Want to convince a prospective employer that you’re fit to hit the ground running? One of the many ways to do so is to wear the right shoes during your interview. No one wants to see a candidate in casual-Friday footwear – not even on a day when you feel like your feet need to breathe. No flip-flops, no mules. Make sure your interview outfit doesn’t fall apart below the knees. Wear shoes that are professional and polished as well as coordinated with your clothes.
You might be saying: “I know that!” But here’s something you might not have considered: Wear fabulous shoes. Not spike-y, not glittery, but great looking and fabulous feeling. You’ll make the right statement when you meet your prospective employer, and you’ll be comfortable during your interview and better able to focus.
A friend of mine, a novelist, takes this a step further. Early today, knowing I had a phone interview, she advised: “Wear something fabulous while you talk on the phone.” She remembers buying a wonderful pair of shoes one morning and wearing them that afternoon while working at home, just because she wanted to, and she had a great writing day. I did it: During the phone call, I wore wonderful shoes.
Look down. Are you okay with what you see?
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