Wardrobe

Job hunting is a business. You need to look the part. Of course, what you wear depends on the type of work you will do. If you don't have clothes that would be appropriate for an interview, now is the time to think about it — not the night before you meet a prospective employer.

How to Know What to Wear Do a little research to know how to dress for the type of job you want. Visit the company and observe what other people are wearing, then dress one step more formally. Ask the human resources department (not the hiring manager!) what would be appropriate. For office jobs, wear a dark suit (with a skirt if you're a woman). What to Bring When you go to an interview, you can bring: a neat and clean briefcase or portfolio; an umbrella or coat depending on the weather. Never bring another person! If someone accompanies you, he or she should wait out of the employer's view. HELPFUL HINT "When you are well-dressed for an interview, the employer knows that you really do want the job. You also show that you respect yourself and the employer." John Romanek Supervisor, TWC Women Basics Women should: · wear discreet, sparing makeup; · wear conservative and small jewelry items (if any); · avoid low-necked blouses or short skirts; · wear skin-toned hosiery — not white or shiny; · carry a clean, not-overstuffed handbag

Grooming Basics Here's a checklist for proper interview grooming: Clean and simply styled hair Clean, neat clothes without patches, tears, stains, missing buttons or wrinkles. Clean teeth and fresh breath Clean and trimmed fingernails — neither chipped nor brightly polished nor extra long nails Comfortably fitting clothes — not too tight nor too loose Conservative and small jewelry items (if any) Subtle (or no) perfume or cologne Clean and polished dress shoes No hats No clothes with words on them No tattoos and / or body piercings visible Men Basics Men should: be clean shaven or at least neatly trimmed; have trimmed hair; wear a conservative tie; wear a white or blue button-down long-sleeved shirt; wear no jewelry except a wedding or class ring.