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re: Dress/attire for interview in different department of your company?

Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:24 pm to
Posted by HoustonChick86
Catalina Wine Mixer
Member since Dec 2009
59108 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:24 pm to
I'd wear the suit.
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
34473 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:26 pm to
I would apply the general standard. Dress in the nicest attire that you would have to wear on any given day in the new role.
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
22859 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:29 pm to
Depends on where you work but at my company business casual will do.
Posted by Cymry Teigr
Member since Sep 2012
2134 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:29 pm to
If they’re interviewing others from outside the company who turn up wearing suits while you have business casual on, then you’ll be running the risk of being perceived as having been overconfident that you’re the front runner.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23056 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:31 pm to
Wear what the employees of that department wear.
Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
13313 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 8:42 pm to
Always a suit if it is in the office. I’ve had interviews at either breakfast or lunch before at a restaurant and just wore what I went to work in which is business casual. Maybe a sports coat depending on the company/position. Since you said school I might not wear a tie.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
60327 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 9:34 pm to
Depends on what you would be wearing to work every day. When interviewing for any job (internal or external) I always dress one level up from what I would wear on a daily basis.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33131 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 9:58 pm to
quote:

When I interview people I appreciate the effort of wearing a suit. It may not get them the job, but it is noticed.
The wearing of the suit is worth more than that college degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Posted by LoneStarRanger
Texas/Europe
Member since Aug 2018
2404 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 11:23 pm to
Know your audience.

In my profession, suits would be too formal/off-putting for the “hip tech vibe”. Yet if you wore slacks, a collar shirt, and a sports coat, that would be viewed quite favorably.

All about your audience
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
22291 posts
Posted on 3/22/22 at 11:38 pm to
I thought you were a teacher?
Posted by LSU6262
Member since Jun 2008
7928 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 2:04 am to
I assume you know the interviewer in some way. Do they wear a suit or are they business casual?

Dress like your new manager

Posted by Kreg Jennings
Parts Unknown
Member since Aug 2007
3886 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 5:18 am to
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but I’ve been told it’s probably not necessary. Khakis, dress shirt, and blazer would be enough.


Told by whom? If it’s the interviewer or HR, rest easy….they gave you the correct answer.
Posted by double d
Amarillo by morning
Member since Jun 2004
17048 posts
Posted on 3/23/22 at 7:21 am to
You can still wear your orange apron, just wear a nicer T shirt under it.
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