The consensus amongst the career-crowd is that dressing to impress for that first job interview not only tells the interviewer that you are serious about the job, but you are also serious about yourself.
Even in cases where the company culture dictates that a more casual style of dress is the norm, I advocate that you step it up a notch or two for the all important initial interview. You have but one chance to make a positive impression.
For an office-based corporate role a suit and tie for men and skirt / pant suit for women would be an ideal choice. Unless you are looking to work in the fashion industry, avoid wearing sandals and open toed shoes.
In less formal environments, a crisp clean buttoned shirt with either trousers or pants will suffice. Again, opt for closed in shoes / boots and ensure that all of your clothing and footwear is spotlessly clean.
Common sense dictates that you need to pay careful attention to your grooming when attending a job interview; avoid visual distractions such as loud / novelty ties, chipped nail polish, heavy make up / poorly applied make up, large earrings and jewellery that jangles, unwashed hair that falls into your eyes or causes you play with it.
Go lightly on the fragrance and resist the temptation to light up a ciggie before your interview; if you do, your cigarette will become your fragrance.
Lastly wear clothes that you are comfortable in, that suit your shape and allow the interviewer to focus their attention on what you are saying, not what you are wearing.
If in doubt, I have one last tip which although a wee bit sneaky, works a charm...check out what other employees are wearing in the workplace and build on that as a start.
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