You already have an interview, so that means you have already faced the first hurdle and the company believe that you have the qualifications, skillset and experience needed for the role but it is important to bear in mind that other people will also have passed this stage of the process too, with companies anywhere from 3 to 15 people at a time.

The next impression you get to make and shine ahead of your competition is the interview. Interviews are usually a daunting thought for most people but it is important to create the next great lasting impression. Deciding what to wear. It can sometimes be difficult to decide what is appropriate to wear for an interview and is dependant on the role that you have applied for, however it is important to remember that dressing as if you already have the role shows a lot of different personality traits appropriate with a good employee, you understand what is expected of someone within this role, it will make you feel more confident when you enter the room and later when you are answering questions you will feel assertive.

The most basic mistake you can make is being underdressed for an interview.

Making the right impression for your interview

Remember these basic points when assembling your outfit:

1. Dress to impress
2. Casual doesn’t mean a tracksuit
3. Dress with a message that you are serious about the role, have a professional outlook and you are a rising star.

So you have decided on the appropriate outfit and you are happy with what you have chosen, make sure it is clean, fresh and most importantly ironed. One of the most common mistakes is arriving in a creased shirt – what impression do you think that leaves with your interviewer.

You arrive at your interview, feeling smart confident and like you can face anything. Time for your interview – good luck.

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One rule applies to nearly every situation: always dress better than you think you need to. Dressing better than you think you probably need to dress is the safest option because as the old saying goes, “You don’t get a second chance at a first impression!”. You will probably regret it if you dress too casually, so err on the side of dressiness.

Fashion tips for a job interview

Here is a quick list of fashion tips to make sure that the preparation for your job interview goes smoothly.

1. A plain white shirt. Nothing says professional better than a simple and stylish white shirt.
2. Black shoes. Simple, elegant shoes can say more about a man than anything else. Make sure they’re well polished.
3. Plain black socks. No one wants to see you rocking neon green socks at an interview! Leave them at home.
4. A black belt. No, you don’t need to be good at karate! A nice black belt to match your shoes will do just fine. Bonus points for a belt with a stylish (but not overly elaborate) buckle.
5. A plain suit. For the first interview I’d keep it simple and stick to a plain suit with no patterns or pinstripes. Exude confidence and professionalism.

And now for the pièce de résistance:

6. A pink – yes, I did say PINK – tie. You need something to make you stand out from the crowd. Something to make the interviewer remember you. You can’t be wacky and outgoing because you need to look professional and competent. I have a hot pink tie which never ceases to become a conversation starter during, and after, my interviews. Real men can wear pink – if they choose to!

Follow these tips and you’ll be walking into your next interview with style and confidence.