12-2 Interviews

Having followed the interview preparedness guidance in ____, we are now almost ready to conduct the interview! This lesson is intentionally brief lesson 12.01 make space for the time to practice interviewing during exercise 12.02. Before we jump into the actual interview, we would be remiss if we did not mention physical presentation and interview format.

As established during lesson 7.02, physical appearance is part and parcel of the concept of register. That is to say, the level of formality pertinent to the situation and environment. Designer Tom Ford spoke directly to this connection when he said “Dressing well is a form of good manners.”

Whilst you should always feel comfortable and confident in what you are wearing to a job interview, it is important to dress appropriately. The definition of what constitutes “appropriate dress” should be explored and ascertained. This should be done in step one of the planning process, during the act of getting to know the organization you are applying to.