Friday, May 22, 2009

Interviewing Pretty

The economy is suffering and everyone is writing about ways to economize.

This is not that post.

I'm writing for a very special segment: beauty chicks who are going on interviews. Maybe you are looking for a better opportunity, or worse, you are out of work and trying to find a new gig, pronto. You want to present your best self to the interviewer, but you've been know to, well... overdo it from time to time. Here are a few tips.

1. Keep the makeup light
You might be obsessed with the latest in thickening mascara, sparkly eye shadow, deep bronzing powders and lip lacquer - aren't we all? EVEN if you're interviewing for a job in beauty, you don't want your makeup to be center-stage. So apply with a light hand; you want to look like yourself, only better. Certainly cover up those 'I've-been-up-all-night-on-Monster.com' dark circles and 'I've-been-living-on-Ramen-and-M'n'M's' zits! My favorite concealer is Lancome's Effacernes - it applies evenly and is waterproof as well. There are lots of shades to choose from. I suggest applying with Lancome's #8 brush for the most natural look.




2. If you wear fragrance, think Light & Pretty
Conventional wisdom says not to wear fragrance to a job interview. Since fragrance is so subjective, it can easily give the wrong impression and it's too easy to overdo it. BUT if you are one of those chicks who feels absolutely naked without fragrance, and you can't feel like you look put together or pretty without it, I have a solution for you. The new fragrance by Elizabeth Arden, appropriately named Pretty, fits the bill. It's light enough that if you use one spritz more than an hour before the interview, it won't overwhelm. It's centered on Petalia, a "perfect floral" note developed by the famed fragrance house Givaudan. Accented with citrus fruits and sensual woods, it is a very soft and feminine scent. The bottle is designed to look like a bud vase making it look even more, well, pretty.

3. A readable resume. Duh.
The other day I was asked to provide some advice to a graduating college senior. She sent me her resume. It had like 2 millimeter margins, and her name was in such a crazy script font, I could barely tell what her name is. Friends, legibility and brevity are the key to killer resumes.

Now, go out and get em!

20 Comments:

At 4:29 AM, Anonymous Mineral Cosmetics said...

These are nice cool tips for facing an interview as far as appearance is concerned. Indeed if you look good it gives you a confidence which is bound to help you face any challenge. :D

 
At 1:58 AM, Anonymous Canadian Beauty said...

Well said! The less, the better is my mantra. Before you walk out the door, thinking about taking one makeup product off or switching to a natural lipstick or lip balm.

 
At 2:50 PM, Anonymous Healthy Gadgets said...

Thanks for the tips. I also heard that be careful of dress, as in flash jewelery like big earrings. They can be distracting to the employer during the interview.

 
At 9:07 PM, Anonymous Mela said...

Thank you for posting this! Its so easy to overdo makeup when you're looking to impress. The only time I've ever seen this successful is if you're going to an interview for Sephora. I think I'll be checking out that fragrance you mentioned, too.

 
At 3:47 AM, Anonymous Dr. John (Mayo Clinic) said...

Thank You, Sephora, for a great rewiev. I'd like to ookmark this blog. Good luck :)

 
At 2:18 PM, Anonymous Fit Gizmos said...

thanks Seph...great blog. I appreciate the tips. Definitely will book mark your blog ^^
www.fitgizmos.com

 
At 8:02 AM, Anonymous Patrice said...

Great tips! A job applicant should wear light makeup and fragrance during interview.

 
At 8:25 AM, Anonymous Acaislim said...

Thank You, Sephora, for a great review. I'd like to bookmark this blog. Good luck :)

 
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At 8:10 PM, Anonymous Cathy of Eyelash Growth Products said...

That was really pretty! I love it!

 
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At 12:48 PM, Anonymous Michelle said...

Great advice! One really does not want to overdo it with makeup at an interview. And it still amazes me how little thought people put into their resumes, I have seen some real shockers in my time. Have at least one other person review it before you submit it anywhere!

 
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