Finding a Job Series – What To Wear

Different environments. As mentioned earlier, not all work environments require the utmost professional business attire, while on the job or at an interview. Thus, it may be important to tailor your outfit to meet the specific work environment you are being interviewed for. For example, if the company is of a casual business type, best practices are to avoid a conservative suit and tie, and instead, for men, go for khaki dress pants or chinos, dress shirt with optional tie, socks of a dark color, and dress shoes. For women, go for a medium length skirt or slacks, either a sweater, twinset, or blouse. Also, for women, shoes that are not open toed are a smart choice. If the company is more of a professional business environment, you may want to shift more towards the conservative business look. So, for men, this look tends toward the safe suitable choice discussed above, which is a suit of conservative style and color, along with shoes of a professional look, and dark-colored socks. A simple white dress shirt with long sleeves is fine, along with an accompanying simple tie. The same suitable attire can be said for women in such a professional business environment. Thus, a conservative style suit that is of one solid color, such as black or grey is a safe bet. Other clothing options to complement the suit choice are, for instance, a blouse that is color coordinated, along with matching shoes. For both men and women, be sure to limit  jewelry, strong perfumes and colognes, and keep your hair and nails trim and professional. Finally, if you are interviewing for a position in a start-up company, your best options, for men and women, are casual style, relaxed pants such as khakis, dark-colored jeans of varying styles, dress shirts, polo shirts, and sweaters. The key is to look presentable, creative, comfortable, but not stuffy or tightly wound.