What should a candidate think about when dressing for a make-or-break interview?
Err on the side of being more conservative and more professional looking. You can adjust that down for subsequent meetings. It is all about first impressions. As a recruiter, you see it all. Like all human dynamics of first impressions, everything is picked upon. The details really matter. What are examples of some people who just got it wrong? I’ve seen someone show up wearing basically flip flops, or overly revealing clothing for a business setting, or a man who forgets his jacket. What’s the best way to prepare for an interview? Do the basic research on the company. There are websites, simple article searches. If there is a position description, the questions and evaluations should measure the things stated as the requirements of the position. Think about that framework that the interviewer is using based on all of this and prepare your answers accordingly. Is it possible to over prepare? No. It is possible to be overzealous in selling yourself. Any interview is in part a test of co
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