How to Dress for a Job Interview - Women
Perfect grooming is your first assignment when you interview for a job, whether you want to be a CEO or an entry-level officer.
To a prospective employer, how you dress says a great deal about you.
Things You’ll Need:
Women’s Skirts
Women's Blazers
Women's Closed-toed Shoes
Women's Dress Pants
Women's Dress Shirts
Women's Suits
Step1
Consider the job's location.. At a corporate office, wear a conservative business suit. A pantsuit with a blouse is appropriate for an informal office.
Step2
Choose between closed-toe shoes, pumps and loafers.
Step3
Avoid miniskirts, tight tops, sloppy overalls and sandals.
Step4
Check your outfit for holes, tears, stains, scuffs or wrinkles.
Step5
Tone down the use of makeup, hair spray, perfume and jewelry. One nose ring is one too many and may cost you the job of your dreams.
Step6
Inspect your hair, nails and the shine on your shoes.
Step7
Carry a nice briefcase/business bag or portfolio. Leave the oversized, disorganized handbag / plastic bag / paper bag at home.
How to Make a Great First Impression
Truth be told, the first impression is the most important.
Without a good first impression you may not get a chance for a second. First impressions occur in all avenues of our lives from personal relationships to our chosen careers.
However, the skill of making a good first impression is universal and only becomes better with practice.
Things You’ll Need:
Effort
Motivation
Willpower
Smile
Step1
Take a lesson from children. Don't judge a person by their cover. Be likeable like the days when you were at the playground and everyone was your friend. Make the first move to say an introduction. Be open minded. You may be meeting your soon to be closest friend or even a future boss. Don't take away your options before you know them.
Step2
Smiles are contagious. So start the spreading. No fake, my gosh my face is going to break smiles. A genuine nice fresh smile. The odds of them smiling back or at least warming up to you are much higher. Smiles are an open expression. So let 'em have a good one.
Step3
Keep it personal. Use the persons name. Of course if a first introduction clarify the way which the person wishes to be addressed. But use the name frequently. It will help you to remember the name but also will keep the other person engaged in the conversation. It is impressing and almost a compliment when you recall a persons name. It demonstrates they are important.
Step4
Pay attention to the conversation. The person with whom you are speaking should be the focus. What they are saying is the most important thing at the moment. Otherwise, why are you wasting your time? Move on. If it is worth the conversation then it is worth your full attention. This is something the person will remember and most likely crave more of. Ask questions of the person during the conversation or make comments of support. Note the persons interest and follow that direction.