What to wear to a job interview - is one of the most asked questions I receive. It is important that you take the time to prepare for the interview and put your best foot forward - therefore the outfit you choose needs to meet the brief.

You can only make a first impression once. Think about each interaction you will have with this company to reflect the best version of you. It starts from the moment you send in your application -

Is your resume reflective of who you are and why you are the best candidate?
Are you easy to contact via email or phone if they want to discuss your application?
If they leave a message or communication - how quickly will you respond back?
When you do meet in person or virtually; consider your body language, the tone of your voice, the energy you bring and how you look.

Let’s dive deeper into the ‘how you look' part. Depending on the type of position you are applying for consider the following;

Make sure your hair is brushed and tidy.
Clean and well kept finger nails.
Dress for the role, it is better to be over dressed than under.
Keep accessories to a minimum unless the position you applied for is in the creative/fashion space where it would connect.
When in doubt ask the recruiter what is appropriate to wear. For example if you have applied to work in a sports store - are they expecting you in active wear or smart casual.
Simple and professional options can include; pants and a shirt or collared polo top, jeans and a blazer style jacket or if you know the expectation will be professional and corporate consider a suit or coordinated pieces that work well together.
Make sure your shoes are clean or polished.
Keep the attire appropriate so stay away from slogan tees, ripped jeans, lounge wear, anything too revealing and all items you wear are clean and presentable.
Interesting note; the colour blue conveys feelings of calm, trust, and confidence—great qualities for an interviewer to sense in you. Blue is also many people's favourite colour.

How you look is more than just the clothes you wear - bring your A-game and consider your overall appearance and be confident on preparing before hand and knowing why you are the best candidate for the role.