What to Wear to a Job Interview (+ Secret Rules!)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Do you have an interview coming up and you're wondering, "Umm, what do I wear to this job/internship interview!?" - well, I'm here to help! From suits to blazers, where to shop and secret tips to help you look your best, here is a complete guide to how to dress for your next job interview :) Let me know what you think in the comments below (+ please introduce yourself if you're new here!)
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1:45-3:25 #1 Rule of Job Interviews
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4:30-7:00 Levels of Business Attire
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I found out that part of why I was hired was that I was wearing a grey knitted sweater at my interview. My two now colleagues both happened to wear grey sweaters to my interview and were saying before they met me "wouldnt it be funny if the person we hired was also wearing a grey sweater?" So when I was wearing one, they saw it as a sign. Halo effect maybe?
I say this lovingly: the store recommendations are a nonstarter for plus-sized women. It might be worth partnering with a plus-sized vlogger and letting her take the lead on recommending stores for women of size.
Noted, feel free to drop some recs here too!
As a plus size woman that has worked in a corporate setting for many years, these are my go to places to shop… Lane Bryant typically offers suits, however, they will most likely not be in store, but online only. Macy’s and Dillard’s also offer plus size suit options as well. I’m sure if you Google it will give many more online options
I get my staples at torrid usually on clearance. I have a pair of black slacks and a khaki pair. I feel like most of torrid is geared towards business casual
Nice observation
@@lexiwitdagoodhairit depends on the season with torrid, they go through phases of having lots of buisness casual things then they go through phases of nothing but oversized graphic tees
Went for a job interview for custodian at a state college.
Now Some might think oh they will hire anybody.
No. Thats far from the truth.
I went for a city custodial job and there was over 100 other applicants. They took us in bunches of 50 and we had to take a test. Kinda like the post office gives.
So I get an interview for a state college.
I looked up the colors of this college and wore clothes in those colors.
I walked into the interview wearing a blue polo and all 4 of the interviewers were wearing blue.
I have not done anything yet and I already look like I belong.
The world has lost hope when a custodial position becomes competitive. I respect the work you do and the amount of unsung labor it takes, but the state of this country is so crazy.
Thank you for noting that thrift stores are a good choice to buy professional clothing. I bought my only suit from a vintage store for about $60 and it fit almost perfectly which, as a short person, is next to impossible at regular stores.
On thrift and consignment shops: I live in a blue-collar town. The dressier women's clothes are way out of date and I'm willing to bet there's not a suit in any of them. Forty miles south, however, there's a much larger city with far more professional businesses. The clothes there are much more high-end and current. It's worth the drive. Thanks for what you do, Erin!
I second this! My favourite thrift shops are in very rich parts of town - going today to look for more clothes for a new job! 🎉
@@neverhaddachance Good luck on the new job!
Much better to buy a cheaper suit that will fit over shift. Simply because finding thrift items in your size is luck
Hi Erin! Great video ❤
I had a job interview last week, and I used your videos to help me prepare. Especially the "tell me about yourself" question. I felt really confident, and I got the job! Thank you ❤
The best budget women's work pants are the pixie cut pants from old navy. My whole lab wears them to confrences!
Also, seconding H&M. I am 5'3 and my suit from 2016 still looks great and fit right off tbe rack.
Wide leg or skinny?
This is coming in clutch! I have an interview tomorrow and I’ve been freaking out!
I hope your interview went well.
Thank you so much, Erin! I love your videos. I have a call interview tomorrow; watching all your interview videos to get my reminders and prep for it.
Super helpful explaining the attires, I was looking at your other videos and in one of your thumbnails DAMN you rock a black suit! You should’ve worn it in this video
A few things that cost mostly just time and effort: Clean your shoes, and if they are genuine leather, make sure they are polished. The same with your bag. And even if you're going for smart casual and wearing a t-shirt, it might be worth ironing that t-shirt - it looks neater that way.
I don't normally use hairspray, but for an interview I might to keep stray hair in check. And a simple hairdo can save women from getting a fresh haircut to look neat! (Also saves the hairday in a bad weather.)
I felt sincerely silly sitting in my dining room in a suit for a zoom interview. It worked though. I got a job offer from all three of the companies I interviewed for. Weirdest thing was my socks. I wore my everyday gray crew socks instead of my dress socks. And no shoes. That felt weird.
