What to wear to interview??

[momtomany]

I recently took the entrance exam at the local Boces and I passed. They have called me for an interview. My question is, what should I wear? I haven't worked in years and my last job was as a CNA(so my entire wardrobe was scrubs). I am wondering if I could wear a nice pair of Capri's with a blouse?? or do I need to be more professional?

Thanks in advance for your help!!

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

If you were a guy, I'd say a sport coat and tie at bare minimum, if not the traditional black suit. I'll let you translate that to the female equivalent.

By the way, what's a "Boces"?

[chicagoing, ADN, RN]

I am also unclear as to what "Boces" is, but I would not recommend wearing capri pants to an interview since they give off a casual vibe. At the very minimum, I would dress business casual (nice pants - no jeans, nice blouse, no flip-flops), although a skirt or pant suit is never a misstep.

[•M♥J•]

You can never look to professional for an interview, but you can definitely look too casual. Capri pants are way too casual... I would go for nice black pants and a business-like blouse. If you have a suit, I would go for that. You don't want the interviewer to be more dressed up than you!