How Should Teenagers Dress For An Interview?

Keep in mind that a first impression is a lasting one.  The first time a person meets you they will make a judgement on your appearance.  It might not be fair, but they will.  If you look nice and clean going in, it will help your interview.

How should teen guys dress for an interview?

How should teen girls dress for an interview?

How you look at an interview is a first impression of yourself to your employer, this is where you must try to impress them and look professional. But to a teen men, what is professional?

How you look at an interview is a first impression of yourself to your employer, this is where you must try to impress them and look professional. But to a teen women, what is professional?

Here are 10 helpful tips that'll help a typical teen man dress for success and look professional.

Here are 10 helpful tips that'll help a typical teen woman dress for success and look professional.

Dress formal, a clean and pressed suit and tie are what's expected. Avoid baggy clothing.
First dress formal, a dress or women's suite is what's expected. Avoid revealing clothing.
Hair must be clean and not overdone. Face should be cleanly shaved.
Hair must be clean but not overdone.
Avoid gaudy chains, bracelets, ear rings, ect.
Keep jewelry to a minimum.
Tie must compliment outfit and be appropriate.
Accessories (such as shoes)  must compliment outfit.
Colors of clothing should be kept neutral toned. Black, Gray, White, are casual.
Keep colors of clothing neutral, Black, Gray, White, Maroon, are casual.
Aftershaves and colognes shouldn't be overwhelming, use them sparingly.
Perfumes shouldn't be overwhelming and are to be worn sparingly.
Avoid sneakers, and boots. Dress shoes are what's needed.
Fingernails must be clean and polish (if any) should compliment outfit.
Fingernails should be trimmed and cleaned.
Brush your teeth.
Brush you teeth.
Take a shower before the interview to make yourself fresh.
Take a shower before the interview to make yourself fresh.
Avoid sneakers, and boots. Dress shoes are what's needed.

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