. Dress Like You Mean Business
Dress up like you’re ready to go to
work than to go to a concert. No
jeans, no bare midriffs, no ripped
shirts or wild hair. This is the time to
“blend in”.You should avoid anything
that suggests layers or
“extreme”. Skip the multiple layers of
bracelets, go easy on makeup and
scents, and keep the outfit simple.

5. An old cliche applies to the
interview process: you need to
dress for success! It sounds
strange, but it’s very true: what
you wear to an interview is just
as important as what’s on your
resume.

6. Here’s how a first impression works,
according to a study from former UCLA
professor Albert Mehrabian:
First impressions are formed in 7
seconds. 38% of a first impression is
based on inflection and tone of voice
(how you say things), 7% is based on
what you actually say, and a whopping
55% of a first impression comes from
NONVERBAL cues! In short, more
than half of every first impression is
based on how you look!

7. Your appearance makes or breaks
you in the hiring manger’s mind. If
they like what they see, you have a
way better chance of getting the
job. Even if you say all the right
things, if your appearance offends the
person doing the hiring, chances are
you won’t be getting the job.

8. Be Prepared
The first step in figuring out what to
wear to your interview is to do some
research!
Find out what industry the firm is part
of, talk to your seniors or other
appointed applicants as to understand
the work place of the company.

9. Sample Outfits
Here are some ideas for
what to wear to interviews

14. Hair & Makeup
When it comes to doing your hair and makeup for
a job interview, just remember: less is more. You
should try to look as polished as possible while still
keeping your makeup simple and understated.
Do Wear:
Your hair in a clean and simple style
Conceal if you need it
A small amount of translucent powder to get rid of
shine
Mascara
Neutral-toned lip gloss or lipstick
A small amount of eyeliner &
 A small amount of eyeliner & neutral eye shadow
(optional)

17. Don’t Wear:
Your dirty hair
teased out to here
Tons of caked-on
foundation
Smokey eye
makeup
Brightly colored
eye shadow
Glittery or super
bright lip gloss

18. FOOTWEARS
SPEAKS A LOT ABOUT YOUR
PERSONALITY.
Must be sitting with legs crossed
Wear anything that is comfortable to
walk.
Prefer platform heals ,not pencil once.

21. It’s Showtime
If potential employers have a pet peeve, it’s
the applicant who arrives late for the job
interview. Allow an extra fifteen to twenty
minutes to get to any interview especially if
your interview is in a location with heavy
traffic or in an area you don’t know well. If
you’re relying on public transportation,
know the routes and schedules and expect
delays. Arriving about 10 minutes prior to
the interview lets the employer know you
want the job!

22. BODY POSTURE
Back straight
Confident walk
Be
COMFORTABLE &
LOOK DECENT in
the dress worn
Decent smile

24. CONFIDENCE

25. DO NOT STRESS YOURSELF

26. COMFORTABLE POSTURE

27. AVOID FASHOIN STATEMENTS
Turn off your PHONES
Discard your gum/mint/candy
Stand and sit relaxed, strong, proud,
but not boastful.
No dark nail polishes
Not more than one pair of Earrings

28. Come Ready to Ask Questions
It’s not only the employer who gets to
ask questions during the interview,
you can also be ready with four or
five questions of your own. Why is
this a good idea? It shows the
potential employer that you really
want this job and have been giving
thought to your decision to work
there.

29. What kinds of questions might be
appropriate? Here are some
suggestions:
What do you think is the most important
thing I need to know about this job?
What kinds of opportunities might there be
for me to learn new skills here?
Is there anything else you need to know
about me?
Will I be trained on the job by you or
someone else?

30. Say Thank-You Twice at the
Interview
Even though you might be solving an employer’s
problems by bringing your skills to the workplace,
the employer is giving you a chance to earn a
paycheck so be sure to let the employer know you
appreciate his or her time. When you first step in
the door, you can say, “Thank you for taking the
time to meet with me. I’m very interested in
learning about this job.” When you leave, you can
add another bit of thanks by saying something
such as : “Thank you for the chance to learn more
about the job. I hope to hear from you soon.”

31. Summary
At the end of the day, dressing for an
interview is about dressing for the
job you want, and showing your
professionalism via your clothing
choices. If you are confident about
yourself in terms of looks &
communication skills, then you will
surely get what you aim at.
SO BELIEVE IN YOUSELF