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5 things not to wear to an interview

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In the relaxed Bay Area work scene, it is possible to wear a more casual outfit to an interview.

Don't wear strong perfume to a job interview. (Getty Images)

Don’t wear strong perfume to a job interview. (Getty Images)

On the other hand, dressing too casually for a meeting with a potential employer could send the message that you are not serious about the job. After all, people who are driven put a lot of effort into everything they do — this includes dressing the part for an interview. Here are five things not to wear to a Bay Area interview.

Cologne or perfume
There are a lot of people with allergies to certain kinds of fragrances and you don’t want to make the hiring manager cough or, worse, have to distance themselves from you during the interview. So, to avoid giving the person who can give you a job an allergy attack, save your favorite scent for a night out with friends.

Tight-fitting clothing
Sometimes we outgrow our interview clothes and don’t realize it until we put them on. Wearing a shirt that’s too tight or a skirt that’s too short isn’t just distracting to the hiring manager, but also very uncomfortable for the person wearing the ill-fitting clothing. For this reason, try your clothes on the day before and give yourself time to buy a new outfit if you need to.

Bright clothes
While you may want to stand out from the pack, standing out for wearing bright clothing is not the way to go. The more the hiring manager is distracted by your colorful shirt or dress, the less they are likely to pay attention to what you have to say. You may be better off by playing it safe and sticking to grays, blues, dark greens and reds.

Nothing you would wear to a club
Men want to avoid chaotic patterns in their shirts and ties and women should avoid showing cleavage and heels taller than two inches. So, if you have worn the shirt or dress in question on a night out with friends, it’s probably not the best thing to wear to an interview.

Loud jewelry
Earrings or bracelets that jingle and rattle when you move could be very distracting to an interviewer, keeping him or her from focusing on what you have to say. When considering jewelry for an interview, less is more.

While you may not need a suit to interview in the Bay Area, drifting too far from business casual can hurt your chances at landing the job. And in the end, being prepared for a meeting with a potential employer isn’t just about outlining your experience, but also about showing them you can properly represent the company.

Belo Cipriani is a staffing professional, an award-winning author, a spokesperson for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the career expert for the Ed Baxter Show on Talk Radio San Francisco 910AM. Learn more at BeloCipriani.com.


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