"Why is good personal presentation so important when meeting employers?These tips can help you ensure you make a good first impression:
1. Dress the part
Think carefully about what to wear to an interview.
Show the employer that you are serious about the job by putting effort into your clothing.
So what should you wear?
For a professional office job. Wear business attire (clean and ironed). Keep makeup and jewellery to a minimum.
Casual and less conservative setting (for example retail, hospitality or a trades position). Try to dress up rather than down and go for neat, clean and ironed at a minimum. Remember that what you see workers wearing on the job might not reflect what the employer expects applicants to wear at an interview, so always dress a little better.
2. Do your hair
Make sure your hair is clean and tidy. If it is long, tie it back so it's not in your eyes. Employers have told us that applicants who have untidy or dirty hair do not leave a good impression.
3. Watch your body language
Employers are impressed by job seekers who:
smile and are friendly
offer a firm handshake
make eye contact
have good posture (it makes you appear more confident).
First impressions are really important when meeting employers. Employers will likely make assumptions about you based on how you look and dress. To make a positive first impression, take some time to think about what message your personal appearance and body language might be sending."