How to Dress for a Factory Position Interview

Make your outfit give an interviewer a positive first impression.

Part of a successful job interview involves making a positive first impression. Because your appearance is integrally connected with the opinions other people formulate about you, this means that your clothing and personal appearance have a significant impact on first impressions. Every kind of job interview, from entry-level to executive, requires attention to your appearance. Dress for a factory position interview carefully to portray yourself as someone who will be a high-quality employee.

Things You'll Need

• Dress slacks or conservative skirt
• Collared, button-down dress shirt or collared blouse
• Tie for men
• Clean and shiny shoes
• Conservative jewelry

Instructions

1. Wear dress slacks (for both genders). Women could also wear a knee-length-or-longer skirt. Keep the colors neutral and basic -- tan, navy, black or khaki. Add a standard dress shirt and tie for men or a collared blouse for women. Choose a basic tie -- no cartoons or strange graphics. Add shoes that fit the rest of your outfit, such as loafers or low-heeled pumps.

2. Add embellishments carefully. Do not add extravagant jewelry or hair adornments. Instead, keep jewelry minimal.

3. Style your hair tastefully. Men should have a neat haircut and women should create an attractive hairstyle. Men should shave and trim facial hair. Keep makeup restrained and unobtrusive.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your reflection in a full-length mirror. If you see any wrinkles or stains in your clothes, change or get out the iron. Make sure you look fresh, clean and unwrinkled.

• Consider concealing body piercings and tattoos at an interview until you learn about an employer’s policies regarding body art. Employers have a legal right to restrict visible body art on employees during work hours.

References

• Northern Illinois University: Tips to Dress for Success
• "How to Succeed at Interviews"; Sudhir Andrews; 1988
• "Career Quest for College Students"; Robert T. Uda; 2004
• Fox News; Body Art and Tattoos in the Workplace; October 2006