Can you still interview in a black suit in the summertime? When you have to attend a job interview in hot weather, is there a better, lighter alternative to the standard black or blue suit? Reader D wonders… {related: check out our entire Guide to Women’s Interview Attire!} I had a sudden job interview this week and … Read More about Can You Wear a Black Suit in a Summer Interview?
Interview Advice
Interview advice for the professional woman, including what to wear for interview attire, from skirt suits to high heels. Please be sure to check out our Guide to Interview Suits!
The Guide to Pantyhose for Work
Hunting for a guide to pantyhose? Here’s our recently updated tips!
Interview Makeup Tips: How to Look Like The Best Version of Yourself For Your Interview
We haven’t talked about what makeup to wear while interviewing in far too long, so let’s discuss: what makeup do you consider a must for interviewing? How does your interview makeup differ from your everyday makeup? What are your best interview makeup tips in general? I’ve noted before that I think the main purpose of interview makeup … Read More about Interview Makeup Tips: How to Look Like The Best Version of Yourself For Your Interview
How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
When interviewing, must you button your shirt all the way to the top? How many buttons are acceptable to leave unbuttoned? Reader S wonders… I am going for an interview at quite a conservative organisation. I have a navy skirt suit and was going to wear a white button up shirt. Do I need to button … Read More about How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
What to Wear to an Alumni Lunch Event
If you’re planning to attend an alumni lunch for your law school — and you’ll be taking the opportunity to network there — how should you dress? Is wearing a suit a must in this situation?
How to Interview in a Snowstorm
Your perfect interview outfit may go out the window if you happen to be interviewing in the middle of a blizzard. Here are our best tips for how to interview in a snowstorm!
How to Style Long Hair for Job Interviews
Wondering how to style long hair for job interviews? We weigh in on whether wearing it down will make you look too young…
Can You Wear a Sheath Dress and Jacket to an Interview?
Can you wear a sheath dress by itself to an interview? Can you wear a sheath dress and a jacket to an interview?
How NOT to Negotiate for Job Accommodations for Severe Allergies
Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion on how NOT to negotiate for job accommodations for severe allergies — you may also want to check out our most recent advice on negotiating a salary and other benefits. How — and when — should you tell employers about your requirements for an allergy-friendly office? … Read More about How NOT to Negotiate for Job Accommodations for Severe Allergies
Foot Tattoos and Interviews
Do you need to do something special for interviews and big days if you have a foot tattoo (and can’t, say, wear pumps and pantyhose)?
What to Wear for a Polygraph Test
A reader wrote in, wondering: what should she wear for a polygraph test as part of an interview, particularly since it was in the same building as HR?
The Best Height for Interview Heels (aka, Can You Interview in 4″ Heels?)
Are 4″ heels too high for job interviews? Is a red sole inappropriate for interviewing and networking? Reader A wonders about the best height for interview heels… Hi I was wondering if I could get some advice on shoes. I will be starting law school in the fall and I’m wondering what heels would be … Read More about The Best Height for Interview Heels (aka, Can You Interview in 4″ Heels?)