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Interview Essentials You Won’t Regret Having
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items Whether it’s your first interview or your fifth this month, here’s what you’ll want to have ready From the outfit to the prep, the list covers the soft life version of being career-ready.
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Polished Interview Outfits
Paperwork & Accessories
Interview Prep Tools
⏰ Time & Location Tools
Appropriate Makeup for an Interview
Polished Interview Outfits
Suits, Skirts, Kitten Heels 👠
A structured, clean-cut pantsuits —tailored and timeless. Looks powerful feels comfortable, and can be re-styled again and again.
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Women's Pant Suits
This Shein suit is perfect for the next interview paired with a white button up blouse.
Elegant Business And Leisure Two-Piece Suit, Single-Button Lapel ...
A white button down blouse is a staple in any wardrobe especially for an interview. It can be paired with black dress pants or a pencil skirt.
Womens White Button Down Shirt
A pencil skirt is perfect for those times you don’t want to put a suit on or if you are interviewing in the hotter months ☀️😎
Pencil & Work Skirts
This blazer is perfect for an interview. Paired with white button up or a cami - you can walk into an interview and look like you mean business
Women's Black Blazers | Cropped, Velvet & Leather
A comfy but chic heel that says “I’m put together” without screaming for attention. Ideal for long walks to the interview or standing confidence.
Closed Toe Heels
Paperwork & Accessories
Never go to an interview empty handed
Keep your resume crease-free and clean. A sleek folder adds instant professionalism - and makes a strong first impression.
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Report Covers And Portfolios
Shows you’re engaged and prepared to take notes. Pro tip: jot down questions you want to ask before the interview.
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Notepad And Pen
Interview Prep Tools
Practice makes perfect
Great for practicing answers out loud or recording yourself to work on confidence, posture, and pacing.
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Desk Phone Mount
Subtle, but essential. A fresh mouth and moisturized lips go a long way in keeping you feeling put-together.
Breath Mints
Keep one or two with you to read right before you walk in (or log on). Helps calm nerves and shift your mindset.
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Mindful Affirmations | Positive Affirmation Cards
⏰ Time & Location Tools
Early is on time, on time is late
Set reminders for when to start getting ready, when to leave, and even time blocks for prep. A visual schedule helps ease interviewing-day anxiety.
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Google Calendar
Check traffics, find parking, or spot coffee shops nearby for pre-interview grounding. Set the location the night before so you’re not scrambling.
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Google Maps
Appropriate Makeup for an Interview
Everyday face for an interview
Less is more for an interview - so a short lash or mascara goes a long way. And this mascara does a good job of elongating your natural lash.
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A soft pink or a lip color that matches your lip tone wears well for an interview. Elf with affordable prices and so many lip colors to choose from should be your go to
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Lip Lacquer Shiny Lip Gloss
These lashes are perfect for an interview. Not too much just enough to bring out your eyes.
Wispy Mini