How to Dress for an Interview

The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why, in many cases, it is still important to dress professionally for a job interview, regardless of the work environment.

What's the appropriate dress code for an interview? You'll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one. In general, the candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

Here's more on what to wear to an interview for professional, casual and startup companies, when you want to make the best impression.

How to Dress for a Professional Interview

Men's Interview Attire

·         Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)

·         Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)

·         Belt

·         Tie

·         Dark socks, conservative leather shoes

·         Little or no jewelry

·         Neat, professional hairstyle

·         Limit the aftershave

·         Neatly trimmed nails

·         Portfolio or briefcase