I had a friend who wore a full suit to an interview at TJ Max lol. I laughed at him bit he did get the job
I stumbled upon this "fashion"-able interview video and decided to let it play through. I must say, you are likeable, stylish and forward. I am pleasantly surprised, it is good info. So much so, that I wish I could grab you to dash off to find interview clothes with. Alas, I cannot. Back out on the career hunt and I am as left-footed as an elephant in tap shoes. I have donned a uniform for my entire history and am the epitome of "what do I wear ?" . Staring blankly into my 33 item closet...da dummm... yes i wear t shirts and jeans out of uniform, but shrivel at the thought of mirrors and dressing rooms and also finding a pal to ask the daunting question; "How does this look?"...fearing no, dreading the impending answer. or then, there's just put on what I pick, which, may really only look good on the hanger, or the circular file. I can't even get my hair do out of the military days. Yes, in short, I'm a rolling tragedy...H-E-L-P!!! frazzled health-care worker with no style (no time) bahaha...
thank you so much😊
Hi, Erin! I subscribe to Brock's channel too. He's got some good stuff. Though I'm 5'8 without my chelsea boots. I personally haven't had the best experience at Indochino. I told them exactly what type of break I wanted. They did not listen. Just my experience though. I personally purchase my suits from Charles Tyrwhitt. And have learned to take them to my tailor for adjustment. It does cost more. But it's totally worth it. I buy my dress shirts their too. I'm Andrew. I've noticed that the x stitching is even on overcoats. And I admittedly have sometimes forgotten to clip it. Sometimes I'll catch it. And sometimes my Dad will.
By the way ... I really like your content. I appreciate how you take most things career related and make them as easy as possible to understand. I feel like I owe you a hug. I don't live too far from you. I live in Reston, Virginia. That's in the Washington, DC metro area.
Hi, Erin. Remember the trend of nylons that stay up on their own? A young woman came to interview with my boss and hers didn't! They fell down pretty much as she walked in his office door. He had to leave his office to allow her to take them off. She was mortified. They did the interview. She didn't get the job. My boss was a neat guy, so he didn't hold it against her. I think she was just not a good fit for the position. I would like to add that you should try to be comfortable in your clothes. If you're not used to dressing professionally you may not know what to do with your hands or whatever. Try to appear at ease with yourself. And have a different shirt/blouse to switch out for the callback, if possible.
We had someone apply to work at our company (advertising-adjacent) show up in a tux. Maybe overcompensating since his background was as a server in a restaurant? Def overdressed but got the internship
Thank you for this guide also you are absolutely beautiful
Hey, I love your videos. I am currently interviewing and follow a lot of your advice in the area of negotiation and standing up for my value as an employee.
I am following your advice to get a written offer before negotiating. It seems to be a struggle recently. Several employers are asking me to verbally consent to the position before they send an offer. I can't wrap my head around this one. Any advice?
holy crap you're Brock's sister? I've been following him off and on for years. Like, crap that's awesome.
Who is Brock
Hey Erin!! Just wanna say i LOVE your videos 🤗 I've been a SAHW for years now, i graduated with my bachelor's of arts back in 2020, but decided to focus on my family before jumping into putting my degree to use. I found a customer service representative remote job for a dispatch company. I have an interview tomorrow (yay!), because of my finances i don't have the money to get new clothes, & i sadly don't own anything even close to fancy, ath-leisure is the closest I've got but the company's general attire for in office is business casual, yet I'll be working from home entirely if i get the job. How do i approach this? Thank you for all your videos!! Much love from the West Coast 🇺🇲 🙌🏼
Goodwill and other thrift stores have surprisingly good business casual options. I think goodwill even has a specific section of the store for it. Good luck with your interview!
@@mountainaccident2001 thank you!! I'll definitely do something browsing at thrift stores for sure 😁
@AdviceWithErin, when would it be appropriate to wear Zebra Stripes or Hot Pink for a job interview?
Hi Erin, I would love to hear what options you have for plus sized women. Due to my size, I am unable to shop at several stores because they do not stock my size, including H&M and Express.
I’m not sure what your size is, but I see H&M has a section on their website for plus sized. Nordstrom Rack, Lane Bryant, and Eloquii and LOFT Plus are good options too.
the first rule about dressing,and when they tell you how to dress should i still ask what to wear for an interview saking about the job,some plaaces they say casual wear or wear comfortable clothing in job because it is a physical job.-so should i wear casual or should i ask
I only wish tayloring was always so simple. I need modifications that cannot feasibly be done on jackets/shirts or trousers after the fabric has been cut. Making professional business attire difficult to achieve - it needs tayloring from the start. Business casual is doable, though. Thank goodness in the jobs I apply for business casual is fine! (I've had the interviewer wear a fleece hoodie for an expert role.)
I think that you can overdress for an interview. If you are going to a car mechanic interview wearing business casual, they will definitely look at you weird and think that you don’t suit the role. If you wear working clothes and your hands are permanently stained from oil, you might be more likely to get the job.
I agree with the first part. You can defenitely overdress for an interview. In my opinion what she said about dressing one step above what people normally wear on the job still fits in your example though. I have multiple friends who work as mechanics and they wouldn't wear working clothes to an interview, they would probably wear a casual outfit like jeans and a tshirt or polo. That might just be what people do in my area...maybe it is different where you live.
Did I miss the link to the menswear interview outfits you said your brother put together?
Any clothing store suggestions for either tall or long torso people?
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Unfortunately, it's a lot harder to find professional clothes that fit well if you're plus-size. I have a blazer I love from Eloquii, but that site and many other similar ones are very pricey. It's even harder if you are, like me, shorter than Erin.
