Are you going for a job interview? It’s time to look into a detailed guide that tells you how to dress up for a job interview in Singapore. And what will be the right gesture or posture. Every little thing matters a lot from your eye contact to using a mobile phone. So, read this interview guide and avoid mistakes that will cost you a good job opportunity,

Dress Up Right for Interview

Dressing up for a job interview should be done carefully. It may sound obvious to some people, but there are many who dress up improperly. The first thing you should do before you decide on the outfit is to ask the person who is interviewing you what they would like you to wear. If they don’t mention it, then choose a business-like attire that includes a blazer and trousers or skirt. Dressing casually is not an appropriate way of dressing for an interview.

Every person will have their own style and attitude towards what they want the interviewer to see them in, but you need to keep in mind that this is not the time for experimentation, it’s time for professionalism.

Few outfit ideas for women:

- A Plain dress

- A Trouser and a button up shirt with a blazer to complete the look

- A nice skirt with a shirt and blazer.

- Choose your outfit that best suits your personality type.

- Dress according to the given work culture in Singapore.

Some workplaces may want you to wear business formal attire, casual or formal attire.

Men Interview Attire

To feel confident and comfortable, men should wear clothes that are not too formal or casual.

It is important to dress up for an interview. There are a few exceptions like if the company has a casual dress code or if the interviewer explicitly instructs you to come in any type of attire. However, it is still recommended to wear clothes that are not too formal or casual.

Men should wear formal clothes for an interview. They should also bring a slew of their work samples, a resume and their references so they can get the best chance of landing the job.

Men should dress in formal clothes such as suit and tie, in order to make a good impression on the interviewer. Men should also follow up the interview with a thank you e-mail afterwards and stay in touch with the company about any updates about their application.

Posture and Gesture 

Maintaining proper posture and gesture while giving a job interview is important to project confidence to the interviewer. In this section, we are going to discuss how one should maintain perfect posture and gestures in order to successfully land a job.

The standard posture should be erect with the spine lengthened so that it is aligned with the back of your head, neck, shoulders, hips and feet. Keep your shoulders back, chest out and stomach in. Stand tall but not rigid at a slight angle of about 10 degrees.

Lying on the couch or sitting on an armless chair in an upright position or positioning yourself against a wall will help you maintain proper posture throughout your interview. Crossing your legs at an angle may also help you achieve better posture than if you cross them straight.

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Eye contact During Interview

Eye contact is a two-way form of communication and it's important to maintain eye contact.

Eye contact is an excellent way to engage with the person you're speaking with. It's a two-way form of communication, as if you are talking back and forth with each other. Eye contact in an interview is important because it conveys confidence, interest and attentiveness on your part to the interviewer. It is a great way to show what type of person you are. Eye contact can also be a great way to show confidence in an interview setting.

Keep eye contact for about three seconds and then look away for about three seconds. This can be repeated as many times as needed throughout the conversation or interview.

You need to keep your phone turned off during the entire interview process or at least put it away from sight if you don't want it to affect your chances of getting hired for that job!

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Things to Have with You on a Job Interview

The following are some of the things you should have with you at the time of your job interview

C.V: Know what to put on your c.v, and to make sure it is up-to-date. You can also use this as a chance to highlight your most relevant skills for the position in question

Job Skill set: Make sure that you are able to talk about what you know how to do best, and if there is anything that you want to brush up on. It would be a good idea to take a look at our career guides which can give an insight into some skill sets needed in different industries

References: It's always best not to take any chances with this one. Have at least two references ready

Portfolio: This is something that will depend on your job type. If you are a designer, it’s good to keep your portfolio handy.