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How to Look HirablePerfect your job interview style with these tips from makeup, hair and career experts |
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Tip 1: Apply your eyeshadow before your under eye concealer. This way, if your shadow falls as you apply it, you can clean it up before covering that area with concealer. Dedivanovic swears this trick goes a long way in making you look sophisticated.
Tip 2: Prevent eyeliner or anything else from running down your face by setting your concealer with translucent powder, using a damp makeup sponge. Dip the sponge in powder and press on and around your eyes, making sure to get close to the lower lash line. This will prevent any oily or wet makeup from running. Also, when you've finished your makeup, lightly mist your face with rose water (try Dream Organics Organic Rose Water, $12). It smells great and will help set your makeup and make skin glow.
Tip 3: Avoid these makeup don'ts to keep yourself from looking trashy: Save any glittery products for the weekend and skip bright pink or red lipsticks and glosses. And please avoid Dedivanovic's biggest pet peeve (he promises to thank you later) -- foundation that doesn't match your skin. "If you're not going to blend face makeup, you might as well just wear a mask," he says.
Tip 4: If you're really worried about your makeup sliding off during your interview, apply a primer before your makeup and keep blotting papers (like Tatcha Blotting Papers, $12) in your purse to soak up any shine immediately before your meeting.
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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