Dress neutral to win that dream job

When you head off to a job interview, you might not give too much thought to which colours to wear. But a survey shows that opting for something neutral could work in your favour. A recent survey of human resource professionals and hiring managers found that particular colours convey certain attributes.

Clothing from a more conservative palette — black, blue, gray and brown — appears professional, while red conveys power, and people wearing blue appear as team players. When asked to advise job seekers on the best colour to wear to a job interview, employers most often recommended blue (23 per cent) and black (15 per cent). Orange topped the list for the worst colour (25 per cent of employers) and was the colour most likely to be associated with someone who is unprofessional.

Based on the results of the survey, here are a few tips for interview attire: Stick with neutrals. You can’t go wrong with navy, black, brown and gray. You can pair this with a classic white button-down shirt or incorporate a splash of a more vibrant colour.



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