It's not being old-fashioned...
Going to meet clients for the first time doesn’t need to be a daunting experience. EWC is always happy to prep candidates when going for client interviews. We want to ensure all bases are covered so you secure your next role. Always remember – ‘dress for success’ – first impressions still count in this day and age. Regardless of company culture and dress code, you as the candidate should always dress in a corporate fashion for your first interview.
FOR LADIES
- Business suit – pants or skirt
- Stockings should be worn with clean, high heeled shoes
- A crisp, ironed shirt or top underneath is ideal
- Hair should be clean, washed and worn ideally in an 'up-style'
- All clothes should be either dry cleaned or washed before hand. All creases removed.
- Please avoid wearing ‘heavy’ perfume to an interview as this may take the focus away from you in interview – the client could even be allergic. Light perfume is preferable
- A somewhat delicate subject, but one that must be addressed is the use of deodorant. This should always be worn – people get nervous when going for interviews so being fully prepared for anything is the key. No one wants to have body odour when going for a potentially life changing role!
FOR MEN
- A full suit should be worn – shirt, tie, trousers and jacket
- Shirts must be ironed and pressed and no outlandish ties – for e.g. no cartoon or inappropriate characters. Ties should be understated
- Hair neatly combed, clean shaven appearance and no heavy aftershave
- A somewhat delicate subject, but one that must be addressed is the use of deodorant. This should always be worn – people get nervous when going for interviews so being fully prepared for anything is the key. No one wants to have body odour when going for a potentially life changing role!
- If you are going for a sales role, research has shown that people feel more comfortable ‘buying’ from someone who is clean shaven, with no facial hair and those not wearing a black suit. Who would have thought?
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