While it’s true that you as an interviewee hope to blow the
interviewer away, make sure it is as a result of your impressive credentials
and background and not literally from smells or odors. It’s downright difficult
to be stuck in a small room or confined space with an interviewee who smells
like he/she has taken a bath in cologne/perfume. On the other end of the
spectrum, emitting an aroma akin to not having bathed for a week is terribly
unpleasant too. A big part of your interview is the overall professional
presentation, and the way you smell can be a huge negative.
I have had both types happen, but one that stands out
particularly to me (I still have leftover smells etched in my nose) was one
particular job applicant who possessed both; he attempted to cover up the body
odor with a dousing of cologne. The interview lasted five minutes; I couldn’t
take much more. If I can’t last five minutes, how would potential co-workers
last an entire day with the same smell? It’s a legitimate question, especially
when it comes to the impression it leaves at an interview.
This is a simple tip, but just make sure that you don’t
overdo the cologne or perfume, and keep your hygienic state at an acceptable
level. It’s possible that the shirt you choose to wear has been worn one too
many times, so make sure to wash it before that lingering odor becomes a
problem. I will also add that it is great to have fresh breath; just not too
the point where it seems like you have downed a gallon of Listerine. As with most
things, moderation is the key. Blow the interviewer away with a solid
interview, not with smells and odors that can disqualify you.
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