Get the job! 2020 is right around the corner – What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) to a Job Interview | LinkedIn Profiles & Resume Writing Service (aka Shenandoah Career Builder)

No doubt, preparing and searching for a new job is a grueling task.

Clients share the pain of the process with me every day.

“Where do I start?”

“It’s been so long since I’ve interviewed….How do I prepare?”

“What do I wear? What should I absolutely not wear?”

The list goes on…

Let’s get started!

What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) to a Job Interview

Carefully consider what you wear to a job interview. People will judge you by the clothes you choose.
Dress appropriately for the interview — don’t overdress or underdress or it might signal to a prospective employer that you don’t understand the company culture.
Research the company before your interview to determine what is appropriate to wear to the interview. If you have a contact inside the company, ask what you should wear.
Even if your first interview is a virtual interview (telephone or video), you should still “dress for the interview.”
If you’re currently employed while you’re interviewing for a new position, think through how you will dress for an interview if the interview attire is significantly different from what you normally wear to work.
If you need to change for an interview, find somewhere to change that will give you access to a full-length mirror so you can double-check every detail of your appearance.
Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to change clothes before the interview and still get to your appointment a few minutes early.
If you’re still not sure how to dress, “Dress One Step Higher.” If you know what someone in the position you’re applying for normally wears to work, elevate it one notch.
Don’t dress too casually. It’s generally better to overdress slightly than to underdress.
Avoid anything too bright or flashy. You want to be remembered for your interview answers, not your interview attire.

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