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re: Is it acceptable to ask what you should wear to an interview?
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:46 am to Pettifogger
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:46 am to Pettifogger
quote:
It's understood that you wear a suit. Anything less is at your peril.
Seriously it would send a big red flag for me if someone asked me if they should wear a suit or not, and even bigger if they didn't show up in one. This is completely expected of you and I can't think of an interview I've had where they said I shouldn't wear a suit.
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Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:47 am to OMLandshark
They will never look down on you for wearing a suit. But they might look down on you for not wearing one. Always go suit.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:47 am to King of New Orleans
No. Never in a million years ask that.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:49 am to OMLandshark
quote:
Seriously it would send a big red flag for me if someone asked me if they should wear a suit or not, and even bigger if they didn't show up in one. This is completely expected of you and I can't think of an interview I've had where they said I shouldn't wear a suit.
We're a casual law office, but if you showed up without a suit I'd notice and it would bother me. I'm not saying I wouldn't hire you, but it would raise questions.
To me it isn't so much "well he didn't dress up for me that's disrespectful to my firm" it's more about the type of person who doesn't err on the side of caution in that type of scenario. Again, not sure it'd make any difference, but it would give me something to think about other than your resume.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:50 am to King of New Orleans
Suit
The answer to anything
Is always
A suit
Seriously.
The answer to anything
Is always
A suit
Seriously.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:50 am to King of New Orleans
A suit and tie is never out of place for an interview...especially for a white collar job.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:52 am to King of New Orleans
Always wear a suit to an interview.
Had a buddy go to an interview without even a tie, the company put that down as one of their reasons to not hire him.
Had a buddy go to an interview without even a tie, the company put that down as one of their reasons to not hire him.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:52 am to King of New Orleans
Sure, why not. If I was hiring an employee I would hope they came to me with a question when they were not sure of something.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:53 am to ZacAttack
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This post was edited on 1/23/15 at 11:54 am
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:54 am to kook
quote:Nah. Specifically asking what to wear to an interview.
I believe OP was asking about daily attire at said company. As in, If I'm hired, what am I expected to wear?
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:56 am to King of New Orleans
What would make an "adult"?....ask such a stupid question ?
Posted on 1/23/15 at 11:58 am to King of New Orleans
White Collar job = Always Suit, no questions ever asked.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:00 pm to Salmon
quote:This
If you don't know, wear a suit.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:00 pm to tickfawtiger
I went on a few interviews 3 years ago when I was looking. Suit to every one of them. Two of the places, the interviewer told me it wasn't necessary. They were all business casual.
At my last job, which I interviewed for about 7 years ago, I wore a suit to the first interview. Both of the people interviewing me said something about how they were casual, and I shouldn't have. And I mean more than business casual. It was a marketing company. The type of place where khakis and an untucked polo was acceptable in the summertime. I ended up wearing a dress shirt and dress slacks to the second interview, but no coat and tie. Got the job.
At my last job, which I interviewed for about 7 years ago, I wore a suit to the first interview. Both of the people interviewing me said something about how they were casual, and I shouldn't have. And I mean more than business casual. It was a marketing company. The type of place where khakis and an untucked polo was acceptable in the summertime. I ended up wearing a dress shirt and dress slacks to the second interview, but no coat and tie. Got the job.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:01 pm to Breauxsif
this thread again
asking what to wear is worse than not wearing a suit when a suit was expected
ETA: As i stated in last thread, suit is always safe and won't hurt you. That being said, if it's an intra-company interview or you know the interviewer and know that you will be the only one wearing a suit, don't do it.
asking what to wear is worse than not wearing a suit when a suit was expected
ETA: As i stated in last thread, suit is always safe and won't hurt you. That being said, if it's an intra-company interview or you know the interviewer and know that you will be the only one wearing a suit, don't do it.
This post was edited on 1/23/15 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:03 pm to King of New Orleans
Unless you're interviewing for a menial minimum wage job or manual labor, wear a suit to your interview.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:04 pm to CidCock
It's also very regional, as well. NYC/DC/CHI suit.
Not many people wear suits in Cali.
Not many people wear suits in Cali.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:05 pm to WG_Dawg
True Story: Current job I have I interviewed for in a tshirt, gym shorts, and flip flops. Got the call and was asked when I could get there. Told her I passing in front of the place right as we spoke and I could run home, change, and head back. She told me no need to do that and just come in as is. With that said, I was heading home to suit up.
This post was edited on 1/23/15 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:08 pm to King of New Orleans
Unless you're interviewing for the french fry cook at McD's, put a damn suit on!
Its not about being formal. It's about showing them you care enough to make the effort. You will never be marked down to dressing up.
Its not about being formal. It's about showing them you care enough to make the effort. You will never be marked down to dressing up.
Posted on 1/23/15 at 12:08 pm to King of New Orleans
Should i wear a suit for an internship interview?
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