Men’s and women’s dress etiquette for interviews

Men’s dress etiquette for interviews

Clothing refers to clothes and their decoration, that is, in a broad sense clothing. It includes clothing and decoration. Decoration has two meanings. One is decorative items, such as ties, brooches, glasses, watches, bracelets and other accessories; the other refers to decorative items or patterns and colors on clothes. Generally speaking, financial and consulting companies have particularly strict dress requirements for interviewers. The more polished, standardized and rigorous the dress is, the more it can blend in with the atmosphere of this type of enterprise. In contrast, when applying for positions in sales, marketing, middle management, and finance, you only need to dress appropriately and are not as demanding on details as the former. Advertising, planning and technical positions have relatively looser dress requirements, and some companies will also appreciate dressing styles that show one's own personality.

1. Suits

Suits should be of the same color. People tend to subconsciously trust people who wear light-colored tops more deeply.

(1) Style

For traditional companies, they should choose more traditional suits, while for more fresh companies, they can choose slim-fitting suits. The more formal one is a three-piece suit: a top, trousers and a vest. A two-piece suit is also acceptable, but the trousers and trousers must be a complete set.

For thin people, if they wear dark blue or medium-thick vertical striped suits, they will reveal their slenderness and thinness. Instead, wear warm colors such as beige and mouse gray, and use plaid or herringbone twill patterns. The suit will look plumper and stronger.

Those who are tall and thin should wear double-breasted or three-piece suits. The fabric should be made of textured and warm-feeling fabrics. Do not choose suits with narrow and sharp silhouettes.

When short and thin people wear suits, they can use the breast pocket to decorate the handkerchief. In order to increase the thickness of the chest, they can also put wallets, notebooks and other items in the inner pocket.

People who are fat can wear dark blue, dark gray, dark brown and other suits. Avoid beige, silver gray and other bloated colors. If it is a patterned suit, it is better to use 0.5-2cm vertical strips. The style of the suit can be straight-line American style, which will make the silhouette look sharp and slim. A double-breasted, four-button suit can hide your slightly bulging belly. Short and fat people can also wear a three-piece suit, so that the dividing lines of the body are not shown, and the pockets should be kept as free as possible. Tall and fat people should wear three-button suits or single-piece suits with long V-shaped waistbands to look chic. When wearing a single suit top, it is advisable to wear a dark top with light-colored trousers of the same color, which can not only cover up shortcomings but also look handsome.

Suit jacket: The trademark on the cuffs of the suit must be cut off. For a three-button suit, you can only fasten the first one, or the top two buttons. You cannot fasten the bottom button alone and leave the top buttons open. When wearing a double-breasted suit, all buttons must be buttoned. Especially the collar buttons. Avoid suit jacket sleeves that are too long and should be 1 cm shorter than shirt sleeves. Don't open suit pockets for stuffing.

Suit trousers: It is better to press the trousers and keep them straight. The length should be such that the trouser legs cover three-quarters of the heels in the upright position. Don't wear a new suit to an interview with an important company. Clothes that are 70% to 80% new are the most natural and appropriate. Putting a decorative handkerchief in the breast pocket of a suit looks quite unique.

　(2) Color

The colors of suits are mainly light blue, black with light gray, brown and beige. Top, pants and shoes one color.

(3) Selection of fabrics

Wear clothes made of natural fabrics, so that the clothes have an attractive "sagging" feeling. The sheen and texture of man-made fabrics give people a cheap feel and often retain human body odor, which is difficult to remove.

2. Shirt

The shirt should be long-sleeved, and the color should be white or light blue. Blue can be used for creative work. The shirt should be stiff-collared and the collar should be clean. , crisp, short-sleeved shirts and crew-neck shirts are not suitable for formal occasions. The collar opening of the shirt, the belt buckle and the outside of the front opening of the pants should be in line.

Wearing taboos: An old shirt with washed collar and cuffs or a new shirt that has never been wet are not suitable. The former is too tight and the latter shows too much traces of modification. The hem of the shirt should be tucked into the waistband of the pants.

Underwear, panties, shirts, etc. cannot be exposed. You can wear a round-neck white vest in summer. Avoid wearing a tie without unbuttoning the shirt, avoid wearing a shirt with a collar that is too large, leaving a gap between the collar and neck, and avoid placing the shirt outside of trousers.

