職場課程三: 面試穿着十誤區（中/英）
一篇關於面試該如何穿着的文章最好用一段限制描述來開頭——它涵蓋了不同州（例如紐約和加利弗利亞）以及不同行業（例如技術和製造業）的特殊情況，它們有可能會和普通的穿着要求有所不同。但可能會使你驚奇的是，在過去的幾年中這些例外正在向普遍情況靠攏。
如今，如果你問100個人他們關於面試該如何穿着的意見，大多數人會說：“穿着保守一點。”請牢記這一點，以下是一些關於如何避免穿着錯誤的建議。
Anna Soo
Wildermuth是一名形象顧問，也是國際形象顧問協會的前總裁。她說：“服裝是你的一部分，它們不應當引人注目。”她列舉了10個面試中應當避免的穿着失誤：
?顏色雜亂的指甲油：這一點男女都要注意。指甲太長或者未修剪過都是錯誤的；你的指甲應當被修剪得很好以顯得整潔。
?叮噹作響的首飾：一隻手上不要戴着兩隻以上的鐲子；一隻耳朵上只能戴一隻耳環。臉上不要戴任何首飾，腳上不要戴腳鏈。
?露趾的或者無後跟的鞋子：拖鞋是絕對不能穿的。不合時宜的鞋子應當被扔掉或者留着在其他場合穿。
?光腿：必須要穿襪子，即使是在炎熱的夏天。襪子的顏色可以是中性的或者流行色以搭配你的鞋子。
?不合時宜的套裝：那些有着太寬（三英寸或者更寬）或太窄（一英寸或者更窄）的領子的衣服。一個好的裁縫是會改領子的。男士的上衣應該能蓋住整個上半身，並且要寬鬆，而不是剛剛好或者緊繃的。
?短裙：裙邊不應高於膝上三英寸。面試不要穿短褲或者緊身褲。
?男式或者女式皮夾克：面試即使是穿皮製的運動夾克也是不好的，他們看起來像外套。
?男士穿圓領：面試最好打領帶，至少在第一輪中，因此最好穿有領的襯衣。
?印字的或者時髦的手包：錢包應當是保守型的，不引人注意的。
?紅色的公文包：公文包，錢包和鞋子的顏色都應該是保守的，並且應當有着良好的質量。
保守型的藍色和灰色組成不同的陰影是最佳的。在面試中穿黑色可能會被認爲太過嚴肅；如果你確實穿了黑色，那麼請確定在靠近臉的位置有另一種顏色來淡化這種形象。黃色作爲商業顏色仍然有爭議，因此最好不要穿。在第二輪的面試中可以通過穿不同顏色的上衣，襯衣，圍巾或者打不同的領帶來改變你的外在形象。
面試不是做時裝展的地方，儘管在藝術領域和非常出名的人可以更冒險一點。其他的所有人都應當穿得保守一點。“更多的公司都在回到傳統的職業服裝上來，”Wildermuth說。
不管穿什麼，都應當和你已經準備好在一個新職位上工作的專業形象相吻合。讓常識做你的嚮導，它能讓你很容易避免那些穿着錯誤，這些錯誤很有可能會毀掉你進入下一輪程序的機會。在職業市場上，你形象良好，外表與職位相符合是十分關鍵的。
Ten Interview Fashion Blunders
What Not to Wear to the Interview
Any article about what to wear to an interview might well begin with a qualifying statement covering the extremes in various states (New York and California, for example) and industries (technology, manufacturing), which are possible exceptions to the normal rules of fashion. But it might surprise you to learn that those extremes have, over the last couple of years, begun to move closer to the middle ground.
Nowadays, if you were to ask 100 people their opinion about what to wear to an interview, the majority would answer, "Dress on the conservative side." With that in mind, here are some suggestions on how to avoid fashion blunders.
Anna Soo Wildermuth, an image consultant and incoming president of the Association of Image Consultants International, says, "Clothes should be a part of who you are and should not be noticed." She cites 10 dressing faux pas to avoid when interview time comes around:
?Wild Nail Polish: This tip is for women or men. Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be groomed and neat.
?Jewelry That Jangles: Don't wear more than two rings per hand or one earring per ear. And no face jewelry or ankle bracelets allowed.
?Open-Toed or Backless Shoes: And mules are a definite no-no. Out-of-date shoes should be thrown out or kept for other occasions.
?Bare Legs: Wear stockings, even in humid summer weather. Stockings can be in neutral colors or a fashion color to match your shoes.
?Out-of-Date Suits: These have lapels that are too wide (three inches or more) or too narrow (one inch or less). A good tailor can alter lapels. The style for men's jackets is full-body and looser rather than fitted or tight.
?Short Skirts: Hemlines should not be more than three inches above the knee. Don't wear capri pants or leggings to the interview.
?Leather Jackets for Men or Women: Even leather blazers are not good for interviewing purposes. They look like outerwear.
?Turtlenecks for Men: A tie is preferable, at least in the first go-round. At the very least, wear a collared shirt.
?Printed or Trendy Handbags: Purses should be conservative and inconspicuous.
?Red Briefcases: Briefcases, purses and shoes should all be conservative in color and in good condition.
Conservative colors in various shades of blue and gray are best. Wearing black to the interview could be viewed as too serious. If you do wear black, make sure that there is another color near your face to soften the look. Brown is still considered questionable as a business color and probably should be avoided. Change your outfit's look for a second interview by wearing a different color blouse, shirt, scarf or tie.
An interview is not the place to make a fashion statement, though those in the art fields and the very famous can be more adventurous. Everyone else should opt for a conservative look. "More and more companies are returning to traditional professional dress," says Wildermuth.
Whatever you wear should accent the fact that you're a professional who's ready to get to work at a new job. Let common sense guide you, and it should be easy to avoid fashion blunders that could damage your chances of getting to the next level in the process. In this market, it is essential that you look good and your appearance is right for the job.