How you look, what you wear, and your nonverbal communication are important in determining if you will be considered beyond the first interview.
Employers are interested in finding people who look professional. Unfair as it may be, first impressions are almost everything. It is a compliment to most employers to have you overdressed rather than underdressed for the interview. To look professional, in most cases:
Men wear:
Conservative navy or gray suits
Long sleeved white or pale blue shirts
Silk ties with small patterns
Men do not wear:
Beards - which are considered nonconformist
Cologne, aftershave, or hair spray
More jewelry than a watch and a wedding ring
Women wear:
A navy blue, gray, or dark colored suit or dress with jacket
