Its one of those shirt-dresses. I am planning on wearing it with hose and a pair of pumps. Or should I go with slacks and a jacket?
I am interviewing at schools to be a teacher (its a job fair)
The dress is not low cut and it hits at the knee.
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In the job trainings I’ve had for interviewing and professionalism, I was always taught to wear universal colors, like earth tones and black. They taught me that loud colors like, red, pink, green,…. well you get the picture, cause too much of a distraction. So your good to go with your black dress, as long as it’s not too short and tight. The buttons are irrelevant, as long as you look professional.
I think you’ll be ok. As a teacher you’ll be able to dress more cassual (slacks), but for the interview you would want to step it up a bit. You might want to make more of a statement with your accessories, a nice broach perhaps or scarf.
I noticed a lot of support for the suit- well i feel that if you want to look like an old school marm than go ahaed. But these days they want teachers who are hip and and yet somewhat conservative so out with the old boring suit! Ok, maybe not pumps; a more styley shoe with less of a heal. Hose- well if it’s cold and/or you have nasty looking legs, yes; but otherwise either nothing or a cute pair of tights. Good luck.
In interviewing for a teaching position, I think it’s fine. If it were a corporate position, then I would suggest the slacks and jacket or full suit. But that dress sounds fine for the type of interview you will be doing.
Slacks, and a Jacket, works for me.
RULE OF THUMB: Black or Dark Navy Blue Suit (slacks and jacket)
Always has been the most professional choice for a job interview of ANY caliber. (hair up if it’s long)
I’d say slacks and a jacket. The buttons on your dress may gap when you sit down.
Also, the dress would be better if it was mid-calf length. People in the teaching field are still pretty conservative when it comes to dress.
Good luck and thanks for wanting to educate others!!!
sounds like the dress is ok but maybe go with the slacks and jacket
teachers wear a lot of khakis and sweaters or knit tops i wouldnt go with the pumps on an interview for teaching
If it’s sleeveless then it might be a bit too much, you should at least walk with a blazer to throw over. Black is a good color on interviews, I usually wear a black suit with a white or beige blouse. Also, make sure it is not too short, right over the knee is good, but a bit under the knee is perfect. If the dress has a sleeve and is not armless, then it would be fine, just make sure it fits neatly, not like some people I see with buttons popping and stuff showing, lol. The things we see in trains.
Good luck at your interview.
it sounds OK.
Just make sure that no matter what you’re doing the buttons wont pop and that you cannot see skin between buttons.
I personally think a suit looks more professional…but that’s just me.
Yep I agree with Maria. All though I wouldn’t personally do not consider a *Shirt dress* very professional. It is nearing summer though, and sometimes a long sleeve jacket might frighten employers, simply because they can’t see your arms, and they want to be sure you don’t use injectable drugs. Wear something fit for the season. Black usually isn’t a summer shade. ~ Good luck on your interview.
a suit is always the preferred outfit for interviews. wear with minimal jewelry and keep the makeup tasteful for daytime.
the slacks and jacket would be a better choice over the dress.
shirt dresses dont wear the hose and pumps do you have one of those pointy shoes if so those would work a lot better