What to Wear to an Interview:  The General Rules

The General Rules

Dressing up for an interview is all about matching their company culture.

The General Rules

Most offices operate in business professional attire (don’t worry we’ll get into that in less than 50 seconds), but some startups and companies prefer casual outfits in the office (we’ll also give you the deets on this).

The General Rules

If you’re not sure what to wear to your job interview, you could send a quick email to your recruiter to ask about the dress code.

The General Rules

If anything, it will demonstrate your proactive nature and your intentions to do well in your interview.

The General Rules

If for whatever reason you think asking is a bit too out there for you, most companies have social media profiles these days. You could check a few of their employees’ profiles and see what they’re wearing during office hours.

The General Rules

Here is a general guideline of what to wear to an interview according to the industry or department you’re in:

Creative/ Fashionable

- Entertainment - Fashion - Graphic Design - Travel - Music

Business Casual

- Sales - Government agencies - Education - Retail

Business Casual

- Small Business - Tech - Engineering - Real Estate

Casual

- Repair - Landscaping - Plumbing - Construction

Conservative/ Business Professional

- Law Firms - High-level governmental institutions

Conservative/ Business Professional

- Corporations - Financial institutions - Accounting Firms

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