How much effort do people put into their looks before going for an interview nowadays?
The answer should be as much effort as possible, and yet so many people simply don’t bother. Although we would like to think that what we say and do has the most bearing on whether or not we get the position, over half of the decision can be based on what we wear. What we say can account for as little as 7% of that all important decision. And according to statistics you have as little as 7 minutes to convince the interviewer that you are the one for the job – making your clothes extremely important for you.
In the end, once we have walked into the interview room and the formalities are out of the way, the interviewer already has a lot of information about us. How do we dress? Do we care about the quality of our clothes? Do we look the part for the type of job we have actually applied for?
It may seem unfair but the good news is that you can greatly influence what the interviewer thinks of your appearance. This is one situation where quality really does count and it can make all the difference between successfully getting that job or having to carry on looking elsewhere. A survey by Management Recruiters International revealed that 34.2% of people in executive roles think that the mode of dress is now too casual, so it is clear that making that extra special effort WILL get you noticed.
So what is the most important thing to focus on? Is it the quality of what you are wearing or the uniqueness of it?
In truth both of these factors are vital – and they are also incredibly easy to do something about. The trick lies in going to less obvious sources for your clothing. Give the interviewer something different to consider. After all, they may be seeing dozens of people in the course of interviewing for this one position. You need to give them something to remember that will stick in their minds for all the right reasons.
If you choose something of the highest quality to wear for the interview, you will be giving an instant message to the person interviewing you. You will be able to make it clear that you care about your appearance. You will therefore be dressing in a similar manner and paying equal attention to detail if you were fortunate enough to get the position.
Then there is how unique the item is. For example, if you are wearing a shirt, tie and trousers, why not pick a more unusual or striking material to have the shirt made from?
Opting for a personalised service like this may cost a little more, but the quality you get in return is unquestionable. And it’s worth doing your homework to find the best priced tailor too. The Savile Row tailors William Westmancott, 40 Savile Row and Dege Skinner charge £195, £180 and £142.50 plus VAT respectively, per shirt. Compare this to the Green and Jacks service which charges from £79 per shirt and you can see how the lower overheads of Green and Jacks can be a real advantage.
You can be assured that it will fit you perfectly and look much better when you step into that interview room. You will know that you can stand out among the other candidates.
What’s more you will feel more confident if you know you look your best. And that can carry through in the way you carry yourself, and in the way you talk.
In short, if you are going for a job that you care passionately about, make sure you can show that you care about your appearance too. It is an easy way to get to the top of the pile and improve your chances as a result.
About Green and Jack's Bespoke Shirt Maker
Green and Jack's is a bespoke shirt maker based in London. Green and Jack's combines traditional hand tailoring techniques with three step easy ordering process to create high quality bespoke shirts. Perfect fit guarantee ensures free alterations.
Visit the Green and Jack's online store to purchase bespoke shirts from £79 plus free shipping within the UK or £5 delivery to the USA and Western Europe.
You can create your own look at www.greenandjacks.com
About Green and Jack’s Bespoke Shirt Maker
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