Attire Attributions

"Dress for the job you want, not the job you have," said Brian Eskrige, Director of Human Resources, Targetron. Pride in your appearance equates to pride in your work, he added. Whether you are applying for an upper management position or a part-time general labor position at the local grocery store, how you dress for the interview speaks volumes for your candidacy.

If candidates come unshowered and unshaven with uncombed hair or dirty hands, this immediately gives the interviewer an impression of how a candidate feels about themselves. Most Human Resource coordinators are taught not to consider these types of topical factors when determining candidate's effectiveness as an employee, however, most interviewers were found admitting that you simply cannot help making pre-judgements, it makes a poor first impression.

Mind your posture, make sure your clothes are neatly pressed and avoid English slang. A basic rule of thumb is to dress for the interview the way you would prepare or dress for the job. If it's a professional job, wear a suit and tie. For a physical or labor intensive job, be neat and clean - not unprofessional or grubby. It's better to be over prepared or over dressed rather than under dressed or under prepared.