Proper Job Interview attire

[B Dids]

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You're almost never overdressed for an interview in a suit & tie.


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I'll go against the grain and say that it is possible to overdress for an interview, especially in some industries (specifically software). I interviewed for my current job in jeans and a t-shirt (I usually upgrade to a button-down shirt for interview days, but I came straight from my current job to the interview and I didn't want people there to get suspicious).

If I was interviewing a candidate that wore a full suit and tie, my initial impression would be that he's either a) trying to hard, or b) doesn't really understand the corporate culture for this industry.

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I would say this makes you a shitty interviewer more than anything else.

[Freakin]

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You're almost never overdressed for an interview in a suit & tie.


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I'll go against the grain and say that it is possible to overdress for an interview, especially in some industries (specifically software). I interviewed for my current job in jeans and a t-shirt (I usually upgrade to a button-down shirt for interview days, but I came straight from my current job to the interview and I didn't want people there to get suspicious).

If I was interviewing a candidate that wore a full suit and tie, my initial impression would be that he's either a) trying to hard, or b) doesn't really understand the corporate culture for this industry.

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I would say this makes you a shitty interviewer more than anything else.

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I'm with Dids on this one. I think that if I was interviewing someone in the IT field who wore a suit to an interview, I'd think "He's playing it safe".

[wonderwes]

It all depends on the company. I think its better to wear a tie, but no coat. Wear a non white shirt (like blue, gray, green) so you have a professional look but a suit just seems to give the wrong impression. If everyone at the office is wearing suits, then you need to wear one to the interview. If people are not wearing a suit, then a tie should work.

Oh yeah, I hate f'ing job interviews. Nothing better than having to sell yourself to a complete stranger (recruiter).

[private joker]

Here's a good compromise so you look nice but not overdressed/trying too hard:

Dress shirt, blazer, slacks, no tie. Black shoes.

[Ulysses]

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You're almost never overdressed for an interview in a suit & tie.


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I'll go against the grain and say that it is possible to overdress for an interview, especially in some industries (specifically software). I interviewed for my current job in jeans and a t-shirt (I usually upgrade to a button-down shirt for interview days, but I came straight from my current job to the interview and I didn't want people there to get suspicious).

If I was interviewing a candidate that wore a full suit and tie, my initial impression would be that he's either a) trying to hard, or b) doesn't really understand the corporate culture for this industry.

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I would say this makes you a shitty interviewer more than anything else.

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I actually agree w/ him more than you, Dids. Then again, I've probably only interviewed a few hundred people.

[Ulysses]

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I'd recommend trying to get to know the culture of the place beforehand and dressing slightly above that.

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This is the best answer.

[-Skeme-]

I wore dirty clothes. Sweatshirt, jeans, tennis shoes, backwards hat. Seriously. I got the job, though. For the orientation I bought some nice clothes.

Tie, dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes are what I reccommend you wear.

[daryn]

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I wore dirty clothes. Sweatshirt, jeans, tennis shoes, backwards hat. Seriously. I got the job, though. For the orientation I bought some nice clothes.

Tie, dress shirt, slacks and dress shoes are what I reccommend you wear.

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the question is, did you brush your teeth?

[-Skeme-]

I can't remember, probably not. I think I had some mints, though. Or probably some mouth wash.

[jstnrgrs]

I'm in a different industry, but in my office, everyone wears jeans and t-shirt, yet everytime someone comes in for an interview, they wear a suit. If I were interviewing someone, I would expect a suit regardless of what the everyday dress is for the office.