How women should dress for a job interview

How women should dress for a job interview - WFMYNews2.com

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT

A viewer question about what women should wear to a job interview. Blanca Cobb shares tips for in-person and virtual interviews.

The Good Morning Show aims to make a difference in your life. A viewer sent in this question, "What is the appropriate dress for women when interviewing for professional jobs. I see a lot of middle aged ladies wearing sleeveless tops and short skirts. Is this appropriate for women of this age range? I also see multiple layers of beads or large pieces of jewelry."

Realize that as much as you don't want to be judged by what you wear, you will be. What you choose to wear leaves a lasting impression because your clothing represents you and the company if you're hired. You want to dress for the job. Ask yourself what's the typical attire for someone in the position you want. For in-person interviews, consider the following: blouse, blazer, slacks, dress or skirt that's knee length. Put on a pair of pumps or heels to finish the look.

For zoom interviews, you can wear the same type of outfit as I listed for in-person interviews. Wearing solids is better because prints can be distracting through camera. The same holds true for jewelry. Something nice and complimentary.

Your comfort level in your clothing can impact your body language during the interview. If you're not comfort or feeling self-conscious because of size, cut or color of your clothes then your body language can be impacted. Let's say that you jittering because your clothes don't fit well. The jittering may be misinterpreted by the interviewer as uncomfortableness or lacking confidence for the wrong reasons.

Share your thoughts on my Facebook page: Blanca Cobb - Body Language Expert. Write a message on my timeline and I'll get back to you. While you're on my page, I'd appreciate it if you give it a "like". Share this segment with anyone who has an upcoming interview.

Agawam shop helping women 'Dress for Success' | News - WESTERNMASSNEWS.com

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT

AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With thousands out of work during the pandemic, looking for a job is an important endeavor.

Some might have an interview lined up but don't have the proper attire. A local store is trying to help, along with the Dress for Success boutique at the Eastfield Mall.

"Our purpose is really to support young people so that they can be as successful as we were," said Paul Trinque of West Springfield.

There is an outpouring of support around western Mass as residents do what they can to help women succeed in the workforce.

Cooper's Gifts Apparel Home in Agawam is hosting a clothing drive in partnership with the Dress for Success boutique at the Eastfield Mall. Residents are welcomed to drop off women's business attire to help make the job search, or that first week on the job, more comfortable.

Regina Frydryk, a Feeding Hills resident, said it's important to support young women as they launch their careers.

"People need to feel good about themselves when they are presenting themselves to essentially sell themselves, and you want them to feel food about how they look when they are presenting to a new employer," she said.

Kate Gourde, the owner of Cooper's, said the mission behind this longtime cause is to empower women who are looking to better their lives.

"I think every woman can relate how the outfit makes the woman," she said. "Day to day, how you feel in your clothing, what it does for your mood and for your confidence level -- it's everything."

Historically, Cooper's holds the clothing drive in April, but due to the pandemic, it is being held this year in September. Gourde said they accept any items that are interview appropriate.

"I always tell people -- ask yourself, would you wear this to an interview? It needs to be clean, on hangers," she said. "They also accept any kind of accessories, handbags, jackets, coats, scarfs, jewelry. Anything you would wear to interview."

Margaret Tantillo, the executive director for the boutique, said they do not accept any walk-in appointments, but they can help people get in their best work suit with a scheduled appointment.

"If you're a woman in need, we usually go through referring agencies so that they refer people to us, but right now, we just want to make sure we're as accessible as possible," she said. "So if you need clothing for an online interview, please give us a call and we will be happy to help out."

Cooper's is accepting donations until Sept 30.