Job Interview: Appropriate Attire?

[Irving]

I count it as a plus when interviewers ask questions off the script. I've even requested it. Good luck. Put a picture of me up in your cubicle if you get the job.

[Gman]

Awkward...

I hope things work out for ya' BG! Do I need to point out that Mrs. BG was on the money?

[Fentonite]

I bet you get it. I hope you do!

Ditto.

[Bailey Guns]

Do I need to point out that Mrs. BG was on the money?

Not really. She pretty much has that covered.

[ChickNorris]

: )

[CS1983]

I forgot to mention the sense of wearing an Eagles jersey.

[crays]

... I wore a navy slacks, navy jacket, nice shirt, no tie...

Sounds like a crackerjack outfit...

[BladesNBarrels]

Sounds like a crackerjack outfit...

[DDT951]

It's over. Typical dress for the office is very business casual. I wore a navy slacks, navy jacket, nice shirt, no tie. The jacket was probably overkill. I was overdressed but it wasn't a big deal. I even joked about stressing over what to wear because I've worn uniforms since 1979 and didn't own any "real" clothes.

Probably the most laid back interview I've ever had. Only two people on the panel...the manager and a supervisor. They were upfront about going off-script for the interview. Apparently the state gives them a list of questions to ask. They ignore the list and conduct the interview more like a normal conversation.

Next step is a secondary interview on 7/16, hiring notification on 7/17. She said if I hadn't heard anything by the 16th I didn't make the cut. So, pretty much it for now. Thanks for all the input. I appreciate the help.

If you were the best dressed one in the room, you dressed correctly.

[DDT951]

I count it as a plus when interviewers ask questions off the script. I've even requested it. Good luck. Put a picture of me up in your cubicle if you get the job.

When I go off script it is because:

I am interested in the candidate
or
I think they have BSed something and I will pull it out.

If it is the latter, it will be much shorter off script.

If the person is a "no" I wont waste more time than the script

If I think they they are BSing but could also be good, 1st see if they are BSing before continuing. It is normally easy. Give them a topic I know is completely false but they feel compelled to know it. Instead say "I dont know" or "that cannot be done" etc, they continue on...

If the interview goes a while, I am interested.