So, today's post is going to be all about prepping for interviews. How to feel confident, how to look confident, and a look I put together. Of course, preparation for an interview is all up to you. But, a huge part of walking into an interview - whether it be for school, a job, etc. - is looking confident, and there are lots of steps to get you there.
First off, you want to be comfortable in what you're in! This means, you want to feel comfortable literally, as in, you don't want to have to be pulling up your pants or dealing with blisters from your shoes. But, you also want to be comfortable, as in, feeling good in the skin your in, and feeling good in what you're wearing!
Next, you want to show that you care. This means putting effort into your outfit, your hair, and your makeup. This doesn't mean you have to smack on a bunch of makeup and look glamorous, it means that you want to look like you care and put the effort in. These people want to know that this is something you truly want and care about, and that you'll go to whatever lengths to show them this. Part of being professional is looking clean cut and presentable. Trimmed nails, shaved legs if you're showing those off, cover up your dark under-eyes to make you look awake and interested.
Last, you want to BE CONFIDENT! Confidence is key, it will show on your face, in how you speak, and in your answers. And you'd be surprised how much feeling good in what you walk in with can increase your confidence.
Clothes
I find that my go-to for interviews is black slacks. They are slimming, extremely professional for any interview, easy to style, and comfortable. They are also a no-brainer, so I can slip them on with a pair of heels and a colorful top, and that's it! That way, there is no stressing about what to wear. Black pencil skirts or fitted pencil dresses are another great choice.
I tend to gravitate towards white button-up tops or chiffon blouses, but a pop of color shows is always a great idea too! However, it is said that different colors convey different traits, so you should pick wisely when choosing a look for an interview. Black supposedly displays leadership. And, red displays power, which is why I chose it for this look. Red is also said to be a universally attractive color. Linked above is the guide to what colors to wear to an interview. If you are wearing a sleeveless blouse like I am below, make sure that bra straps are hidden, or cover up with a simple black blazer (a must-have).
For shoes, I always choose a pair of simple mid-height pointed toe black heels. They go with everything, they look professional, and they are comfortable. My go-to are suede pointed toe heels, because I think they are classy and sleek.
Always have a sleek accessory, it makes everything look more put-together. I personally gravitate towards a watch because I think it shows that I watch the time and care about the time, which is obviously extremely important to employers. I add a couple gold and crystal bracelets on either side of my watch for an extra touch of blangyblang.
P.S. I think H&M is a great place to shop business clothes because they have a great selection and their prices are really reasonable! If you're looking for an investment in higher-end business clothes, Express is great place to look.
Watch: Daniel Wellington
Bracelets: Nordstrom // Alternative
Slacks: H&M // Alternative
Top: Madewell
Pumps: H&M
Hair
This might seem totally trivial in the scheme of things. Think about the fact that these people have never met you, they've probably never seen your face, unless they checked you out on social media. So, they want to see your face, they want to observe your facial expressions, and they will notice your nervous habits. To avoid twirling hair, brushing hairs out of your face, or using nervous habits to calm yourself, pull your hair back! And, this will allow them to really see your face.
Pull your hair back with a brush to create a tight pony. Pull your hair into a simple ponytail or into a tight twirled bun. These looks are easy and professional.
Makeup
Don't think that you have to cake on layers and layers. They want to see what YOU look like, so all you want to do is accentuate your natural features. You also want to look awake, bright, and interested, and there are lots of tricks that can do this using makeup.
First, apply your foundation just to even skin tone. Put on something light and natural looking. Conceal your under eyes to keep you from looking tired. Put on a transcluent setting powder to lock everything in (if you're like me, you'll sweat right through it just while you're sitting in the waiting room). Put a yellow powder on to set your under eyes, this will brighten the area. Pop on a natural blush, something that gives you a really healthy glow. For eyes, pop a light champagne shade on the center of your lids, this will really brighten your eyes. Line your lower waterline with a white or nude eye pencil, this makes your eyes look bigger and brighter. Apply a light coat of mascara on your top and bottom lashes. Use a natural looking mascara, something lengthening and separating, or brown. Put on a natural lip color or gloss, a "my lips but better" shade that works for your skin tone. Nothing too bold or that will be noticeable if it transfers to your teeth while you're talking (now, that's embarrassing).
The biggest part of doing well on an interview is feeling good, and preparing. Preparing is all up to you. I hope that this post was helpful or encouraging for you! Make sure to comment down below with the ways you prepare and help yourself feel confident for an interview!
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