Looking for what to wear to an interview in the summer? Well, depending on the type of job and the work environment, the outfit you choose can make or end the interview. But when the summer and the weather are hot, it can be difficult to maintain a professional look while remaining calm and comfortable.
Likewise, individuals who live in warmer clients may encounter this problem regardless of the season. If you find yourself in this situation, there are many ways to coordinate your wardrobe so you can maintain your confidence, comfort, and polished look for a job interview.
Depending on the company, hiring manager, or recruiter, you might get suggestions on how to dress for a specific interview or even what to wear to an interview in the summer. If you have no idea what is appropriate to wear, it is important to do some research first. You can find very formal and traditional companies or companies that are more relaxed and casual in their work environment.
If your interview expectations do not include interview attire guidelines, there are still a few things to pay attention to when choosing your outfit for a job interview?
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The day has come. You finally get an interview for your dream job, but to get to the office of a potential employer, you have to live in the summer weather. After the humid heat of the subway pavement or the blazing sun on the sidewalk, you’re sweaty and disheveled.
Dressing the right clothes for a formal interview during the summer months can be a real challenge, but fear not. You can still dress professionally without risking dehydration or appearing to your interview as beach-ready. Here are some tips on what to wear for your summer interview.
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Stick to something simple and classic. Wear a lightweight jacket with a tight skirt or pants. When pairing the jacket and bottom pants, make sure they are either identical or two distinctly different combinations. With skirts, aim for a professional-fit length – no shorter than above your knee.
Even though it’s overheating, you’ll want to wear a shirt and jacket for a formal interview. This doesn’t mean wearing the black suit you wear to weddings or the three-piece wool number on the back of your closet. Aim for jackets and blazers made especially for the summer months, generally with two buttons in a modern cut. These materials come in materials such as linen, “dry” synthetic fabrics, and cotton. Look for unlined jackets that are made with a small liner and have a natural shoulder. Light colors are suitable, such as light gray or muted blue. Marine is an excellent year-round color, and it is probably the darkest color you would like to wear on a hot and sunny day.
If you find a suit that’s lightweight in seersucker, avoid classic colors like blue or red stripes. Seersucker suits can conjure up images of the Kentucky Derby or the “Great Gatsby” if you’re not careful.
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