Interview Questions UK

No one expects you to turn up at an interview wearing a bowler hat and pin stripe suit (which is just as well, if you are a woman) but there are certain standards of dress that are appropriate at interviews and some definite ‘No Nos’.

First of all if you are a woman, then avoid turning up in a very low cut top with a skirt that is microscopic. Women interviewers may not be too impressed! A hint of cleavage is acceptable (you are not expected to turn up in sackcloth) but too much cleavage can simply make you look cheap.

You should also steer away from very dramatic outfits (whether you are male or female) and find a middle ground, whereby you look smart, but not over the top in terms of being a fashion victim.

If you are applying for a job in a factory or one where you are expected to dress casually, it is still appropriate to dress smart casual for the interview, so you may not need to wear a suit, but something that still shows you have made a bit of an effort.

Sometimes it is hard to know the dress code, but if you are with a recruitment agency, ask them what kind of dress code they think will be appropriate. If you aren’t with a recruitment agency, then research the company and see what their corporate style is and dress appropriately from there: ie if on their website everyone is very smartly dressed, then a suit might be in order, but if not, then just go for smart casual.

Whatever you wear for the interview, make sure that it is clean and that it is ironed or pressed. If you turn up wearing a creased shirt and a tie with egg stains on it, an employer will not take you seriously.  Clothes may only be window dressing for you, but you should use clothes to help show you off at your best!