Stylist tips: How to dress for a job interview according to your sector

September is not just a month of closet change or to release purposes;It is also a time when labor contracts increase.Around 15% compared to the annual average, a rise that is maintained until October, according to Adecco data.Due to this increase in work options, now it is also the time to deepen how fashion can help us get a new position in the almost always inevitable job interview."The image of a candidate reveals a lot and becomes a key instrument to convey that he is a professional, reliable and prepared person," says Rebeca Ávila, communication director, image advisor and editor of the web specialized in work looksWorking outfits.The psychology of the image, added to a fact as simple as the clothes we see and feel good gives us security, support this theory."There is an ideal outfit for each candidate," says Rebeca, who explains all nuances to configure the best look according to each sector.

The three basic rules

Before analyzing how to dress for each type of work, Rebeca gives us three essential tips on which he already talked to us a few months ago.Everyone starts from the fact that "common sense is the best ally when choosing styling for such an important event," and is summarized as follows:

1.Dress up according to your own style and personality: "It makes no sense that if you hate the jacket costumes or never wear, you put them just that day that day.In the end, you will notice that you feel uncomfortable and that, in a way, you are disguised.Do not forget that clothes communicate more than we think ".

two.It tends to formality: "Given the doubt, choose shirts before t -shirts, living room shoes instead of sandals, long -to -cut garments, baggy to tight, blazers to cowboy jackets ..."

3.Adapt the styling of the company and the type of employment: "You did not see a lawyer, who works in a court; an architect, who needs to move in his workplace; a public relations, which is the image of a company; or aaccountant, whose permanent scope is the office.It is also very practical to have some information related to the company in which we intend to work to try to adapt our look to the possible existing Dress ".

How to dress according to your sector

In relation to this third point, Rebeca distinguishes two types of work sectors: those that maintain a clothing code, whether written or not, and those that allow more flexibility to their employees.Banking and law, for example, would belong to the first type;fashion and marketing, to the second."It is key to control these image codes when choosing styling for the interview," he says."From this idea, there are certain garments or trends that adapt more or less to each sector".Next, the recommendations of this expert for each position.

- Economics companies (consulting, finance, audit, accounting): "We move in formal image codes and somewhat strict.Bet on tailor costumes, business dresses and classical combinations, as well as neutral colors such as navy blue, white or gray, avoiding other more striking tones ".

- Lawyer offices: "It is one of the professions that has a Dress Code, which may be not written but there is equally.The law was a profession mostly played until recently by men and the Dress Code that prevailed in the offices was a jacket, shirt and tie suit.Women keep part of that code, but with many licenses, using the American as a key piece to provide formality and seriousness.Three essential garments in an interview style would be: Blazer, heel shoes and leather bags ".

- Sanitary positions (doctor, nurse, auxiliary): "The health uniform and/or bat that they use every day transmits professionalism and seriousness.For an interview, I would recommend betting on pants, shirt and discrete accessories, blank (represents purity, peace and trust) and green (transmits progress, growth, hope and professional maturity).

- Teachers, psychologists and journalists: "Comfort is essential for the type of work (many hours standing, making reports outside the office or sitting in consultation).The image code is informal, so they have more freedom to choose the garments (they can take from dresses to jeans; shirts or blouses; American or jacket) and the colors.They should only avoid brown and gray, because they transmit some apathy and submission ".

- Advertising, architecture and technology companies: "The image should help transmit creativity and innovation within a casual smart style that gives enough freedom.For a job interview, I would incorporate a touch of color and original accessories that reveal the personal style ".

- Fashion and beauty companies: "In these sectors the image is very important.The outfit for a job interview must convey interest in fashion and personal care.I would bet on a chic style, with surprising combinations (a subtle touch to a fashion trend), and with special care in accessories and makeup ".

- Singers, actresses, dancers and models: "The traditional job interview takes here the casting format in which Dress Code is usually specified.Otherwise, my recommendation would be to bet on informal looks (jeans, blouse, t -shirts, blazers, etc), defending personal style and including some color note.For example, in red, which transmits passion and strength, green, synonym for growth and hope, or orange, the color of creatives.

- Engineers: "It will depend on the company but the image code is usually casual business: jeans or Chinese, blazers and shirt, neutral colors".

What an expert would never wear an interview

And what should we avoid at all costs in a work test?Rebeca Ávila replies: "I would not wear t -shirts or garments with messages or advertising logos, shirts or t -shirts with pronounced necklines, transparencies, bright fabrics, unbuttoned shirts, sweatshirts, beach dresses or swimming pool, caps, or flip flops ...".