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Dressing for Interviews
Choosing the right attire for an interview is critical. Will the clothes you choose land you a job? Of course not, but the first impression an interviewer has of you will be based on your appearance. You want that impression to be a favorable one! Of course, as a college student, you likely won’t be able to spend hundreds of dollars on a new wardrobe for your interviews; however, you should choose an outfit that is professional, clean, well-fitting, and appropriate. For specific advice on how to dress for your interview, check out the following websites:
Dress to Impress - A Guide for Women and Men
- What to Wear: Volunteer Work
- What to Wear: Business Casual
- What to Wear: Formal
- Quintessential Careers
- CollegeGrad.com
Business Meal Etiquette
It is not uncommon for an interview to include lunch or dinner. This may or may not be part of the formal interview process. Regardless, your interviewer and other dining companions will be using this time to assess you and your table manners will say a lot about the kind of candidate you are. If you aren’t sure which fork to use, or which water glass is yours, now would be the time to brush up on your table manners. For a crash course in business meal etiquette, check out the following websites:
- Ball State University - Dining Etiquette
- Ball State University - Basic Table Manners