As of: February 27, 2024, 4:58 a.m
By: Anne Hund
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Anyone who is invited to an interview should think intensively about the potential future employer.
Which outfit is appropriate depending on the company?
If you're invited to an interview, you should quickly check your wardrobe - and if in doubt, go shopping for a few new clothes.
Not least through appropriate clothing, applicants show HR professionals how well they are prepared for the interview.
In addition to their knowledge, they can show that they have studied the company extensively by wearing the right outfit.
Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the interview
What kind of clothes do the employees who go to work there usually wear?
A bit of research is required, according to the tip of the employer rating platform
Kununu
in an article on their website: company website, social media accounts, image videos and the like would give a good insight into how the potential future employer is doing present to the public.
Candidates should prepare as best as possible for the interview - this also includes the question of what outfit to wear.
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There are differences depending on the industry
It also depends on the industry.
Which outfit suits you best?
The job portal Stepstone gives typical examples in an article.
“Business Casual” is suitable for classic office jobs, says
Stepstone.de
.
“Smart trousers or a skirt combined with a blouse and blazer are ideal here.” A suit or trousers with a matching shirt are also just right.
According to the job portal, “classic outfits” are suitable for an interview at a company in the creative industry.
Applicants are on the safe side with an ironed shirt or shirt that can be combined with trousers.
For an application outfit in more conservative or traditional industries such as banks or insurance companies, the “business look” is an option.
“A suit, an elegant blouse and a suit with a tie are appropriate.”
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Applicants should remain authentic
Job experts agree that applicants should make sure that the outfit suits the company and the industry.
This also applies if an interview takes place virtually.
At the same time, the outfit you wear for the interview should suit you.
Applicants should remain authentic.