Never wear a new outfit to a job interview
You want to look like a million bucks, and how do you know that an outfit you haven't been able to wear before will look good? Out of the clothes that you already have, pick low maintenance clothes. An interview is not the place for that shirt that always bunches up or that skirt that gets all turned around. Rather than running the risk of having to readjust your clothing — and coming across as fidgeting, choose an outfit that stays in place. Marilyn Suttle, a workplace relationship expert, suggests trying on the outfit you plan to wear ahead of time: "See how long you can go without adjusting your clothes. Also, check yourself in the mirror ten minutes and then twenty minutes later to see if everything stays in place." You should also keep an eye — or, rather, an ear — out for any noises your outfit makes as you move around. You don't want your interviewer listening to your clothing, instead of to you. But every time your shirt crinkles, that's exactly what will happen.
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