These colors are a red rag in job interviews
According to the fashion portal “Glamour.de”, the color red should be avoided when choosing the color of clothing for the job interview – especially if you are not applying for a management position. On the one hand, red stands for “power and passion”, but on the other hand the color also conveys “danger and aggression”. According to “Glamour.de”, it is therefore not surprising if the HR manager thinks you are “cocky and rebellious” when you appear for the interview dressed completely in red.
The colors brown and orange also have negative associations. According to “Glamour.de”, Braun exudes “calmness and reliability” on the one hand, but on the other hand it seems “old-fashioned and sluggish”. Anyone who wants to embody an innovative, modern zeitgeist is therefore not making the right choice of color with brown. Orange is perceived by many HR managers as too unprofessional and too playful, according to the fashion portal.
With these colors you always make the right choice
Blue is the safest color choice and ideal for making a decent first impression. The color blue is said to convey intelligence, trust, reliability and efficiency. Dark shades of blue also exude authority, according to the “Career Bible”. The situation is similar with black, which “Karrierebibel” describes as authoritarian and “enormously powerful”. This color is a safe bet, especially for leadership positions or management posts. When it comes to black clothing for an interview, “Glamour.de” recommends using colored accessories to emphasize your own personality and individuality. Gray is also a popular choice, often associated with security, logic, analytical thinking and experience.
Personality, skills and preparation remain the be-all and end-all
Nevertheless, the core of the interview is to convince your counterpart of your skills and personality and to show added value. Choosing the right color can get you started in the right direction, but preparation and your persuasion within the interview are ultimately the components that matter. If you allow yourself a faux pas here, even the best color and the right wardrobe can no longer compensate for this.
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