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How to make a good impression at interviews

Most of us find interviews more daunting than root canal treatment. An interview is like a sales pitch and the commodity on sale is you. Here are a few tips to help you clinch the deal

Monday October 7, 2002
guardian.co.uk

What to wear

First impressions count.
Nearly seven in 10 female interviewers say that a woman's appearance is just as important as what she says in the interview.

Do some reconnaissance before choosing what to wear.
Check out what your potential colleagues are wearing and go one step smarter - employers like to recruit people like them. Saville Row booted and suited may not be appropriate for a job at a creative dot.com business, but the interviewer will expect you to dress smartly.

Suit
Most interviewers expect both sexes to wear suits.
· Go for clean-cut, three-buttoned classics in subdued colours such as charcoal grey.
· Avoid the shoulder-enhanced power suit, especially in bright colours, unless you are Joan Collins.

Shirt
You'll need one, or a blouse to compliment that suit. According to Europe's largest image consultancy the colour of your shirt will have a psychological effect on you and the interviewer.

· Pink: If you are a woman it says you're unimportant and lacking confidence. Icy pinks on a man, however, give an air of success and confidence. Shocking pink is definitely not management material.

· Red: Signals that you are exciting, upbeat and confident. But it can also indicate a domineering, bossy and threatening personality.

· Blue: Indicates a peaceful, trustworthy and thoughtful person. Mid to pale blues give a reliable and methodical air.

· White: Classic, futuristic and optimistic. Wear with charcoal grey suit for aura of maximum authority.

· Lilac: It makes you stand out from the crowd. It indicates a confident individual who is diplomatic, selfless and creative.

· Yellow: The least business-like option. It can give the impression that you are impulsive.

· Green: Gives the impression of being predictable and stubborn.

Shoes
Those vintage Pumas may be comfortable and complement that urban schtick, but they are a no-no.
· Clean, polished, sensible black shoes only.
· Grandiose boots on either sex are frowned upon, so are excessively priapic heals.

Hygiene and grooming
Even if you are the sartorial embodiment of the perfect candidate, this can let you down.
· Both sexes should be clean-shaven, hair neatly cut and clean, and fingernails spotless.
· Avoid overpowering perfumes and aftershaves - ventilation in the interview room may not be able to cope.

Make-up
Subdued is what they want, sadly. You can't go wrong with the natural look.
· Avoid excessively bright red lipstick or other startling colours. No 70s sparkly disco eye shadow either.
· Make-up that looks like it has been applied with a trowel will only confuse the interviewer - are you a Divine lookalike or the best candidate for the job?

Bag
· Leave the rucksack, plastic bag and spangly go-go clutch bag at home.
· Smart, chic and compact - but big enough to accommodate your CV and an A to Z.

Definite sartorial no-nos
· Avoid too many gold chains and rings.
· Remove facial piercings.
· Don't be tempted by comical socks and ties.

Timing

None of the above will help if you arrive late. To a recruiter this equates to a potentially tardy employee.

· Aim to get to your interview half an hour early. It may be the most anxious 30 minutes wait in your life, but a nervous candidate is better than a late one.

· Research your route and check parking availability or the whereabouts of the nearest station. Work out how long it will take to get to the office, and always allow extra time for delays.