Accessories for Your Job Interview
Every woman knows she should wear a suit for a job interview. But what about accessories?
Accessories can make or break your outfit. A bad pair of shoes or a junky handbag can really turn off a potential employer. So what should you wear?
Classic black pumps
Keep it simple. No open toes or glitzy embellishments. A basic pair of black leather pumps with a medium heel is ideal. The heels shouldn’t be too high - you aren’t going to a night club. And they shouldn’t be so low that they make your legs look stumpy.
Pearl or diamond stud earrings
Like your shoes, your jewelry should be classic. Don’t wear dangly earrings, instead choose pearl or diamond studs. If you don’t have them, it’s better to skip earrings altogether than wear something inappropriate. You can nix the rest of the jewelry too - no necklaces or bracelets are necessary. Except you should wear a watch.
Gold or stainless steel watch
Sure, we all check the time on our cell phones these days but most major business people still wear a watch. Wearing a watch shows class and let’s the employer know you care about punctuality. Speaking of your cell phone, be sure to turn it off before you head into an interview.
Briefcase or tote bag
Carrying a briefcase or simple leather tote bag is stylish and business-like. Inside keep your planner (PDA or old fashioned paper planner is fine), pens, copies of your resume, a lipstick and compact mirror. Check your makeup and add a dab of lipstick right before entering the lobby. Be sure you don’t have any lipstick on your teeth. Don’t carry your everyday purse filled with junk. Nothing is worse than searching for a pen or your daily planner and having to dump your makeup bag, tampons, dirty kleenex and everything else out to find it.
