Dress for the job.
The wrong clothing can ruin the impression you create in a horse job interview. If you are applying for a job as a Barn Manager, and you show up dressed like a Wall Street Secretary, or a Mortgage Banker in a coat and tie or a pants suit, you will probably blow the interview before it even starts.
The prevailing rule for dressing for an interview is to dress as you would dress on a normal day if doing the job you are applying for. For a Barn Manager position, this probably means a nice casual shirt suitable for working and blue jeans. If it is cold, wear a vest or a work jacket.
The same rule of thumb applies to other horse jobs. If the job is Trainer or Riding Instructor, dress as you would normally dress for that job. Do NOT go out a buy new clothes unless you have nothing but rags. If you show up in brand new clothes, it will be obvious that you purchased them for the occasion.
Be sure your clothes are clean and do not have holes or patches. Your foot wear should be clean and well kept. It need not be polished for the occasion, unless you are in the habit of polishing your work shoes every day.
When the employer meets with you for an interview, the employer needs to visualize you as you will be on the job. This not only extends to your skills and background, it includes the way you dress.
