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How to Dress for an Interview

By Alison Doyle, About.com

How to dress for an interview including advice on what, and what not, to wear on a job interview, appropriate interview attire, how to impress a prospective employer, business vs. business casual attire, and tips on dressing for success.

How to Dress for an Interview

Copyright Diane Diederich
The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgement an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress professionally for a job interview.

What Not to Wear on an Interview

Copyright Bojan Tezak
What not to wear on a job interview - inappropriate attire for an interview for employment.

Interview Attire Photo Gallery

Copyright Jeffrey Smith
The first impression a prospective employer has of you should not be just a good one, but, a great one. The candidate dressed in a suit, with a coordinated long sleeve shirt or blouse, conservative shoes, a professional hairstyle, and limited jewelry and perfume or aftershave, will make the best impression.

Interview Attire Photo Gallery - Non-Professional Interviews

Copyright Andresr
When you're interviewing for a non-professional level position (in a store or restaurant, for example) business casual attire is usually appropriate. It is always important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed and to present a positive image to the employer.

How to Tie a Tie

Copyright Geoff Dorn
How to tie a tie, plus tips for dressing professionally for a job interview.

Business vs. Business Casual Attire

Copyright Ann Marie Kurtz
The difference between business attire and business casual attire and when to wear which, plus advice on what to wear for an interview in a casual workplace.

Part-Time / Teen Interview Dress

Copyright Alison Doyle
Applying for a part-time job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. Dress should be, at the least, neat and tidy. Business casual is usually appropriate.

What to Wear on a Job Interview

Video guide to dressing for an interview.

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