Job Interview Dress Code Quiz

What does research show about the role of clothing in a job interview?

• It has no impact on the impression made

• It plays a role in the impression made

• It only matters for certain job positions

• It depends on the interviewer's preference

What does HR experts recommend doing before a job interview to understand the workplace environment?

• Ignoring the workplace environment

• Asking for the dress code directly

• Conducting a survey among employees

• Doing some reconnaissance to find out how professionals dress

What is the recommended attire for a very casual workplace for women?

• A pair of sweatpants

• A pair of jeans and a t-shirt

• A casual dress with a blazer

• A formal suit

What is the recommended attire for a very casual workplace for men?

• A formal suit

• A pair of jeans and a t-shirt

• A pair of sweatpants

• A dark denim or khaki pant with a button-down shirt

What is the recommended attire for a business casual workplace for women?

• A formal suit

• A pair of trousers, a button-down shirt or blouse and a well-fitted blazer

• A casual dress with a blazer

• A pair of sweatpants

What is the recommended attire for a business casual workplace for men?

• A pair of work pants or trousers and a nicer button-down shirt

• A pair of sweatpants

• A pair of jeans and a t-shirt

• A formal suit

What is the recommended attire for a business formal workplace for women?

• A pair of sweatpants

• A professional dress with a blazer

• A pair of jeans and a t-shirt

• A casual dress with a blazer

What is the recommended attire for a business formal workplace for men?

• A pair of sweatpants

• A well-fitted suit

• A pair of jeans and a t-shirt

• A pair of work pants or trousers and a nicer button-down shirt

What grooming tips are recommended for a business formal workplace?

• Messy hairstyle and unpolished fingernails

• Well-groomed appearance and a fresh face

• Wearing worn-out shoes

• Carrying a backpack

What is the recommended accessory for both men and women in a business formal workplace?

• Wearing a baseball cap

• Carrying a resume in a professional briefcase or purse

• Carrying a backpack

• Wearing a casual belt