How To Dress For a Job Interview

What to wear?!

Under dressed or overdressed? That is the question. Dressing for different occasions calls for different things. It is deemed inappropriate going to the movies like this:

It is also deemed inappropriate to go to a business meeting like this:

We have different styles of dress for different things. By going into an interview or business meeting dressed professionally, you are showing your peers that you are taking your job seriously and are ready, focused, and organized. At Johnson and Wales University, we have a professional dress policy that is strictly enforced. Some students feel that this policy is way to strict and outdated. I feel that this policy sets us up for real life situations where by looking the part, we will get that job or promotion we are vying for!

At the North Miami campus, (Which i attend) the rules are as follows:

MEN

Shirts

 Any color long-sleeved or short-sleeved, spread or button down collar dress shirts

 Must be tucked in to dress pants  Classic patterns (i.e., subtle stripes, checks) or solid  Worn with tie tied snugly around neck

 Pullover shirts  Polo-style shirts  Busy/unprofessional patterns  No tie; loose or sloppy ties

Shoes

 Black or dark brown dress shoes in good condition  Worn with socks matching your pants

 Sneakers  Sandals or flip-flops  Boots

Pants

 Dress slacks (solid colors or subtle, classic patterns)  Worn at waist, not hips  Properly hemmed

 Overly baggy or poorly fitting pants  Khakis or jean-style pants  Unhemmed pants

Outerwear

 Solid, button up cardigan sweater  Professional suit jacket or blazer (solid colors or subtle, classic patterns)

 Pullover sweaters and sweatshirts  Athletic or casual jackets (i.e., nylon, denim)

Grooming

 Hair must remain neutral in color  Neatly trimmed facial hair or clean shaven  Clean, ironed clothing

 Unnatural hair colors (i.e., pink, blue)  Tattered, wrinkled clothing

Accessories

 University-issued name tag (required)  A dress belt that matches your shoes

 Facial jewelry or earrings  Hats or headwear