What to Wear on an Interview

It is very important that you dress appropriately for the interview. What you wear and how you dress is a reflection of your attitude and personality. Here are some hints on how to dress for an interview.

Men

• Wear dark colored pants (never wear jeans) with collared shirts

• Avoid wearing collared shirts that are too thin or have designs.

• Stick to wearing one color shirts that are plain or come with light stripes.

• Avoid bright colored shirts like red and purple.

• Wear an undershirt beneath your collared shirt so that, when you sweat, it does not seep through to your shirt.

• Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern

• Dark shoes (black lace-ups are best)

• Dark socks (black is best)

• Don't wear athletic shoes

• Do carry a portfolio or briefcase with extra copies of your resume

• If you want to go Western-then wear slacks/pants or skirts that fall below the knee.

• Wear collared shirts or blouses.

• Try avoiding bright colors like hot pink and orange.

• Avoid shirts that have too much of a pattern as it can be distracting.

• It's best to wear dark pants or a dark skirt and a nice, ironed, light-colored collared shirt.

• If wearing Western, wear close-toed shoes.

• If wearing Indian, you can wear a salwar suit or a sari.

• Make sure the material is thick (not synthetic) and that the colours and pattern are not bright or distracting.

• Don't wear too much jewellery

• No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead

• If you wear nail polish (not necessary), use clear or a conservative color.

• Well-groomed hairstyle

• Clean, trimmed fingernails

• Minimal cologne or perfume

• Empty pockets-—no bulges or tinkling coins

• No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)