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What to wear to an interview
When choosing interview attire, consider some of the
important objectives of your outfit, such as:
• Making a good impression on a potential employer.
• Feeling comfortable and confident during the
interview experience.
• Dressing appropriately for the job to which you’re
applying: Is the employer’s dress code casual or formal,
especially as more and more offices shift towards
remote work?
• Dressing for the location: onsite at the company’s
headquarters or via Zoom.
Keep in mind that when you decide what to wear to an
interview, your priorities are to present your qualifications
and make empowered career decisions. That means your
attire should complement rather than distract from the real
focus of your interview. Using our simple process below, you
can choose your outfit confidently without having to spend a
lot of time and energy on this aspect of interviewing.

3 steps for choosing your interview attire

Follow these three steps, while freeing up mental energy to
conduct the rest of your interview preparation.

1. Consider common rules of thumb.
• Dress one step up from what those in the workplace
environment wear. For example, if a company’s leader
and employees typically dress in jeans and t-shirts,
your step up might include a pair of non-denim pants
and a tucked-in shirt.
• Prioritise feeling comfortable and confident. Even if
you’ll be wearing a tie and button-down shirt, make
sure your garments do not restrict movement or irritate
your skin so that you can focus on the conversation
with a potential employer. You may even choose to
wear something you already know feels Make sure
every garment in your ensemble is clean, free of
wrinkles or tears, and properly fitting. These details
alone can polish your look.

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