What Should I Wear to a Job Interview: Men’s Edition

What Should I Wear to a Job Interview: Men’s Edition

By Ruoro Kairu 

Dressing right for an interview can be stressful. Should you always wear a suit? Are jeans ever okay? Must you wear a tie every time?

While attending an interview, you want to make the best impression from when you walk in for the interview. The interviewer will start analyzing you from how you’ll have dressed. To make the right first impression, you’ll need to dress the part.

Depending on the job level and type you’re interviewing for, you’ll likely dress in business formal or business casual.

Regardless of the job you’re interviewing for, you should steer away from clothes that are can distract the interviewer – too loose, too tight, too old or just offensive.

Here are some tips for what men should wear to interviews.

What are some of the appropriate interview clothes?

Black, gray, navy and official pants are always an acceptable choice. White shirts are universally acceptable, but in some instances, you can get away shades of different colors, such as blue.

When it comes to ties, you should keep away from anything too loud or outrageous.

What is business formal and business casual?

Business formal: Basically, this is either a two or three-piece suit with a tie. For this, you should stick to professionally acceptable colors – black, gray or navy, and a solid-colored tie.

Business casual: This is less formal dressing that you can incorporate more into. You can, for instance, wear a formal shirt and tie with a light solid-colored sweater.

Regardless of how casual the interview is, try and keep away from jeans, shirts, torn clothing, and clothes with graphics, writings or prints.

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When accessorizing, keep it as minimal as you can. Watches are generally acceptable, but chains, bangles, and bracelets are largely unacceptable.

If you’ll apply cologne, let it be mild. You do not know if the interviewer could have a reaction to the cologne you’re wearing.

Your shoes should look professional, clean and shiny.

For professionals in the creative industry, you can include a bit more color to your dressing, but do not overdo it. For example, you can include a creative tie or a brighter shirt. The other rules, however, still apply.

Here’s a breakdown for what you should wear to different positions.

1. Internship positions

As an intern, you’re likely looking for opportunities that will offer experience and possibility for growth.

Read on to discover what you should wear for different interview positions.

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