Unfavorable weather should not prevent you from arriving at your destination looking your best. The last thing you want to do is to distract the listener. You want the interviewer to focus on what you are saying and your credentials, not your outfit. Annual reports and Web sites are often excellent sources of information on what conservative, acceptable attire is appropriate for the first visit in-house. Additionally, if the company has a local office, an informal walk-by may provide just the information you need to make the right visual impression.
People feed off the energy generated by a positive, self-assured attitude.
That's not a lot of time to sway a recruiter's opinion in your favor, so take advantage of it. If you neglect the power of non-verbal communication and convey a hesitant attitude, you greatly diminish your chances of interviewing success. Richmond points out that the interviewer is also watching and listening to you to determine how well you will fit into the existing work environment. It might sound trite, but people skills are an essential component of this process. Let's face it, tasks are successfully accomplished by people working effectively together.