Work Dish

First impressions cannot be changed. When you go on a job interview, you have to look as professional as possible. Even if you are going on an interview for a job that doesn’t require more formal clothing, you need to dress for the interview.

Gentlemen, wear dress slacks and a dress shirt and tie. If you are in a cooler climate and may need a jacket, wear it. Make sure it’s a fitted blazer, of appropriate length, not a Yankees jacket. Pants and jacket should be black, navy, brown, beige or gray. Stay conservative. Shirts can be any subdued color that match. Stay away from bright colors in the shirt and a tie that matches is all you would need. If the job is a creative type, you can add a pop of color with a tie. Wear socks that match the pants and blend in when you sit down and cross legs and clean, polished shoes, black, brown or navy!

Women can’t go wrong with a business suit: skirt, blouse and jacket with neutral conservative colors. Do not wear anything that shows too much leg or cleavage.

Tattoos or piercings showing other than an earlobe is an immediate turnoff.