Dress for Success - Job Interview Skills Template

A T-chart template for comparing an interview-ready outfit with a not-ready one for the same job.

Glida: 1
Fits the Workplace
Show an outfit one step nicer than what employees wear at this job. Explain why it fits.
Glida: 2
Too Casual
Show an outfit that doesn't fit this workplace. Explain what the interviewer might think.
Glida: 3
Clean, Neat, and Comfortable
Show clean, neat clothes the candidate can sit and walk in. Why does that matter?
Glida: 4
Wrinkled and Uncomfortable
Show clothes that are stained, wrinkled, or uncomfortable. How could that affect the interview?
Glida: 5
No Distractions
Show a candidate with the phone put away and headphones off. Why does this help?
Glida: 6
Distracted
Show something that distracts the candidate or the interviewer. Explain why it matters.
Glida: 7
Ready to Go
Show what the candidate brings, such as a résumé in a folder. Why is it important?
Glida: 8
Not Prepared
Show a candidate who forgot something important. How does it affect the first impression?