[WATCH]: How To Dress For a Job Interview

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from KHall and more videos in the Interviewing category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Walking into a job interview wearing the wrong attire is like showing up at a black-tie event dressed for a costume party. A bad move you’ll instantly regret. To complete this How-To you will need: Tidy, neatly styled hair A clean face, hands, and fingernails A clean, professional outfit A briefcase or portfolio And a pair of comfortable closed-toe shoes Small, tasteful jewelry A light and subtle perfume or aftershave A manicure Natural-looking makeup And a new haircut Step 1: Find out dress code Before the big event, find out how the employees dress where you’ll be interviewing. Ask whoever’s arranging the interview for you what the dress code is, and if they have any pointers on what to wear. Step 2: Choose clothes Find something in your wardrobe that’s in line with what other employees wear, but kick it up a notch—a sharp tie, a colorful scarf or pocket square. Something to separate you from the pack. Step 3: Don’t go overboard But don’t go overboard. You want to make a good impression, not a fashion statement. Step 4: Keep it tasteful Go easy on the aftershave or perfume too, or the makeup and jewelry—keep things tasteful. Step 5 …