IT-director talked about what should wearCandidates for the position to be interviewed and to make an impression. Despite the fact that many technology companies have »casual» jobs appear in khaki pants still not worth it. Most IT - Directors agreed, and said that the candidates for the position must wear a business suit to the interview. At the same time, they pointed out that to the jeans they are treated with extreme disapproval.
A survey conducted by Robert Half Technology,allowed to interview 270 Canadian firms Directors. The question that was asked in the survey was: »Which of the following forms of clothes, in your opinion, is the most appropriate for your company? »
Here is how to distribute the views on this subject:
Business suit - 33%
Skirt or trousers with a blouse - 29%
khaki-colored clothes - 29%
Jeans and a polo shirt - 7%
Something else - 1%
»Interview with the IT director - is a chance forany candidate to make a strong impression, »- said Megan Slabinsky, president of Robert Half Technology in Canada. When he came to the interview in the wrong »way» the candidate can achieve that it will not be taken seriously and trust will be undermined.
Slabinsky added that some companiesidentify suitable candidates for a number of grounds. And here acts saying »meet on odezhek»: it is the right of the applicant dress code is more than 30% success rate. »Candidates have to do» homework »- if you are working with a representative of the company or HR recruiter, take the time to learn about the dress code and that would be wiser to dress for an interview with a representative of a large firm»
Robert Half Technology also gives a few tips for successful interviews:
1. Clothing should be comfortable. You want to look calm and confident, you should not choose an uncomfortable clothes that will embarrass you. If you buy new clothes for the interview, dress her before this at least once, to slightly spread it.
2. Pay attention to the details. An equally important aspect of your appearance are shoes, socks and accessories. Make sure that your clothes look neat without any wrinkles and stains, hair and nails are well maintained, and shoes otpolirovanna.
3. Avoid making extravagant. Your appearance should not go beyond business rules. So any fashion hairstyles, garish clothing, piercings, tattoos should not be. Colors should also not evident, and it concerns not only clothes, but also meykapa and nail color.
4. Do not overdo it. Your experience and professionalism must fully comply with the choice of your dress code, it is not necessary to pick up the clothes, which will be released too. Also, do not use distracting objects: for example, massive decorations that will be distracting and discordant with your appearance, clothing and accessories, which are the same look disharmonious. Do not overdo it with the perfume or toilet water. And, as I said earlier, pay special attention to the make-up, it should look more natural, choose shades of pastel colors.
5. One of the main rules of successful job interview - turned off the phone. The mobile device must be turned off before the beginning of the interview.
6. Video-interview. If your communication with a representative of the company is held via Skype, here you just need to look neat and prepared. Clothing should be well chosen, just take care of the right background, which should be no distractions.
