Nice sandals but not sure if appropriate to wear with a suit? need help fast... thanks
2006-10-04 06:43:20 · 11 answers · asked by Dani Bo 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
It depends on the type of job you are interviewing for. If you are interviewing for a job as a lifeguard at a pool, then sandles are appropriate.
The best impression is still won through wearing very conservative clothing. For women: closed in shoes like pumps, skirts with blouse and jacket or a suit is best. Even if you feel that you are "overdressed", you are telling the interviewer that you are SERIOUS about getting the job, and your attitude is in the right direction.
Also, the way a person dresses also does subliminally effect the attitude. If you dress like a million bucks, you will command respect by your body language, eye contact, tone of voice, and you will feel like you have an "image" to project, so people will pick up on it.
And, of course, the adverse is also correct.
Just put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer, and look at yourself and see if you will pass your own "ideal" of a serious candidate for this particular job. It also pays to look at how the current staff is dressed, and dress just a bit "better" than they, like a manager.
Red is a good color to wear somewhere on your person. It represents assertive go-getter attitude. Colors enter into it also. Try to not be "loud" or too "soft", just clean-cut and with a taylored look about you. Hair pulled back, styled niceley. Minimal makeup and jewelry, light on the perfume.
Also, practice interviewing and "selling" yourself in front of a mirror, then again before family / friends to get their feedback. Always project confidence, speak clearly, great eye contact, answer questions slowly and honestly. Allow the interviewer to control the questioning (questions asked) and speed of the interview. Be courteous, respectful, try to find something on a personal level with the interviewer to "bond" to them with - this will help them to remember you. Look about the room: Do you see something about sports? kids pics? art on the walls? Anything that you can strike a common chord with them.
In closing, (as at the beginning of interview) greet and say goodbye with a handshake, smile, and last remark of how you enjoyed the interview and you hope to hear from them real soon.
Always follow up IMMEDIATELY with a thank you card, addressed to the interviewer.
Good Luck!!!
2006-10-04 06:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dress in a business suit. An interview is no time to portray your sense of style- wear all the sandals you want after you GET the job. People respect you more when you are wearing a business suit. You should be dressed like Condoleezza Rice!!! Would Condoleezza Rice wear sandals to a meeting?
2006-10-04 06:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by jimmyluger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what brand it is, they won't ask and they can't see the label. Stay away from sandals with suits- closed toe or peek-a-boo toe heels are the way to go, especially for an interview.
2006-10-04 06:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by Renee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it will lose you the job, but super-conservative, bordering on stuffy is best-dressed for an interview.
Although you live in a warm climate, so I suppose it would more acceptable. I still recommend closed-toe pumps/flats. Good luck with the job!!
2006-10-04 06:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by hvjhv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of job you are interviewing for. For an interview you should always dress one step above what you would be required to wear if you were hired for that company. Good luck with the interview!!
Tip: Always dress for the job/career you want, not the one you have!
2006-10-04 06:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure ,it's just an interview,you're supposed to look nice,and if the shoes are nice,there's nothing wrong with wearing them! Good Luck by the way!!!
2006-10-04 06:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I have a thing about women who wear open shoes when their feet are jacked up. If you're going to show your feet, you need to take care of them. I'm not talking about full on pedicure. Some ladies don't care for polish, but girls, please, keep your toenails trimmed and shaped, condition your cuticles and invest in a pumice stone so that there's no visible callus build up. Nobody wants to look at that.
2016-03-27 04:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what job your interviewing for you should not be wearing open toed shoes, always.wear a suit with skirt/pants and hose....
2006-10-04 08:12:19 · answer #8 · answered by opyankees_06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the shoe is not a flip flop or a tie up flat it's okay!!!
2006-10-04 06:47:27 · answer #9 · answered by chinesefoodruleZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never, unless you're interviewing to be a stripper.
2006-10-04 06:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by Sara D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