Call Center Interview Dress Guide For Men And Women- Your outfit creates a first impression even before introducing yourself to a hiring manager. Since you’ve finally landed that call center interview, make a statement with your clothing. Forbes recommends finding an outfit that fits the company culture. At a call center, expect office wear with a casual touch, but don’t dress down too much. Appear polished and professional, and show a touch of your personality.

Here are some job interview outfit tips for HIM and HER that will surely impress your interviewer:

HER:

Tops

Conservative tops make the best, neutral impression. Avoid sleeveless, low-cut blouses. Instead opt for a button-down top with long sleeves or a fitted blouse with details such as decorative stitching or buttons. Choose tops in neutral colors such as tan, white, black, gray, navy or beige. Although employees in the call center may wear clothing with vibrant patterns, avoid these during the interviewing process, since they may distract the interviewer.

Pants or Skirts

Coordinate your top with a pair of dress pants or a knee-length skirt. There’s no need to splurge on a business suit for a call center interview, unless you’re vying for an upper-management position. Keep your look professional by opting for well-tailored pants or a pencil-style skirt in a neutral tone. For example, pair a white blouse with a pair of navy pants for a simple, professional look.

Shoes

Don’t wear open-toed shoes. They’re simply too casual to flaunt during an interview. In casual office environments high heels aren’t a requirement. Instead, slip into a pair of flats. Or, try a pair of sophisticated kitten heels. Pick out shoes with a matte finish and simple embellishments, such as a buckle. Save the strappy sandals or red pumps for the weekend.

Accessories

Don’t forget to show personality. Add a colorful scarf, wear an ornate pair of earrings or pin on a festive broach. Since call centers are a casual office environment, leave the expensive jewels at home. There’s no need to flash name brands or family heirlooms. Instead, opt for your Sunday best. A simple gold bangle bracelet, a locket necklace or understated ring looks polished, yet conservative. Choose one or two accessories to finish your look.

HIM:

Determine the correct level of dress expected at the location. Many professional call centers require business formal attire, but business casual is more common in locations without regular visitors. Some centers may allow employees to dress in informal or casual styles, but these are rarely appropriate for interviews. Ask the person scheduling your interview for the center’s standard dress-code level, or check the company’s website for examples.

Dress as though you are seeking the position directly above that of your desired job at the company. Men seeking jobs at call centers should dress as though they are applying for management or leadership slots. Even interviewers at companies with business casual or informal dress codes typically expect professionals to wear a nice pair of slacks and a buttoned shirt for the interview itself.

Wear a tie and jacket if the call center requires business-casual or business-formal attire. You may remove these if the center is too warm or the interviewer points out that you appear overdressed. Appearing overdressed is almost invariably better than looking under-dressed at call-center interviews.

Don clean socks, undergarments and shoes for the interview. Every aspect of your outfit should show your professional nature. Employees at call centers may represent a single company or potentially speak for thousands, and all employers seek professional representatives. Dirty shoes or undesirable odors can quickly damage your chances of landing a position.

Interviews often come with a large amount of unnecessary stress, but starting off with a good physical impression can lessen some of the tension common to these events. Call centers may range from informal dress to business formal or casual. Correctly dressing for the interview can work in your favor, placing you above those less inclined to dress the part or incorrectly assuming the level of dress expected in a position that does not work with customers on a face-to-face basis.

Good luck and always remember this “ Dress to success!”

Sources:

• https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/career-resources/job-interview-dressing-dos-donts-ladies#.WlgrsLyWbZ4
• https://www.facebook.com/notes/kalibrr/how-to-dress-for-a-call-center-interview/743499469044241/
• https://www.kalibrr.com/advice/2014/09/how-to-dress-for-a-call-center-interview/