How to Dress for Job Interviews in Nigeria – The Lady Appearance

How a lady dresses for job interviews is a significant factor that determines how the outcome of the interview would be like.

A good rule of the thumb is to dress for interviews professionally and appear quite conservative unless you are applying to be an actress, a model or for similar roles.

Below, we have highlighted a few items a lady should pay more attention to when it comes to her attire for job interviews.

Suit
A lady is expected to wear a classic softened shirt on suits. Avoid low-cut blouses or any outfit at all that appears sexy.

Your outfit should be ready (well ironed) more than 24 hours before the interview time.

Head tie
A pure silk scarf is good for a conservative appearance during job interviews. It does not need to match your outfit- only to complement it. Use plain color, fine silk or small polka dots.

Shoe
It is more acceptable to wear plain shoes rather than multi-colored ones. Avoid high heels- flat shoes or those with heels up to 2.5 inches are still okay. However, your belt should complement or match your shoes.

Accessories
Keep your necklace and ear rings small and professional looking. Restrict rings to engagement or wedding bands. A single bracelet on your wrist is acceptable but not on the ankle. Also, avoid sun glasses or other shading.

Make Up
Try to appear natural –at worst, little lip stick with subtle eye make-up. Avoid long fingernails and false eye lashes (unless you are applying for funky jobs).

Most importantly, wear outfits of good quality that look good on you.

Hygiene
A lady must observe a high degree of personal hygiene when going for job interviews.
Avoid smelling awful or exuding any form of odor before your interviewers.
Make sure your cloths are newly dry cleaned and well- ironed.
Avoid heavy perfume or deodorants.
Avoid breath mints but maintain a high oral hygiene.

Finally, a good strategy that works most of the time is to dress the way the staff of the organization usually do. However, if the organization seems to accept carefree dressing, still try to appear professional.

NOTE:
• If the job interview lasts more than one day, wear different outfits for each day.
• Avoid wearing anything that reflects a particular group, religion, political campaign, school or club.