Dressing up for a job interview

There are always many reasons as to why you may go for an interview and not be called back for wok. Dress code is very vital and you should mind it because first impression matters a lot.
Let your dress code speak for you even before your curriculum vitae does.
Also get to know the job requirement so that your dressing shows that you have an idea of what you have come for and are ready to work.
Mathew Himbisa, a human resource officer says a company usually looks for a person who will promote the company’s image when outside and this starts with the way you have dressed.
He says you should not give the panelists a chance to eliminate you yet you have the power to impress and win them over to your side.
He further says if you come in dressed in what is required, this will show that you are oganised and can be able to do work in a way they want you to.

What is appropriate?
Anita Nayebare, a human resource consultant says there are a lot of things that come into the panelist’s mind when they look at you.
“A proper dress code not only enhances your looks but also gives you confidence because there is nothing to worry about since you are sure of your appearance,” says Nayebare.
For a woman, it is a crucial thing because any mess will give a negative impression to the people interviewing you especially the opposite sex because there is a lot that people think when it comes to job appointments,” she adds.
She advises women to avoid wearing things that expose their bodies. For instance, the skirt should be at knee length and the buttons of your shirt should not be exposing your upper body.
She explains that makeup and nail polish should be understate and not easily recognised so you could opt for neutral colours and not bright ones.
She emphasises that the hair should be neatly combed, clean and conservative so that it matches the suit you are putting on. For ladies the coloured hair may not suit you so you may be required to change it and make sure while styling it is not over.
Himbisa says both men and women should put on suits when going for an interview. She adds that interviewees should wear navy blue or black since these are neutral colours. They can also put on any dull colour that suits office but is should be plain without any designs.
“If one does not own or feel like putting on a suit, then a presentable shirt will do but it should be well ironed and neatly tucked in,” says Himbisa.

Ties
He says the suits should be fitting you well and not so tight because that may ruin the look and the design of the suit.
He advises men not to neglect a tie because the colour of a tie portrays your personality and what you want to communicate so choose the ties wisely and make sure they match the outfit.
“Applicants have a mentality of thinking that people will not see their shoes because they are at the feet but this is not the case because they too count,” says Himbisa.
“It does not matter whether you are putting on a long outfit or not but you should avoid wearing open or coloured shoes because they may not be appropriate for the office you want to work for,” he adds.
“Dresscode, it does not only mean clothing but general body appearance so you should make sure you have a good breath and also wear a nice scented cologne or perfume,” says Deo Okou, a senior Human Resource manager at Educate, Uganda.