Fabric selection: Like suits, the ideal fabric for shirts is also natural fabric. Wear cotton shirts that have been carefully sewn, professionally washed, and lightly starched (crisp).

3. Tie

In terms of the choice of tie material during the interview, it is best to wear a pure silk tie, which can give people a sense of elegance and is also the easiest to tie well. Linen ties, on the other hand, are too casual and wrinkle easily, making them more suitable for summer. Woolen ties look difficult to tie casually. Man-made fibers have the characteristic of luminescence, and it would be unprofessional if it was too bright.

Principles for color matching of ties: Mainly use low-key tones and do not have large patterns. The more conservative pattern is diagonal stripes. The diagonal pattern from left to right is British style, and vice versa is American style. Executives have always favored wide, three-dimensional stripes, so the fabric became known as "power stripes." Avoid dots, pictures, sports images, etc. It is better to match it with a black suit and white shirt, and gray, blue, and green ties; it is better to match it with a blue suit and white shirt; it is better to wear a blue, carmine, or orange tie. The width of your tie should be roughly the same as the width of your suit jacket's lapels. If your tie is wider than this, it will look older. Avoid ties that are too short. The length of the tie should be such that the tip of the tie covers the belt buckle.

There are many ways to tie a tie knot. Now there are mainly American and British styles. The American style is a double knot, and the British style is a warm sand knot, an asymmetrical single knot. This can be chosen based on the width of the shirt collar. Generally speaking, it is not necessary to use a tie clip for interview attire.

4. Shoes

It is best to choose black or brown solid-color leather shoes. The leather shoes should be black but not dirty, and bright but not new. Leather shoes with square toe laces are the most conservative option, but are almost universally accepted. Strapless leather shoes are also more elegant and decent. These strapless leather shoes need to be simple and elegant, with shallow uppers.

5. Socks

Socks should be the same color as the suit, belt, and leather shoes, mainly black, gray and brown. The length of the socks should exceed the ankle and should not be exposed when sitting down or crossing the legs. calf.

6. Belt

The belt should match the shoes you choose. A blue, black or gray suit is best paired with a black belt, and a brown, tan or beige suit is best paired with a brown belt. The buckle should not be too eye-catching, should not be too large, too bright, and should not have many patterns and patterns.

7. Accessories? Briefcase - watch, pen, notebook, ring, necklace, glasses, earrings, wallet

The condition of the briefcase should be equal to or newer than the suit, not older than the suit. Don’t pack too many things. Keep the right amount of money and business cards in your wallet. The color of the briefcase should match the clothes, black is versatile. Choose the briefcase size based on your personal height and needs. Generally it should be slightly larger than A4 paper, and put your resume on it. No conspicuous logos or text. During the interview, be sure to place your handbag by your feet, not on your lap, to avoid forgetting it or unintentionally fiddling with it while walking.

For those who wear glasses, it is best to wear the frames to make people feel stable and harmonious. The appropriate height of the upper frame of glasses is 1/2 between the brow and the eyes, and the outer frame should be parallel to the widest part of the face. Friends who do not wear glasses must not wear sunglasses.

You can wear one ring, but you need to remove the necklace and earrings, unless the industry you are engaged in requires it.

Bring a notebook and pen.

Because the watch should be a business watch, it should not be too expensive, and sports watches should not be worn.

8. Hair style, beard, nails and hands

It is best to get a haircut a few days before and try to avoid getting a haircut the day before the interview to avoid looking unnatural. However, you should wash your hair the day before the interview to avoid dandruff remaining in your hair or clothes. It is best to blow dry. The hairstyle should not only match the face shape, but also match the age, body shape, personality, clothing, and professional requirements. Exaggerated and weird dyed hair, long hair, and bald heads should be avoided. It's a good idea to carry a small comb in your pocket. Because in addition to wind, dust, and other factors, the crowds on buses and buses may also mess up your hair.

Shave your beard cleanly, and do not scratch your skin when shaving. Shaving water is an appropriate substitute for male perfume; nails should be trimmed neatly the day before the interview.

Inch-inch hair is suitable for boys with good head shape and full face; people with wider foreheads should part their hair in a 37-part length so that more hair can cover the forehead; choose 40-60 parted hair Boys with "mid-part" or "middle-parted" hairstyles generally don't have too long faces, and those with oilier hair are more suitable.

