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re: Job interview attire. Kind of spin off
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:30 am to Nado Jenkins83
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:30 am to Nado Jenkins83
Suit & tie for men and a suit with dress pants & heels or skirt & heels for women.
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Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:31 am to Nado Jenkins83
Blah blah blah blah. Wear a suit to a job interview, period. You could get away with not wearing one if you were interviewing for a very blue-collar type position, but it sounds like it's an office job you are after.
There are certain things that are proper and wearing a suit to a job interview is one of them. Just because people can come up with reasons NOT to doesn't mean those reasons are legit.
There are certain things that are proper and wearing a suit to a job interview is one of them. Just because people can come up with reasons NOT to doesn't mean those reasons are legit.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:32 am to Green Chili Tiger
Yes, know your industry, that hasn't been lost on anyone. But with most holding degrees, it's a logical inference they are applying for positions where a suit is standard interview attire. It sounds like OP may not need a full suit, but bare minimum, it should be dress shirt, dress pants. Not khakis and a polo.
And it's better to dress up for your interview than dress down.
And it's better to dress up for your interview than dress down.
This post was edited on 12/17/15 at 9:34 am
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:32 am to kilo1234
I agree. 10 years is a long time though and people are different now. Why I came to the creme of the crop for advice
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:36 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Can you elaborate a little. Do you mean because they just weren't qualified?
Qualifications were definitely part of the equation, but what I mean to say is that if I had multiple candidates with similar qualifications, the guy in the suit was at a disadvantage because he was applying for a position in an industry where a suit would not be expected.
There are multiple factors that come in to play for a hiring manager, but a big one is "How well will they fit in here?" The guy that looks like he is interviewing for the position in the industry that we are hiring for has a leg up on the guy that looks like he's applying to be the CFO.
Eta: We have design positions in my industry. I would never expect a design applicant to show up in a suit.
This post was edited on 12/17/15 at 9:38 am
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:39 am to LucasP
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Wear something that fits your personality and makes a statement about who you are. Not just another lame arse in a suit.
I interviewed several for an Engineering position who were wearing a wide spectrum of outfits.
One guy looked like he just woke up from sleeping on a bench. He didn't get an offer.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:40 am to Montezuma
I feel like you haven't read the thread.
He's applying for a design position. It's in the thread.
This is exactly what I said.
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But with most holding degrees, it's a logical inference they are applying for positions where a suit is standard interview attire.
He's applying for a design position. It's in the thread.
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It sounds like OP may not need a full suit, but bare minimum, it should be dress shirt, dress pants. Not khakis and a polo.
This is exactly what I said.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:40 am to Green Chili Tiger
10-4. Appreciate that response. I guess I don't agree with someone over dressing. That's me though and I understand your position. Not like I'm gonna wear a suit to a janitor interview. But I don't set me sights that low either so I wouldn't be in that situation.
Thinking a dress shirt a nice blazer with slacks and dress shoes. Bought a nice blazer last spring and only wore it once to a dinner
Thinking a dress shirt a nice blazer with slacks and dress shoes. Bought a nice blazer last spring and only wore it once to a dinner
This post was edited on 12/17/15 at 9:42 am
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:43 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Thinking a dress shirt a nice blazer with slacks and dress shoes.
Sounds perfect for almost any interview outside of Executive, Finance, or Legal.
Good luck!
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:47 am to kilo1234
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There are certain things that are proper and wearing a suit to a job interview is one of them. Just because people can come up with reasons NOT to doesn't mean those reasons are legit.
Exactly. There is minimal downside and risk to dressing up and wearing a suit.
I understand that there are hiring managers who don't care if the applicant wears a suit or not, but any hiring manager who would actually dock points for wearing a suit is a dumbass. Seriously, they're docking points for effort.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:47 am to Nado Jenkins83
For a piping design job I would not wear a suit
Sport coat and slacks would be plenty IMO
Most of these guys wear caps and jeans to work everyday.
Sport coat and slacks would be plenty IMO
Most of these guys wear caps and jeans to work everyday.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:50 am to Green Chili Tiger
Thanks. I want my next employment to be one that lasts as long as possible. It's gotta have that I'm home feeling. Had a lot of family/friend feeling being in the oilfield. Living with strangers will have that affect on a person. I refuse to work somewhere that is a burden on my happiness
I want my next employment to be one that lasts as long as possible. It's gotta have that I'm home feeling. Had a lot of family/friend feeling being in the oilfield. Living with strangers will have that affect on a person. I refuse to work somewhere that is a burden on my happiness
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:52 am to Nado Jenkins83
I just went on an interview. Wore slacks. Nice loafers and a blue dress shirt. FWIW I got the job.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:53 am to tigersownall
Congrats
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:53 am to Nado Jenkins83
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I want my next employment to be one that lasts as long as possible. It's gotta have that I'm home feeling. Had a lot of family/friend feeling being in the oilfield. Living with strangers will have that affect on a person. I refuse to work somewhere that is a burden on my happiness
Sounds like you are looking for a career instead of a job. That's great! That type of attitude will show in your interview and hiring managers love it.
You'll do great!
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:53 am to The Last Coco
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Even in O&G, wear a suit
Disagree. Wear the level of dress that you think the person interviewing you will be wearing. Nice button up and slacks will get it done for a piping design position. If you don't (and the interviewer doesn't) normally wear a suit, you'll just be uncomfortable and so will they.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 9:58 am to gorillacoco
This is why I posted it. I knew I would get a split decision. Curious of the age of posters that said suit or no suit.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 10:00 am to Nado Jenkins83
Mid 40's here.
Full disclosure: I have been the interviewee a grand total of four times in my career. I have been the interviewer hundreds of times.
Full disclosure: I have been the interviewee a grand total of four times in my career. I have been the interviewer hundreds of times.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 10:02 am to Nado Jenkins83
I'm 32.
Posted on 12/17/15 at 10:05 am to Green Chili Tiger
For some reason I get really nervous at interviews. It's why i hate them. I'm not a nervous person by any means. I think it's more of a lack of control scenario. Having someone judge you in 15 min to an hour isn't the greatest feeling to me
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