Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Look Better for a Job Interview

No matter what position you're applying for, your physical appearance matters a great deal in a job interview. This is, after all the very first impression managers get of you. And that ultimately becomes sort of the thesis you put forth regarding your personality and accomplishments -- everything that follows is just supporting material for that initial assertion.

So make it good, unless you want to spend the next hour sweating away trying to convince the guy on the other side of the desk that you are, in fact not as you appear. Follow these easy job interview appearance tips to boost your looks so they're worthy of the top-notch pro you really are.

Don't Cheap Out on Your Hair
You may go to BoRics or Supercuts most of the time for your haircut, but this isn't the time for such scrimping. It doesn't matter how great your outfit, if your hair isn't doing anything for your face, your style will fall flat in a job interview. And your personality will probably end up similarly lifeless without the confidence boost. So be smart -- spend the money on a more experienced pro to do your hair. If you're used to $12.00 haircuts, the cost of the good stuff may shock you. But trust me, it's an investment in your professionalism that will pay back handsomely.

Replace the Ragged Stuff
Got any of those nasty dress shirts with yellow stains under the armpits? Yuck. Toss 'em right in the trash. Granted, you're probably not going to take your jacket off in a job interview. But you still know those nasty spots are there. And it stunts your opinion of yourself and sabotages your confidence. You're worth the good stuff. And that goes for socks, undies, and whatever else you're putting on. This is the big game. Spend a few bucks to do it right.