While job experiences and skills are crucial in securing a job interview, it’s important to remember that your attire can significantly influence the outcome. What you wear is not just a matter of style but — rather — a strategic decision that can sway the interviewer’s perception of you.
Many employers report that job candidates are arriving to interviews inappropriately dressed. As a culture, our dress has become more casual than ever before.
Forbes reported that within the first 10 seconds of the meeting, your interviewer has already decided whether you’re the right fit for the job. Individuals who come across as polished and put together are more likely to be hired than those who put in less effort.
Dressing appropriately shows that you take the interview seriously and have a professional attitude. It also demonstrates respect for the opportunity and the company you are interviewing with. The right interview …