Makeup

How to Look Hirable

Perfect your job interview style with these tips from makeup, hair and career experts

by Anna Jimenez

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Don't get accessory crazy It only takes one too many bedazzled hair pins to turn your flare into folly. Though it's easy to get excited and pair your favorite hoop earrings with a vintage jeweled barrette or to try a new trend like feathered headbands (seen here on Eva Mendes), resist overdoing it. While it might look great for a night out, it's definitely not appropriate for the board room. Frankel suggests that before you walk out the door, stand in front of a mirror and quickly turn around once and look back in the mirror. Whichever accessory you notice first, remove -- it'll be too distracting to your interviewer. While you want to show your personality, you don't want to do anything that will eliminate you from the hiring process.

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Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

It is best to keep it simple. You can't go wrong with just the basics or makeup and not wild colors or glitter.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:48PM Report as inappropriate

Don't need any root touchup but will keep in mind to not fidget with my hair.

by MissXu Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

great tips, I love the makeup ones especially

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

Someone said awhile ago that while makeup & hair is important, to not go outside your comfort zone. I can't find the post, but I agree. You're nervous enough as it is, you don't need to also worry about if you look like a racoon. And I agree wtih Bukiyounahito about the outfits and pictures of them. It almost maks a mockery of the process, and reminds me of the movie The Devil Wears Prada (a good movie).

by Supernaturalfan Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 01:23PM Report as inappropriate

yeah, ok article for the most part, but what is up with the pics?

by naughtnone Monday, June 13, 2011 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate

Good grief, I wouldn't be able to hire anyone wearing all of these outfits! Sleeves are kind of a must for most jobs, and even the one semi-appropriately dressed person is wearing a kind of short skirt for an office job. LOL Oh well, the article is just fine if you ignore the pictures, right?

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 08:37AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these are good tips, but I do have a few quibbles. 1) The Jessica Simpson style looks way to glamourpuss and just not serious enough for most business settings. 2) I really disagree about the perfume tip. Obviously avoid super controversial, loud scents like Angel, but perfume helps create a lasting impression that can make you stand out in a sea of business suits. For example, I have used Pure Poison, a light floral with a woody base, when applying for retail positions. It suggests I am clean and down to earth. And yes, I've gotten offers for several positions by using appropriate perfume selections.

by greenfaerie38 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 09:47PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know!

by LittleBunny Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

Having been in a position of hiring for a office environment job, makeup is a must and hair must be neat and stylish.

by ThePolishedCowgirl Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 05:22PM Report as inappropriate