It's been over seven years since her last job interview. What would be the appropriate level of attire for this occasion? She has a couple of business suits to wear, some dresses, or should she just wear nice slacks and a nice blouse? The person interviewing her will be a woman.
Thanks
2007-07-10 16:13:28 · 9 answers · asked by Metorks 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Dress Your Best When Interviewing
Does it really make a difference how you dress and act? In many cases, it does. I'll never forget the gentleman I interviewed for an accounting position. He had been out of work for a few months and wanted to show me why. He took off his jacket, unbuttoned his shirt and started to pull down his pants (this is a true story) to show me the scar from a boat propeller that had injured him. He didn't get the job. Neither did the young lady in a bright red skirt so short and tight that she could hardly sit down!
In the conservative business climate I worked in at the time, appearances did matter. In other environments it isn't as important. However, it does make sense to dress your best for the interview, regardless of the dress code at the organization. If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to err on the side of conservatism. It is much better to be overdressed than underdressed (or undressed).
According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look. Her Dressing for Success information gives some tips on how to look your best, without necessarily spending a lot of money. Here's a quick look at the basics:
Women's Interview Attire
Solid color, conservative suit
Coordinated blouse
Moderate shoes
Limited jewelry
Neat, professional hairstyle
Tan or light hosiery
Sparse make-up & perfume
Manicured nails
Portfolio or briefcase
2007-07-10 16:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by selysammi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A white button down, black slacks and nice shoes. Bath and Body Works isn't highly professional in their dress (no suitcoats, etc.) When dressing for an interview, dress similarly to the employees. Many managers believe women who wear makeup are more interested in succeeding than women who don't, so I'd recommend makeup as well even if she doesn't usually wear it.
And B&BW isn't a very high-stress job. As long as she smiles and is personable, she should be confident she has the job. Good luck to her :-)
2007-07-10 16:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven years ago I would have said absolutely a suit. I think that standards have relaxed somewhat however - probably either would be perfectly appropriate. I recently experienced a similar situation - I'd been working at home for a number of years and my suits were rather dated (heck, they screamed 90's) - so I did wear a more current tailored blouse & slacks & it was fine.
GOOD LUCK TO HER!
2007-07-10 16:17:43 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any of those sound good. i thikn its always best to be overdressed. so as long as the dresses arent too casual. even though she will not necessarily need to dress like that for the interview you are trying to make an impression. she should be more interested in what they are going to ask her.
i had an interview today. so some of the things she might want to be prepared for
what will be your greatest strength? greeatest weakness? why the time off for 7 years? whats your supervising style? are you uncomfortable disciplining others? what attrated you about the job? tell us about yourself (this one threw me off). what was the worst experience you have ever had in a job? best?
be careful. they try to get you to go negative. i said my negative was that i am too hard on myself and need to give myself time to learn .
anyway just relax and have fun with it! good luck!!!
2007-07-10 16:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by shea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say slacks ,flats, kinda tailored blouse. Classic on the side of conservative look is best.
Look classic and ready to work and well dressed.
2007-07-10 16:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a towel and a shower cap?no im kidding a nice dress shirt and a pair of slacks would be fine
2007-07-10 16:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A business suit.
2007-07-10 16:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bathrobe from the store.
2007-07-10 16:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by diobalik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO! nice..idk like a pink bathrob?
2007-07-10 16:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
casual, cute, and unique. you want to tell them "hey, i can do this!" without screaming "i have no taste in clothes"
2007-07-10 16:17:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