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Best Colors To Wear For A Job Interview

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Job Hunter Tips For a Successful Interview

  • Are you looking for a new job?

  • Have an important job interview coming up?

  • Not sure what outfit to wear so that you look the part to get the part?

    Color choices are an important part of planning a great interview look as they can be used to communicate a positive attitude to your potential employer.


Some Very Basic Tips on What Colors To Wear to a Job Interview and What To Wear


FIrst of all- you probably want to be wearing a suit, regardless of your gender. The color of the suit you wear to your interview should be either


  • gray
  • navy,


  • or black

You should also wear a watch to your interview, as this sends a subconcious or concious signal that you are a timely person (who respects deadlines, etc). So be early for the interview to make sure you are on time.



For shirts and tie colors to wear to a job interview , the following are the best options:



  1. Blue sends out the signal that you are honest and calm. If you could pair blue with yellow, the color combination suggests honest and cheerful.
  2. White sends out the signal of order. Red sends out the signal of power. A combination of the two suggests someone who is in charge and organized.


When wearing these colors, be subtle. A bold print won't work as well as a crisp white shirt and a red tie or a blue shirt with small gold (i.e: yellow) stud earrings. Understated when you are interviewing for a job.

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2patricias  says:
2 years ago

I think it is necessary to have some knowledge of your employer before deciding what to wear.

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Color choices are an important part of planning a great interview / career look as they can be used to communicate a positive attitude to your potential employer. If you have any tips for job hunters to go from interview to new desk, please feel free to leave them here. Thank you!


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