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What to wear for a job interview?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by dcristo, Feb 27, 2007.

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    I had been sitting on the idea of working for a company for a while now and finally just today found a position I am interested in applying for. It seems a pretty laid back company (not an agency or anything) so what would be appropriate to wear for the interview do you think? Would a nice business shirt with jeans be too dressed down, what do ya reckon?
     
    dcristo, Feb 27, 2007 IP
  2. moneyspeaks

    moneyspeaks Peon

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    i'd say something nice, button down shirt at least
     
    moneyspeaks, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    i haven't been to interviews before, but dad (he's a HR director) says that the clothes you wear need reflect the position you are applying for(for instance if it's administrative, a suit is a must).
     
    devin, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    Slacks and a button down collared shirt which you could wear a tie with. Tie isn't required. No tennis shoes if possible.
     
    klown, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    daniellee Well-Known Member

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    Better to overdress than underdress...what do you think?
     
    daniellee, Feb 27, 2007 IP
  6. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Dude if I ain't getting the job for not wearing a tie, I don't want it ;)

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Wish me luck!
     
    dcristo, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    India Forum Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Wear a black coat and a white pant, than your interview will go very good.

    Jay
     
    India Forum, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    bnts Well-Known Member

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    Agreed ;)

    Best wishes from bnts, dcristo ;)
     
    bnts, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    And get a haircut a week before the interview.
     
    Kerosene, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    bnts Well-Known Member

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    Mightbe he wouldn't get thats much time :( But that's a very popular interview tips ;)
     
    bnts, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    Good luck!
    If it's a quite laid back job I would wear a suit with no tie...
     
    Dominicc2003, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    White Shirt,Black Pant,Black Party Shoes....If u Wann a Look like Professional then add Silver Black/Blue Tie Tooo.........Very Good Loooking.....Get Set Go........
     
    pushkar, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    firstly good luck for the interview , since its a laidback company id recommend jet black trousers & shirt too , a white shirt will look really formal like some desk clerk.
     
    procrastinator, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    mothproof Banned

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    i wore a buttoned shirt, jeans and my red chuck taylors to my last interview, and fortunately i got in.. i don't walk well in leather shoes, so i wore what im comfortable in.

    but definetely, yeah, better to overdress than underdress. you have to show dress good first, and then, once you're part of the team, that's when you can opt for more casual wear.


    at the end of the day, it's just how you carry yourself i guess.
     
    mothproof, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    What are party shoes?
    I'm guessing something like this: :p
    [​IMG]
     
    Kerosene, Feb 27, 2007 IP
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    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    a nice black skirt, 6 inches above the knee, black heals, white strapless top with make up applied well. hair flowing and smelling nice.
     
    samantha pia, Feb 28, 2007 IP
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    Zerosleep Established User

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    How about Formals ? Block Shirt with a good trousers and nice Perfume :D
    Hope you succeed in the Interview
    Best Wishes from Zerosleep
    but don't sleep during the Interview :p
     
    Zerosleep, Feb 28, 2007 IP
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    #18
    As a frequent recruiter of both permanent and contract IT staff I'd say:

    Always be smart -- over-dressed is far better than under-dressed. A suit is a must and as the company is laid back I'd say you can forget the tie, that is unless you want to wear one & feel comfortable wearing one.
     
    bochgoch, Feb 28, 2007 IP
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    [​IMG]

    Thats what you should wear :).

    - Prilep :cool:
     
    prilep, Feb 28, 2007 IP
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Be yourself ....
     
    w3bmaster, Feb 28, 2007 IP