While men mostly dress in a pair of formal trousers, ladies could be a little experimental. But at the same time, they have to be careful not to go overboard with it. You have to be careful about your appearance and your mannerisms among everything else.

So, it is important to keep a few things in mind to nail an interview and leave a longlasting impresssion. Here are some tips that will help you in doing so perfectly.

pick up suits and skirts in subtle colours Select subtle colours like grey, navy, brown or off white. Colours like crimson and indigo are too bright for formal occasions like a job interview. You can choose between trousers or skirt. The thumb rule when it comes to wearing a skirt to an interview is that the hemline should not be more than three fingers above the knee-length. Choose a light coloured blouse or shirt. Pastel shades of blue, pink and purple are the safest of choices.

Avoid chipped nails
Half chipped-off polish give an impression of a disorganised personality to employers. So, if you run out of time or money to get a good manicure done before the interview, at least make sure that your nails are free of polish and are shortened neatly. Long, chipped-off nails look sloppy. Keep an enamel shiner handy to give your nails a last minute touch up. If you are keen on wearing a nail polish, opt for muted colours.

A neat hairdo is a must
When it comes to settling for the best hairdo to nail an interview, the most important and wise thing to do is to select something that you are comfortable in the most. If you have unmanageable hair, the best way to tame it is to tie it into a neat bun. If you have short hair, comb it neatly and tuck it behind the ears. Prevent your hair from fying all over your face. Clip it up properly so that your face is visible to the interviewer.

Garish makeup is a strict no-no
Nude makeup is the best thing to opt for an interview. Play up your favourite feature on your face but don't overdo it. For instance, you can apply a thin liner but don't use any eye shadow. You can wear a cat eye liner but tone it down. Don't go for smokey eyes.For the lips, use light shades. The blush should also be just a dust-off. Keep it as natural as possible.

Check your bra strap
If you are wearing a sleeveless dress to the interview, make sure that your bra straps are in place before entering the hall. It is always advisable to wear fitting bras with straps that are tight enough to stay in place. Ditch your loose innerwear that day. A fashion mishap at an interview could be much more distracting than you can imagine.

Source: Times of India

BDST: 1658 HRS, SEP- 01, 2015
Edited by:  Sharmina Islam, Lifestyle Editor