Color your Interview

Color your Interview
Ever wondered what to wear for your first job interview?
I know you will definitely be in formal attire, but what about colors?
Do you think wearing a red suit will match with the interview environment?

In case you were wondering what colors you should wear for your next interview, here is the list with the most suitable colors and its impact on the interviewer. Color your Interview

Navy blue is probably the best option for first job interviews as it emerges a positive response from most interviewers.  It is a professional color which adds an impression of authority, confidence, trust, honesty, loyalty, stability, reliability and credibility. Many bosses see it as the color of the team player.

Grey gives an impression of sophistication and professionalism. While it is a strong and powerful color, it is non-confrontational and does not distract – and it is less intimidating than black. Always add another color accent (not gray), in your tie, scarf or jewelry if you choose grey for a suit or dress.

Black is a powerful and authoritarian color that can be seen as sophisticated or intimidating.  It is associated with strength and leadership and is a good choice for an interview in the legal sector – otherwise, use it as an accent color in a tie or scarf or jewelry. Color your Interview

Although many people love wearing black, you need to realize that wearing black is intimidating and aggressive and may cause the interviewer to become defensive. It can also put a barrier between them and the interviewer. At the same time, wearing some black can add confidence to an applicant who is a little unsure of them self.

Brown gives the impression that you are confident, dependable, reliable and flexible, but it can also be seen as dated and old-fashioned. It is a friendly and approachable color that works well for many industrial job interviews.

White suggests simplicity, organization and cleanliness.  It is a great choice for a shirt or blouse to go with a navy, grey, black or brown suit.

Red is over-powering and attention-seeking and not suitable to wear to an interview except as an accent color. It exudes energy, passion and confidence as well as aggression, arrogance and anger. Use sparingly, especially for a first interview!

Maroon or burgundy is an acceptable form of red for a woman’s suit but not as good as navy, gray or black.

Green, yellow, purple and orange are distracting and memorable colors that are more suitable to creative or media jobs. Use these colors carefully as they don’t always elicit a positive response in job interviews. Green is sometimes viewed negatively as an untrustworthy color, while orange can look unprofessional and cheap. Yellow and purple are associated with unusual creative types and often not liked by older males. Use these colors very sparingly for job interviews, if at all.

Color your Interview
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