Coffee Shop College Interview?

JHS
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:14:21 +0000

About the same – nice slacks or skirt, not too low-cut blouse (but we call it a “shirt,” and it should have a collar and some buttons), sweater or blazer if you like. Except . . . not a skirt. Shoes, not sandals. Socks are good. You can get away with nice sneakers, but it’s better if you don’t. Wear a belt; don’t show your underwear.

But, basically, wear what makes you feel good, sharp and comfortable. You want to show yourself at your best, and dressing is part of that. You will be better off if you feel relaxed vs. stiff and awkward, but you don’t want to spend half the interview worrying that you are being marked down because you didn’t dress in a way that showed respect for the interviewer.

No one does interviews who doesn’t enjoy meeting and talking to high school seniors. Your interviewer wants to like you. He or she doesn’t need you to dress like a banker or a funeral director. But your interviewer is giving up a big chunk of time to do this, and you should dress like you are grateful for the time and attention. Because you are.