Finally, the interviews are rolling in!! You selected your dates, booked your flights, got all your ducks in a row. Only a few days left, and one subtle but BIG problem sets in your mind...what do I wear? Believe it or not, how you dress for an interview is one of many important components to your whole package. As an aspiring physician, it's essential to come off as a bright and engaging student, but also as a person who is well put-together.
Quick Tips:
1. Always choose professional colors: navy blue, white, black, beige and grey are the go-to options and need to make up the most of your outfit.
2. Choose clothes that fit well. Half the battle is finding an outfit that fits your body frame, but this is the key to making any outfit look sharp.
3. When it comes to patterns like argyle, stripes, and plaid, subtlety is key. First off, no two patterns should be used together, and second, ANY pattern that is used should blend well with the overall outfit rather than stand out like a sore thumb. When in doubt, solids are always the way to go!
4. Stay professional. Looking sharp is more important than having a stylish and unique outfit.
LADIES:
Often, this is the hardest part of preparing for the interview, with every other website or resource or older sibling saying to wear something different. For the record, pant suits, skirt suits, and professional dresses are ALL acceptable. However, choosing a dress requires a careful selection for something both modest and professional. That being said, modesty is an important component to any outfit, so be sure to choose skirts or dresses that come to the knee even when seated. Also as a general rule of thumb, necklines should not come lower than one or two inches below the collarbone. And lastly the topic everyone dreads..shoes. For the record once again, flats and high heels are both acceptable. But in this case, ladies need to be as practical as possible. Most interviews include a tour of hospital facilities, undergraduate campuses, and sometimes dorms--shoes NEED to be comfortable.
GENTLEMEN:
Guys, not too much extra to consider luckily! A sharp suit is your best accessory. Remember to learn to tie a tie well before the night prior to your interview. And when it comes to shoes, dress shoes are a must!
Pack your irons and lint rollers, and be sure to prepare your outfit the night before the interview! Look sharp, and good luck!
Quick Tips:
1. Always choose professional colors: navy blue, white, black, beige and grey are the go-to options and need to make up the most of your outfit.
2. Choose clothes that fit well. Half the battle is finding an outfit that fits your body frame, but this is the key to making any outfit look sharp.
3. When it comes to patterns like argyle, stripes, and plaid, subtlety is key. First off, no two patterns should be used together, and second, ANY pattern that is used should blend well with the overall outfit rather than stand out like a sore thumb. When in doubt, solids are always the way to go!
4. Stay professional. Looking sharp is more important than having a stylish and unique outfit.
LADIES:
Often, this is the hardest part of preparing for the interview, with every other website or resource or older sibling saying to wear something different. For the record, pant suits, skirt suits, and professional dresses are ALL acceptable. However, choosing a dress requires a careful selection for something both modest and professional. That being said, modesty is an important component to any outfit, so be sure to choose skirts or dresses that come to the knee even when seated. Also as a general rule of thumb, necklines should not come lower than one or two inches below the collarbone. And lastly the topic everyone dreads..shoes. For the record once again, flats and high heels are both acceptable. But in this case, ladies need to be as practical as possible. Most interviews include a tour of hospital facilities, undergraduate campuses, and sometimes dorms--shoes NEED to be comfortable.
GENTLEMEN:
Guys, not too much extra to consider luckily! A sharp suit is your best accessory. Remember to learn to tie a tie well before the night prior to your interview. And when it comes to shoes, dress shoes are a must!
Pack your irons and lint rollers, and be sure to prepare your outfit the night before the interview! Look sharp, and good luck!
RSS Feed