The first impression you make during your police oral board interview is the most important one. The first judgment the raters will make is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That’s why it’s always important to dress professionally for a police  job interview.

What’s the appropriate dress code for the police panel interview?

You’ll want that first impression to be not only good but great. The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

What Men Should Wear For The Police Panel  Interview- Attire That Will Impress:

• Suit (solid color – navy or dark grey)
• Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Belt
• Tie
• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
• Little or no jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limit the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

What Women Should Wear For The Police Panel Interview – Dress Code for Women Cops:

• Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
• The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
• Coordinated blouse
• Conservative shoes
• Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
• No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
• Professional hairstyle
• Neutral pantyhose
• Light make-up and perfume
• Neatly manicured clean nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

What Not to Bring to Your Oral Interview

• Gum
• Cell phone
• Ipod
• Coffee or soda
• If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule)
• Cover tattoos

Police Interview Dress Code Advice:

• Before you even think about going to your scheduled police interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.
• Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.
• Polish your shoes.
• Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the building.

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