Numerous job interviews take place daily in Austria. When young men and women apply for their dream job, an appealing outfit is important. Preferably, applicants wear ironed, laundered clothes that suit the position. For a job in finance, for example, a suit or skirt suit is appropriate. Artistic professions require a colorful wardrobe.
What matters in the perfect application outfit?
When young people apply for a job, their clothing should ideally match their character. The outfit helps them appear confident. Most applicants feel self-assured in comfortable garments. Accordingly, it is important to make sure to assemble a comfortable ensemble. If you need to buy a new outfit, try it on before a job interview.
Before you set out, you should check your outfit for styling mishaps. Many supervisors look at the hands of young men and women. Dirty or overly long fingernails appear unkempt. As a female applicant, avoid a conspicuous nail color. Also make sure that the shoes match your wardrobe. In interviews, for example, sandals, sneakers and flip-flops are often met with sidelong glances.
To make a positive impression, it's worth adapting your clothing to the work attire of your future colleagues. When choosing clothes you have two alternatives: the professional outfit or the middle ground. If you are applying for a leadership position, as a man wear to the interview:
- Suit,
- Dress shirt,
- optionally a vest
- and tie.
Tunic, trousers, women's shoes – the casual interview outfit for women
If you apply as a woman for a leadership position, the perfect outfit consists of a trouser suit or a skirt suit. Closed women's shoes with a moderate heel height. An artistic profession requires a casual interview outfit. Alternatively wear a subtle tunic as well as dark trousers. Subtle colors and a figure‑flattering cut ensure a professional appearance.
Under no circumstances should female applicants wear short miniskirts or tops with a deep neckline. Showy jewelry and glittering embellishments quickly look cheap. The same goes for garments in loud shades or heavy makeup.