Nails should not be too long unless required by the profession. Hands should be clean and skin should be shiny.

9. Perfume

Be extremely cautious when using perfume and avoid using strong or weird-smelling perfumes. Light fragrances can easily make others feel happy. The scent of perfume should be light, such as rose scent, Milanese and yellow horned orchid.

Dressing etiquette for girls in interviews

Clothing refers to clothes and their decorations, which is clothing in a broad sense. It includes clothing and decoration. Decoration has two meanings: one is decorative items, such as ties, brooches, glasses, watches, bracelets and other accessories; the other refers to decorative items or patterns and colors on clothes.

Women’s clothing is more complicated than men’s. From all aspects, if you are applying for positions such as teachers, engineers, cadres, etc., you should not dress too gorgeously or fashionably. Instead, you should choose solemn, elegant, and generous clothing to show a stable, elegant, and rigorous professional image. ; If the occupation you are applying for is a tour guide, public relations, service, etc., you can choose gorgeous and fashionable clothing to express your lively and enthusiastic professional characteristics.

1. Clothing

(1) Style

For women, suits and skirts are generally suitable for job hunting.

Don’t wear suits that are too tight, too fat, too transparent or too revealing. Small suspenders can be worn inside in summer. The neckline of your shirt or top should not be too low. Those with a V-neck or a slightly lower neckline can be paired with a scarf or scarf. When choosing a scarf, be sure to pay attention to the coordination with the clothes. For example, floral silk scarves can be paired with plain-colored clothes, while plain-colored scarves are suitable for colorful clothing. A scarf is the finishing touch. Blue-gray clothes tend to darken the face. If paired with a richly colored and warm-style nylon silk scarf, a vibrant effect can be achieved. A navy blue suit should be worn with a pure white silk scarf, which can not only highlight the red lips and dark eyes, but also maintain the refreshing and watery temperament of navy blue.

The length of the skirt is very particular. Older people can wear skirts that go past the knee, and younger interviewees can wear skirts that reach the knee. A skirt that is too short will not be dignified, and a skirt that is too long will look awkward. Old-fashioned.

For tops, women can wear shirts or solid-color professional tops. Don't force a tie, otherwise it will look ugly, unless there is a special request.

(2) Color

The color of clothes can be black, gray, dark blue, etc.

Black is more traditional and stable, suitable for interviews in finance, accounting, etc. But now some bright colors are also very popular. For example, women seeking public relations or secretary positions are more likely to be accepted by interviewers if they wear yellow clothes, because yellow usually shows rich fantasy and the pursuit of self-satisfaction. Red can show people's active and extroverted personality, strong subjective consciousness and strong desire for performance. This color is highly contagious and can easily impress the interviewer, excite him and impress him deeply. In addition, the color of the clothes should be the same as the shoes so that it will not look confusing.

Taboo colors: pink, floral, etc. The whole body should be within three colors.

2. Shoes

The style of shoes should be simple and basic ones that cover the toes. Do not wear open-toed shoes such as fish-mouth shoes, sandals and other casual shoes. The toe caps are not suitable. Choose pointed shoes, mainly round-toed shoes. Shoes with a slightly novel design will appear to be thoughtful and tasteful. The color of the shoes should be consistent with the color of the suit or skirt. It is not advisable to choose bright colors (i.e. patent leather color, candy color, etc.) and pattern shoes, solid colors are enough. The heel height of the shoes should be 3-8 centimeters, which is determined according to personal height and wearing habits. The length of the pants should cover the uppers of the shoes. When wearing boots and skirts in winter, the hem of the skirt should be longer than the top of the boots.

3. Socks

Socks are mainly stockings, and the color is flesh-colored. It is best to match black with yourself, otherwise it is better to wear less. Do not wear hooked socks when taking the test, but keep a pair in your bag as a preparation. Stockings should be higher than the hem of the skirt, and the sides of the stockings should not be exposed. You can wear pantyhose

4. Glasses

Glasses can modify your face shape. Try to choose frames that suit you and the style should be new. Do not wear sunglasses (goggles), reflectors, etc. to interviews. Keep lenses and frames clean. In addition, girls can also choose contact lenses or prescription contact lenses. You can all give yourself extra points.

