2024-11-21T18:25:16-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150166496/interview-tip-what-to-wear Sean Joyner 2019-10-24T14:01:00-04:00 >2019-10-28T11:52:30-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d3/d3dc3cdf5b472dae979b56fcb169d782.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A common question when preparing for an interview is on what to wear. A tie? A blazer? Is a dress okay or pants? Are sneakers too casual?How does one determine what's appropriate and what's over the top?</p> <p>First, it's important to understand that dress is only one factor when it comes to making a first impression. There's also your personality, grooming, how you talk, your body language, your portfolio and resume. It's a long list of things that contribute to another person's overall perception of you. Remember the interview scene in&nbsp;<em>The Pursuit of Happiness</em>? Chris Gardner (portrayed by Will Smith) shows up to his interview in dirty clothes that he had been painting in. The executives are visibly disturbed by his appearance, but in the end his reputation and his personality win them over. These made a greater impact to their impression of him than his lack of appropriate attire.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Nevertheless, when it comes to clothes, it's never universal. Every place of work is unique. What do the p...</p>