How to Wear Business Causal Attire

Wearing the proper business causal attire to an interview, meeting or any other semi formal environment is important for making a good first impression on the hiring manager. With a good impression, you might just land that perfect job that you been seeking for months. This article talks about how to wear business causal attire.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• interview attire
• makeup

1. Whenever going to an interview, always dress conservative business causal attire. This is especially important if you are seeking a job in a conservative business climate. Remember, business causal attire gives a professional appearance in any situation.

2. Never dress causally on an interview even when the job is in the science field and has an in-lab practical part. Keep business casual attire in your mind at all times.

3. Always cover your tattoos with clothing. Even though many people believe in the right to express individuality, the conservative business climate always calls for professionalism.

4. According to recent research, people perceive others base on how they look. Although we always say don't judge the book by its cover, people subconsciously do it all the time. It's just human nature. Making a good first impression on the hiring manager is always very important.

5. For woman: solid color conservative suit / skirt with matching blouse, moderate heels (neutral colors), very little or no jewelry, neutral makeup (use earth tone colors such as brown), light perfume, and professional looking hairstyle.

6. For man: solid color conservative suit with matching long sleeve shirt, (black is the best choice here) socks and conservative black leather shoes, no jewelry (watch and wedding ring are okay), clean shaven, neatly trimmed and clean nails.

7. If you are shopping for business causal attire on a budget, try express, they have some great pants that are professional enough for most occasions.

Tips & Warnings

• Although interview causal attire is important, nothing substitutes for preparedness for most occasions.

[Cateeto]

on 9/21/2008 It's always stressful to know what to wear and what not to wear! Eek!

[purrfect1969]

on 9/19/2008 First impressions are really important. Great advice.

[vikki9]

on 9/18/2008 The first impression is set before the first question is uttered. Great advice!

[Susang6]

on 9/17/2008 this is certainly a topic that needs to be addressed. I agree with you 100%. First impressions, certainly the applicant would want to make a good one. May I please add, that Jeans aren't appropriate for any employment interview. Thank you for writing this valuable article. 5*

[ebnickiea]

on 9/17/2008 gret article-first impressions are everything