Proper Job Interview attire - Page 4

[censored] · #31 10-26-2005, 07:47 PM

wow IMO you've already started off on the wrong foot. I cannot fathom going to interview for a grown up job where I would not know this for certain before going in.

If you have to I would simply call the HR person or perhaps even a secretary and ask what their dress code is and what is expected at interviews. This isn't even close to the best method but it is a hell of alo better than guessing wrong.

Ulysses · #32 10-26-2005, 07:47 PM

In many Bay Area SW companies, a SW engineer who even thought to come to the interview in a suit would very likely not be a good fit for the company. On the flip side, when guys show up in ratty jeans and t-shirt, they are starting w/ negative points from me.

jstnrgrs · #33 10-26-2005, 07:49 PM

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This is crazy. It's not like they will wear a suit for everyday work.

judgesmails · #34 10-26-2005, 07:53 PM

Best advice I have heard is to dress just above the level of what you normally wear on the job. Or on the save level your supervisor might dress. Never dress above the level of the person you will be interviewed by.

I assume you usually wear a collared, buttoned shirt and casual slacks to work.

Wear a nice, solid buttoned-down shirt with a tie and a dress slacks for the interview. Sport coat optional.

ddubois · #35 10-26-2005, 08:00 PM

It is very illogical, but there are many programmer types who think not having to wear business attire is some sort of badge of honor, and feel superior because of it. These hyppies see you in a suit, and think you are "not like me", rather "one of them" and will immediately be pre-disposed against you.

Ulysses · #36 10-26-2005, 08:23 PM

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My very first FYP!

Homer · #37 10-26-2005, 08:28 PM

This thread is a bit silly. Assuming you don't show up in a bowtie or in your underwear, the decision shouldn't come down to your attire. If it does, the company isn't worth working for.

-Skeme- · #38 10-26-2005, 08:30 PM

Hopefully the very last.

TheIrishThug · #39 10-26-2005, 08:47 PM

I think the real question is if Diablo would wear the mask to an interview.

B Dids · #40 10-26-2005, 11:55 PM

Look at my post earlier in the thread. I think it just speaks to the mindset of the person you're interviewing. If all think are equal, one thing that might point me in the direction of one candidate is the fact that they had a little forethought put into how people might perceive what they wear.

I wouldn't ever assume somebody was trying too hard by going with the suit and tie, I'd just assume they were playing it safe.