Business Professional or Casual Attire?

I_Money said:
WOW what a lot of conflicting advice - as someone who worked in recruiting and has prepped about 1000 people for interviews here is how I see. ALWAYS WEAR A SUIT. You can never overdress for an interview, a suit says 'I am serious about this, I am professional in my work and I respect you and your organization' - if you are required to do anything, you can always remove you jacket and tie. NEVER wear just slacks a shirt and a tie - that is what high school students applying for jobs wear - to me it basically says that the candidate lacks professionalism.

As for the evening I would wear a collared shirt and sports jacket - kind of like this!

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I can't get my hair to go like that. Any other ideas?
 
I'm with I_Money but will add this:

Your girlfirend needs to dress appropriate for the business/introduction/interview/dinner too. If they're willing to fly her out they'll be looking for how you handle dinner with her, how you talk to her, and how you two interact.

I always ask for the spouse/significant other to attend dinners when interviewing potential candidates. How they treat thier "loved" ones tells you a lot about how they will treat others.
 
dustoff17 said:
I'm with I_Money but will add this:

Your girlfirend needs to dress appropriate for the business/introduction/interview/dinner too. If they're willing to fly her out they'll be looking for how you handle dinner with her, how you talk to her, and how you two interact.

I always ask for the spouse/significant other to attend dinners when interviewing potential candidates. How they treat thier "loved" ones tells you a lot about how they will treat others.
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you better keep her in line....within backhand range preferably
 
Depends on who you're going to work for, I've done interviews where anything more than a t-shirt and jeans would be a deal breaker because I would have appeared overly formal, other times a decent shirt and slacks is all you need.
 
I_Money said:
WOW what a lot of conflicting advice - as someone who worked in recruiting and has prepped about 1000 people for interviews here is how I see. ALWAYS WEAR A SUIT. You can never overdress for an interview, a suit says 'I am serious about this, I am professional in my work and I respect you and your organization' - if you are required to do anything, you can always remove you jacket and tie. NEVER wear just slacks a shirt and a tie - that is what high school students applying for jobs wear - to me it basically says that the candidate lacks professionalism.

As for the evening I would wear a collared shirt and sports jacket - kind of like this!

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Best advice here. Every word of it.

It's always better to be overdressed than risk being under-dressed. Even Southwest expects a suit for your interview. Don't try to break the mold on an interview. It always send the wrong impression, regardless of how casual the employer usual is.
 
ATN_Pilot said:
Best advice here. Every word of it.

It's always better to be overdressed than risk being under-dressed. Even Southwest expects a suit for your interview. Don't try to break the mold on an interview. It always send the wrong impression, regardless of how casual the employer usual is.
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Again, that won't work for every job. I would have been laughed out of a couple of interviews had I worn a suit. For airlines, yes, for GA, your mileage may vary.
 
ppragman said:
Again, that won't work for every job. I would have been laughed out of a couple of interviews had I worn a suit. For airlines, yes, for GA, your mileage may vary.
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Thats what happens when the jobs you interview at see a leisure suit as professional attire. :)
 
121 a suit is a must. Others, I would use your judgment.First impressions last impression. The case for the OP, a suit would be my choice. Pat is right on the mark for other places. I would say some nice chinos with a oxford/tie or a nice polo would be spot on. I think maybe even more important is a fresh haircut and shave. Don't be a slob or a toolish. If you are not obviously not properly attired, I think your personality and presentation are perhaps more important.
 
MikeD said:
Thats what happens when the jobs you interview at see a leisure suit as professional attire. :)
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Some dude I interviewed with at Delta wore a purple suit that was reminiscent of something Prince or The Joke would wear.

I didn't see him again after that.
 
Doug Taylor said:
Some dude I interviewed with at Delta wore a purple suit that was reminiscent of something Prince or The Joke would wear.

I didn't see him again after that.
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You have to dress like an investment banker who tailgates at University of Georgia football games on Saturday. Red tie, red tie only ;)
 
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