| You only have once chance to make that first | | | | acceptable. Never have sunglasses on your head, |
| impression and on a job interview you need to be | | | | hanging from your pocket or anywhere else. Jewelry |
| remembered for your professionalism and not | | | | should be kept to a minimum. One pair of earrings for |
| negative thoughts on how you presented yourself. It | | | | women and perhaps a ring and a simple bracelet. Men |
| is surprising the poor judgment on clothes and | | | | should never wear earrings and only a watch and |
| accessories that people display on an interview and | | | | either a wedding band or a class ring. |
| then wonder why they didn't get the job. Even the | | | | 4. Hair, makeup and nails - Makeup on a man is not |
| most casual jobs require you to give the employer | | | | welcome at an interview, nor is heavy makeup on a |
| enough respect to arrive to the interview properly | | | | woman. Keep it simple and natural. Neutral or bare |
| dressed. | | | | well groomed nails are ideal and they should not be |
| 1. Short skirts - Yes, Amanda Woodward on Melrose | | | | too long. Hair should be professional with no colored |
| Place made this a worldwide acceptance in all her | | | | hair extensions or outrageous accessories. Employers |
| travels that this was professional business attire but | | | | prefer a female to have her hair in a chic simple |
| in the real word and especially on the first interview it | | | | ponytail and men should be clean and not loaded with |
| is not recommended. A skirt should cover your thighs | | | | product. |
| when you sit down. No matter how great your legs | | | | 5. Perfume or cologne - Nothing can ruin an interview |
| might be, you want an employer to not be distracted | | | | faster than wearing perfume or cologne. For many |
| and actually listen to why you are the valuable pick | | | | people the smell can irritate allergies or the |
| for the job. | | | | interviewer could just not care for it. They will be |
| 2. Improper tie - You many not realize it but a tie can | | | | plotting the entire time how to end this interview |
| make or break your first impression. Ties should be | | | | quickly and not listen to anything you say no matter |
| at least three inches wide and be conservative. If the | | | | how perfect you might be for the job. |
| interviewer is focused on your bright patterned tie it | | | | It is important to remember, you are not trying to |
| is very difficult for them to pay attention to you just | | | | make a fashion statement. You are trying to get a |
| how valuable you are. According to image | | | | job. You need to look professional without looking like |
| consultants, burgundy is the top picked color for ties. | | | | you tried too hard. Save the flashy ties and stilettos |
| 3. Accessories - Employers do not want to see your | | | | for when you go out to celebrate the new job, after |
| backpack or your purse. A portfolio or briefcase is | | | | you're hired. |