Well, one thing I noticed is, have a thought at your bag you're wearing. I mean You're polished and look stunning and then you wear your sack that's 5 years old and smells and looks 🤨 ... I think you know what I mean 😊
Hi Erin! New viewer here; hope my thumbnail photo is a good interview look!
Good and clear advice, but one thing missing is that, at least in my case, most of my first interviews are online. It would be good to address those because it's slightly different in the sense that there's only one view of you, and as a film maker, perhaps you can share what looks good for the camera, or what lighting to use, if we should wear a little more make up or less, and things like that. 😉
Light up shadow areas ( in male up as in the room). Do not sit in front of a window but to its side. Light up thé other, 'shadowy side' with some form of table lamp. Ensure a clear background with no information except perhaps a plant. No distractions or unconscious bias for them. Put the camera far enough so that your upper body is visible even your hands, and not only your face . Smile.
Advice coming from photographer😊
White text on a white background is very difficult to read. Please look at fonts with a shadow, or choose a contrasting color.
What if the interview is NOT for an office job? Plus I don't have business casual clothes nor would I buy clothes I would wear once or twice. I have a background on heavy equipment. And I would not want to wear a suit (that is not my dress style) and be asked to operate a piece of heavy equipment.
If you’re going to be operating heavy machinery or similar the “step up” is probably smart casual, meaning a plain T-shirt and a pair of jeans without rips or holes. No need to purchase a suit or anything.
Maybe a polo shirt in a solid color? I've been told the ones from Uniqlo are good.
I would strongly suggest NO perfume or cologne, not even a little. It's risky, and your interviewera may be sensitive to scents.
I got baited with “few years into your career and you wanna learn” 😢
Would appreciate this video again for those not on the gender binary. Is it OK to dress a certain way if that's how you identify?
I think a pant suit with a turtle neck/ shirt is usually a safe bet !
I don't think the answers for non-binary people _exist_ yet.
suits, trousers, button-downs are all gender-neutral!
what mic are you using?? I need to get one soon.
it's a rode! super nice mics!
what about video interviews do you wear the same?
Yes, all of it, so not just the visible part. You want to look, but especially feel, great for video interviews, too. I think she said so in the video. Good luck!
I'd even wear pretty much the same even for a phone call interview without a video - because clothing affects how we feel, and that is translated ot how we behave and sound.
When she says look really hot, I hope everyone does not read that as look very sexy. Remember, she also used the word modest. That means don’t show a lot of skin, cleavage, or thighs and don’t wear clothes that are too tight. Those make you look cheap and tasteless and do not inspire respect. For women, don’t overdo the makeup and wear smooth, neat hairstyles. You want them to remember You, not your bright red lipstick or your extreme hairstyle. Keep accessories to a minimum and keep them understated. I disagree with Erin on tattoos and piercings. Better to cover these up as best you can because you never know what the attitude towards these may be in any certain environment. Better safe than sorry.
Unfortunately, I agree with your last point. Depends on the company but I tend to cover my many ear piercings with hair and I don’t have any visible tattoos on my arms/neck/calfs. Especially if you’re aiming for highly professional or corporate job
maybe I'm old school but I wouldn't wear earrings or shoes like that to an office interview...
What to wear to a job interview is a really difficult topic for me, but unfortunately, the tips given are usually not very helpful to address my needs as a neurodivergent person because I have huge sensory issues surrounding clothing and am non-binary/trans so my body shape can be a bit hard to accomodate for.
I just... ironing is a big issue for me sensory wise, I tend to struggle with synthetic fibers, I easily feel restricted, I live in exercise clothes, so wearing even usual clothes is a huge change for me, I hate a lot of pants.
And then, wearing those things I end up super uncomfortable, and then I end up having the issue that I'm not seeing the overlap in what I am comfortable in and what I am supposed to wear.
IKR, these videos basically scream “just be neurotypical!!” And who’s got the money to get clothes tailored when they’re looking for a job? The whole process is discriminatory and infuriating!!
Love your videos, but this one is too white. Your skin/hair/background is all white - hard to focus
Clothing is not white but also bright
i am an angel, hard to not glow
@@yarikpanteleev (but thanks for the feedback lol not much i can do about my skin color but summer is coming soon!)
Let me share a secret....when you DEFAULT on your dry cleaning item(s) they will end up at the thrift stores
Women….stud earrings….hair pulled back….professional make up meaning nothing over the top and should look natural….a black suit, navy, plum….shorter length neat nails….old rule was French or pale colors…now a darker color of wine or deep red is ok…nothing blue, green or purple….ladies…do not do Daisy Duck eyelashes….
this one is Kind of funny because I would have assumed it is obvious but after seeing The Hills im like yeah... can't believe people need this kid of reality checks...but they do. smh.
While I appreciate your content, you would do so much more to model good behavior if you didn't say "like" 100 times. I have seen people not get hired due simply to that -- it's annoying and some professionals don't want to be around it. In fact, we should all work on minimizing our use of filler words, whatever they may be. "Literally" is another word to avoid. Have you done a video on speech patterns and ways to improve?