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The general
dress code
guidelines
for men
during an
interview
are that they
wear suits
in navy
blue or dark
blue. This
is preferred
over gray or
charcoal gray. Sometimes brown can be
acceptable but not on the first interview.
Usually, the darker the suit, the more
authority it carries. But beware; a man
should never wear black to an interview
unless he is applying as an undertak-
er. A two piece suit is acceptable as is
a three button single breasted jacket.
What matters most is that the suit fits
well and it is good quality. The trousers
should fit comfortably at the waist and
a slimmer fit is preferred. There should
only be a slight break where the trouser
hits the shoe. If your ankles are show-
ing, they are way too short.
A man at an interview should always
wear a long sleeved shirt either in
white, cream or pale blue. Monograms
are not a good decision on the first in-
terview. If you tend to perspire often,
cotton shirts are the way to go profes-
sionally cleaned and starched. The
higher the cotton content, the better the
shirt will look. Make sure your shirt
fits the neck properly and that the sleeve
cuff ends just at the wrist. All your in-
terview clothes should be professionally
cleaned and pressed and ready to go.
Ties that are cheap looking do not give
off a good first impression. A pure silk
tie makes the most powerful profession-
al impact, has the best finish and feel,
and is easiest to tie well. The tie should
complement your suit, not match it. No
outlandish, flamboyant ties are neces-
sary. The length of the tie should be
extended to your trouser belt.
Shoes should be brown or black leath-
er. No other materials or colors are
acceptable. Socks should complement
the suit, blue, black, gray, or brown.
A briefcase is a symbol of authority,
which makes a strong professional
statement. Brown or burgundy are the
colors of choice.
As with women, men’s jewelry should
be kept to a minimum. No visible body
piercing or tattoos -if you can help it.
This clean cut, well manicured image
says a lot about a professional man. He
should smell wonderful, have a nicely
trimmed hair cut and appear clean and
crisp. Good luck.
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