5. Jewelry

The basic principle is that if you don’t know how to match, the less is beautiful, and if you know how to match, the right amount should be used. Generally, no more than two pieces of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings should be chosen, and those of the same texture or color should be chosen.

Earrings are mainly stud earrings and should be of appropriate size. Do not wear earrings, do not wear two or more, do not wear anything that makes a sound, cannot be too bright, and it is not easy to wear fake jewelry.

The necklace should match the overall outfit and should not be too long.

Among bracelets, bracelets are more popular, as they can bring out the beauty of women’s hands. Small ornaments on bracelets should be avoided, as should other jewelry with your initials engraved on it. For example, you are not allowed to self-report your name, school, and family situation in the bank re-examination, otherwise you will be punished as cheating.

6. Hands and nails

Nails should not be too long, and it is not easy to apply brightly colored nail polish, which can change the original unsightly color of the nails, such as flesh-colored or transparent colors. Play a modifying role. Hands should be clean and properly cared for.

7. Briefcase and wallet

Only bring one briefcase or small handbag, do not bring both. In most interview situations, carrying a briefcase conveys more authority than carrying a small handbag. Don't overstuff your bag. If you are short, the bag should not be too big. During the interview, be sure to place your handbag by your feet, not on your lap, to avoid forgetting it or unintentionally fiddling with it while walking.

8. Hair style

The hair style should suit you and can be determined according to your face shape.

(1) High forehead and low forehead. If your face shape has a high forehead, the ends of your hair should be combed downwards, with bangs or waves, so that your hair covers part of your forehead; if you have a low forehead, the ends of your hair should be combed upwards away from your forehead as much as possible. If you prefer bangs, they must be short. , never lower than the hairline to avoid making the forehead look lower.

(2) Wide forehead and narrow forehead. For a wide forehead, the hair tips should be combed from both sides to the middle, and use waves to cover the forehead that is too wide. For young women with narrow foreheads, the opposite is true. The hair should be combed back on both sides. If you have bangs, the curls should not extend to the temples.

(3) High cheekbones and low cheekbones. For high cheekbones, the hair on the temples should be combed forward, beyond the ear line, covering the cheekbones. The bangs may be slightly longer, but they cannot be combed in a middle parting style. As for young ladies with low cheekbones, the hair on both sides should be combed back and the ear lines should not be covered. The temples can be curled, and it is better to part them in the middle.

(4) Big nose, small nose. If you have a big nose, your hair should be combed high or back, and avoid parting in the middle, because parting in the middle will make your nose look bigger. It is best not to have bangs. Young ladies with small noses should never comb their hair upwards. The bangs should hang down to cover the hairline, but the bangs should not be left too long.

(5) Protruding chin and shrinking chin. The hair on the protruding chin, sides and forehead should be combed upward to expose the hairline, and the back of the head should be combed slightly upward. The chin should be narrowed, and the hair on the forehead and temples should be combed forward. It is advisable to cover the hair with seams and waves. The hair on the back of the head should be low and full.

(6) Thick and short neck. Hair should be combed upward on all sides and should be kept short and should never cover the hairline. If you have a long and slender neck, your hair should be combed back and avoid choosing shorter hairstyles.

When getting dressed, you should style your hair before putting on your coat to prevent foreign matter (dandruff, hair) from falling on the coat, giving people a sense of uncleanness.

The oval face is the standard face shape of Oriental women, and any hairstyle can be chosen. Long faces look thin, so the forehead should be appropriately covered in hair design, and the cheeks should be made wider.

People with round faces should comb the hair on the top of their heads high to add some visual strength to the face and try to cover their cheeks.

Square face shapes should try to cover up the edges and corners to make the face look rounder. For faces with a narrow forehead, the thickness of the hair on both sides of the forehead should be increased.

People with long faces should not keep their hair too short. People with longer chins can keep their hair on the sideburns. People who are short, fat or thin should not keep their hair long. People who are tall and thin should keep their hair longer.

When the weather is hot in summer, you can keep your hair cool and comfortable with short hair. If you have long hair, you can braid it or tie it up. Since most people have a strong secretion of facial oil in summer, excessive hair on the forehead often makes it difficult for heat to dissipate, which in turn makes the face even more shiny. Therefore, for summer hairstyles, you must consider that the hair on the forehead and cheeks should not be left too much, and the hair should be combed back and inward as much as possible. At the same time, paired with a light-colored top collar, it can make the face bright and lively.

