Job Interview: Appropriate Attire?

[CS1983]

They say if you get nervous at a job interview just imagine yourself naked speaking to everybody. Or is it imagine everyone naked. I don't remember what I was talking about, but I'd suggest wearing nothing but suspenders. You'll have to be creative on the attachment. It cinches the outcome better than anything else, so you don't have to wonder if you got it or not. Nobody likes that kind of suspense. But people like suspenders.

If one goes with the stirrup version of shirt stays they can just hook them... never mind.

[Skip]

My rule of thumb is always one level higher than what you?d wear at work, but stop at the tux.


[snip]

Stop at tails and that means stop at nothing. Top hat and cane are good accessories.

[cableguy11]

Tie and a shirt, slacks, haircut and clean shaven. You could also walk into the office and see what the current personnel are wearing..peek in the offices where the management might be.

[RblDiver]

I think the rule of thumb I'd go by is "Dress 1 level better than the person interviewing you." So, for example, if the office is "business casual," I'd recommend "business formal," suit (or at least a jacket), tie, etc. Of course, if the office were business professional, there's not much to advance to unless you did black/white tie, so in that case still being business pro would be the way to go.

I know that when we're interviewing people, clothing isn't the most important aspect that we look at, but we DO look at it. If you dress like you don't care, then we think (even if somewhat subconsciously) that you don't care, so why should we hire you?

[Frac]

Even if you?re not wearing a suit, make sure your appearance makes you look like you tried to look nice. Ironed shirt and slacks. Clean haircut and shave.

I would wear my Sunday best.

When interviewing, I connect sloppy dress with sloppy work. Dress like you care about getting the job.


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[crays]

Ok... I'll chime in.

Go through this thread with Mrs BG. Her opinion will matter.
Since you stated this was an indoor/office job, and not a field job, you're likely not going to be hurt by being dressed smartly.

Another thing to consider, based on your maturity/experience/demographic (you get my point) you will be expected to present yourself in a more respectable manner than, shall we say, someone fresh out of their 6th of college with no degree. It's not right, but it's perception.

And that's because they assume those are learned values, not that you are trying to out dress the competition.



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[Irving]

When is the interview?

Did you win?

[Grant H.]

Better over dressed than under, but I also don?t expect what I wear to be the deciding factor in an interview. My advice is to dress nice, whatever you?re comfortable in. I pretty much stick to nice suits, but that?s me.

I work with a guy who showed up in a clean colored t-shirt for his interview. He was a good fit for the job.

That would be the hope, that clothes don't become the deciding factor, but it certainly can and does. Especially in a situation where two similarly skilled candidates have applied.

Having been involved in the hiring process many times, with a properly written job description, it comes down to perception and presence. Dress is a large part of that.

[Grant H.]

When is the interview?

Did you win?

Agreed.

We want to know!

[hatidua]

A friend of mine recently interviewed for a job where he'd be working remote (from home, tech job, he's always worked remote), never interact with clients except by phone and online. He bought a suit for the interview, got the job. The suit might not have been needed but he wanted to have his bases covered.