Why You Should Just Say NO To Most Jewelry

Earlier this week I told you about an interview I always remember because the candidate was wearing a lot of a particular perfume that I don’t like.  Well, the same candidate also had on big showy jewelry, so I thought we ought to just touch on interview appropriate jewelry. 

Wearing jewelry to an interview is really risky for mostly the same reasons that perfume is.  Remember that any time the interviewer spends noticing your jewelry is time the are not focusing on your skills and qualifications.  Also, they might really hate your taste in jewelry which won’t make them have a good impression of you. 

So, unless you are interviewing with a company who has a really exhagurated dress code policy (like a punk rock clothing store) stick to the basics.

Men – a simple watch should just about do it.  Lose the ear rings (nose ring, tongue ring etc…) and necklaces.

Women – a simple watch and small boring ear rings.  No nose, lip, or tongue rings.  I would recommend no necklace but if you must, choose something really delicate.

Remember, you are always trying to keep the focus on yourself, not the way you look or smell.