In winter, people wear thicker clothes with high collars and long hair, which is both beautiful and warm. In windy places in winter, it is best to tie up your hair with a hat, scarf or simply a hair tie before going to the interview. Before arriving at the interview location, use the opportunity to go to the bathroom to relax and smooth your hair to avoid being blown away by the wind. Blow out your hair.

9. Make-up

Make-up should be elegant and should not be bare-faced or heavily made-up.

Going plain makeup doesn’t mean not wearing eye shadow, just put on eyeliner and that’s it. A well-groomed face will be key to your interview. Body language, facial makeup, dress, and mannerisms form the most important part of the interview. The first impression is the most important. It shows your attitude and way of life. People who don't know how to live won't work well.

　(1) Lips

The lips of young ladies should be light-colored, such as light purple. Do not use bright red, dark orange, etc., which will give you a vulgar feeling. Lip lines can reflect the lip shape and can be outlined lightly. The color should be the same as the lip gloss or lipstick. The color of lip gloss or lipstick should not be too bright. Lipstick is best. Lip gloss is easy to be spent or overflows the lip line, making it difficult to touch up makeup. If your lip color is too dark, you can apply a base first, or use tender red cream to lighten it before applying makeup. Try to use lipstick that is close to your skin tone.

　(2) Nose

You can apply a little light powder on the bridge of the nose, and use two dark and light shaving powders to outline the tall bridge of the nose. In addition, you don’t have to worry about it appearing under the light. Glossy. For those with acne, rosacea and rhinitis, it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in advance, or to make minor repairs. Long nose hair should be trimmed promptly.

(3) Eyes

Can be modified by applying eyeliner, mascara, and appropriate eye shadow. If you have problems such as myopia, strabismus and blinking, it is necessary to wear a pair of glasses to the interview, either invisible or colored lenses, which can be dark brown or black.

(4) Eyebrows

Good-looking eyebrow shapes can make people look more energetic. After repair, you can use eyebrow pencil or eyebrow powder to correct the deficiencies. Generally, women with fair skin can use brown eyebrow pencil to look good. Those with yellowish or dark skin can use dark brown or black, and those with fair skin can use light brown. You can refer to your own hair color to modify it.

1. Face shape

1. A-shaped face, that is, oval face or oval face

Suitable eyebrow shape: any eyebrow

2. Round shape Generally speaking, I think it is the legendary bun face.

Suitable eyebrows: high eyebrows and high eyebrow peaks

3. Square face, Chinese character face, mandible is obviously up, down, left and right Almost (that is, the length and width are about the same)

Suitable for eyebrow shape: Suitable for slightly higher eyebrows, the lines should be soft

4. Zigzag face

Suitable for eyebrow-shaped eyebrows The shape is slightly thicker, and the tail of the eyebrow is appropriately lengthened

5. Shen-shaped face

Suitable eyebrow shape: the peak of the eyebrow should be low, and the eyebrows should extend gently outward

2. Eyebrows Shape

1. Modification of centripetal eyebrows

Centripetal eyebrows make the facial features tight and unstretched. The key is to shave off the excess eyebrows first, move the eyebrow peak back slightly, and Lengthening the tail of eyebrows

2. Modification of centrifugal eyebrows

Since the distance is too far, an artificial eyebrow needs to be drawn on the eyebrows

3. Hanging eyebrows Modification

That is, the brow position is too low

4. Drooping eyebrows

The tail of the eyebrow is lower than the brow, making it appear depressed and embarrassing

5 , Eyebrows are scattered

Lack of contour, remove excess and add color tone

6. Eyebrows are light and sparse

Adjust eyebrows according to face shape, emphasize eyebrow peak, press Repair the direction of eyebrow growth

(5) Hair

It is not suitable to perm, dye or let your hair hang loose. It is best to tie it up or simply put it up to give a clean and neat look. The bangs vary according to the forehead. To determine. It is not advisable to use too many hairpins. The hairpin style, texture, and color should match the overall situation.

10. The perfume should not be too strong or too special, with fresh floral and fruity scents. The fragrance is the best. When spraying perfume, don't spray it directly on yourself. Spray the perfume into the air. You can rotate it in a circle under the perfume mist, or you can use antiperspirant to prevent bad odor in summer.