Job
interviews in Australia can be stressful as you have to prove to your would-be
employer that you are capable of handling the job you are eyeing for.
Applicants consider job interviews as their passport towards a good career path
or a change in career. Needless to say, acing this interview is vital for many
applicants. You may be a graduate of a reputable school or perhaps have solid
academic achievements, but during your job interview you may not get the job
because of the seemingly trivial but important factors such as the way you
dress and carry yourself.
Many
applicants fail to realize that the way they dress, style their hair, and wear
makeup can either make or break their way into the job they are applying for.
The truth is that employers and HR officers can determine one’s personality by
just merely looking at how he/she carries himself/herself during job interview.
They can easily pinpoint if the applicant has the tendency to be a slacker or
an asset to the company. Because of this, it is important for applicants to
know how to dress and to carry themselves during their interview to improve
their chances of getting hired.
Wear something that perfectly fits your body – It is
not advisable to wear loose clothes when undergoing a job interview. Wearing
such clothing can suggest to the employer that you are too casual and are not
serious about the job you are applying for. However, this does not mean you
have to wear tight clothes because it may make you feel uncomfortable.
Tidy up your hair – If you sport
a longhair, you would want to pull it up in a sleek ponytail neatly to suggest
your professionalism. However, if you have shorthair, it is advised that you
apply a setting product on it to make it look more neat and professional.
Avoid wearing bold eyeshadow and make-up – Wearing bold-colored eye shadow can give a
connotation to your interviewer that you have a strong personality and the
tendency to create a rift in the workplace, making you a liability for the company.
Wear something nice – Male applicants
are advised to wear polo, well-fitting slacks, and black shoes. For the women,
they can wear blazers, blouse, and well-fitting pencil skirt, and should not
wear revealing or skimpy clothing. Wearing heels is a good bet. You must remember that
first impression may last, which is why wearing something nice is a requirement
if you are really serious about getting the job.
Avoid wearing clothes with striking colors – It is
not a good idea to wear red or black during a job interview. These colors tend
to connote that you have a very strong personality, which can be problematic to
the position you are applying for. You may want to wear something more neutral
like blue, brown, and white – these colors are easy to the eyes.
Don’t overdo accessories and perfume – For
women applicants, they may wear some accessories but not too many. You may wear
a bracelet, watch, or simple necklace. Avoid wearing strong scented perfume,
just wear something light and nice to the nose – you would not want your
interviewer to sneeze because of the strong scent you are wearing.
Wear comfortable shoes – Although
stilettos are nice to the eyes, they are preferred during job interviews. Aside
from it can easily make you feel uncomfortable, it can also give an impression
that you have a very bold personality to the interviewer. You may wonder if you
can wear heels, the answer is a big yes. However, just make sure to wear such
shoes that will not make you trip and fall, something that’s comfortable.
Your looks
are as important as your curriculum vitae, which is why it is important to be
mindful of how you carry yourself during your interview.
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