According to Shola-Adido Oladotun
05 March 2023 | 3:30 p.m
We can all agree that getting a job in Nigeria is not the easiest thing to do. There are tons of job sites to look at, people to contact over long distances, and cold mailings that are sure to get rejected. If you can make it through this process and land an interview…
We can all agree that getting a job in Nigeria is not the easiest thing to do. There are tons of job sites to look at, people to contact over long distances, and cold mailings that are sure to get rejected. If you make it through this process and get to the interview stage, you will be faced with the dilemma of what to wear.
Many women tend to overthink when choosing an outfit for a job interview. While she wanted to show the fashionista in her, she also feared that doing too much would ruin her job opportunities.
Now, there’s no perfect way to slay a job interview, so here are five basic tips on how to, dare we say it, slay a job interview.
Comfort
Yes, we grew up believing in the saying, “fashion is pain. However, for job interviews, comfort is key. This is mainly due to tense interviews, which causes anxiety in some women. So, instead of choosing a tight leather skirt, choose an A- line. You can enhance the look by wearing a chiffon blouse and stilettos.
Less accessories
Sorry, but you may have to say goodbye to your punk ring or beaded chain for a few hours. In addition to creative agencies where non-conformity is the motto, throw that flashy jewelry aside. The jewelry you wear the most is a pair of studs, a necklace, and one bracelet.
Important details… lots of them
If you think you can wear those skirts with holes or shoes with falling soles, well, chances are your villager is waiting for you. Pay attention to details; This includes, loose threads and wrinkles, among many others.
Neutral knows best
When in doubt about whether green pants go well with a blue blazer, ditch them both and choose black, white or gray. This gives the outfit an effortless look and feel while saving you the embarrassment of not getting the color combination right.
Type of project
While the points above are a good place to start, how you will appear in your prospective employer’s office depends on the position you will be working in, the nature of the organization, and the dress code in place. For example, you cannot show the role of a managing director wearing a white dress and a black skirt paired with ballet shoes.