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Tip 6: Tame flyaways "The place where I work is trying to be more environmental by doing interviews through video conferencing. One of the candidates I interviewed was dressed very casually and had her hair pulled back into a messy ponytail, flyaways and all. It just looked like she didn't take the interview seriously enough to dress up for it, and it gave me a bad impression of her," says a hiring manager.
Tip: Make sure your hair is clean and neat. A website editor advises, "If your hair is in need of a cut, or just isn't working, pull it back in a ponytail so you don't have to fidget with it." Try this how-to for a sleek interview-worthy pony:
Step 1: Apply an anti-frizz product (try Paul Labrecque Curly Style, $24) to your hair, whether it's straight or curly.
Step 2: If your hair is straight, blow dry it with a round or paddle brush to make it extra smooth. If your hair is curly, apply a curl-enhancing gel or cream (like Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Defining Cr�me, $27) and either let hair air dry or blow dry with a diffuser attachment.
Step 3: Secure hair into a ponytail. It doesn't have to be super tight, but you don't want loose strands falling out, either.
Step 4: For an extra-polished finish, take a small section of hair and wrap it around your hair elastic neatly, then bobby pin the ends under the pony.
Step 5: Run a smoothing product or shine serum over your hair if you have any remaining frizz or flyaways.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Tip 7: Think minimal
Tip: Make sure your hair is clean and neat. A website editor advises, "If your hair is in need of a cut, or just isn't working, pull it back in a ponytail so you don't have to fidget with it." Try this how-to for a sleek interview-worthy pony:
Step 1: Apply an anti-frizz product (try Paul Labrecque Curly Style, $24) to your hair, whether it's straight or curly.
Step 2: If your hair is straight, blow dry it with a round or paddle brush to make it extra smooth. If your hair is curly, apply a curl-enhancing gel or cream (like Bumble and bumble Curl Conscious Defining Cr�me, $27) and either let hair air dry or blow dry with a diffuser attachment.
Step 3: Secure hair into a ponytail. It doesn't have to be super tight, but you don't want loose strands falling out, either.
Step 4: For an extra-polished finish, take a small section of hair and wrap it around your hair elastic neatly, then bobby pin the ends under the pony.
Step 5: Run a smoothing product or shine serum over your hair if you have any remaining frizz or flyaways.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Tip 7: Think minimal
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And please don't smoke before an interview. It reeks!
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 08:22AM Report as inappropriate
I'll remember these!
by LittleBunny Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 06:24AM Report as inappropriate
good tips...most are obvious though
by olkrav319 Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 03:58PM Report as inappropriate
Good tips to follow .I always tone my makeup down and don't wear any perfume.
by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate
Yup, common sense, mostly.
by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate
I can't imagine some people actually doing some of these things! Pretty common sense if you ask me!
by jmserrano22 Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate
i don't think you need a suit, to look professional but at least a dress jacket. banana republic has a nice one.
by 4evayoung Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 10:32AM Report as inappropriate
As an HR manager myself, I need to make a few points: Dress appropriately! Corporate interviews, wear a suit. Most other jobs, slacks or skirt and a nice blouse. NEVER wear a skirt to an interview that is more than 3 inches above the knee, don't show cleavage, and make sure your outfit is not too tight. Don't wear a lot of perfume - some people may be allergic. Also, try not to smoke for at least 30 minutes before your interview. If you smell like an ashtray that is just gross. Lastly, and most important, if you should make a huge mistake during your interview, acknowledge it, if necessary, apologize, and move on. Interviewers see a lot of potential candidates throughout the day, and we are more likely to forget your flub if YOU get over it quickly! I hope that these additional tips help. Happy interviewing!
by queeniemeanie Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 06:44PM Report as inappropriate
I read parts of this article of some of it is discriminating. You can't reject someone or not consider them if they wear many rings of there are flyaways in their hair. i didnt enjoy reading this bc it is just bs
by tinkerbella26 Friday, December 16, 2011 at 09:45PM Report as inappropriate
You would think that some of these would be common sense but there's always a few people out there who don't have much of it. It is so important to look polished and professinal. You only get one chance to make a first impression.
by taryn.romero Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 08:24AM Report as inappropriate