interview suit questions

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We'll I'm hoping to start getting some decent interviews this spring once I get my multi-time over 100. So I'll need a suit, I'm planning on going with a solid navy blue suit but I have a few questions. 3 button or 2 button or does it matter? I know currently 3 button suits are more stylin but I don't know if they are good in aviation? I tried on a 300 dollar suit and a 180 dollar suit at another place and I couldn't tell the difference. The 180 dollar one is made of something that isn't wool that doesn't wrinkle and is more durable(big plus). But I can only tell the difference if I rub them for a while. But my buddies wife works at the place of the $180 one and can get it fitted and everything on me for $100 but it's a three button (could order a two).

Am I making a mistake for getting a non wool three button suit? If anybody has been through the interview process (im sure plenty have) please comment. Thanks!
 
At least I wouldn't be too concerned about someone rubbing you at an interview...

Bottom line, look conservatively professional, wear a white shirt, some people recommend wearing a tie that has something to do with the airline's colors, navy blue or charcoal gray. I don't think I've ever heard number of buttons come up in the discussion of a suit. You defintitely don't want to go overboard though. I would wonder about someone showing up to a regional carrier interview in an armani. To any interview for that matter. I think the bottom line is that you want to wear something that you'll be comfortable in. Wear the suit around a bit before your interview so you don't feel too self conscious.

To tell you the truth though, I'd go with whatever you feel most comfortable with. I took a whole class on interview preparation and I don't remember how many buttons there are on my suit...
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Get something like a dark blue, keep it inexpensive and on budget,don't stress about the blend and a decent tie.

I wore an el cheapo men's wearhouse suit for two different interviews and got both jobs.
 
They are looking to see that you can dress yourslef in a profesional manner. If you get a job you'll be wearing a uniform, so nobody cares about your taste in clothes.

Nice dark collored suit (blue is nice) Simple tie.

Mens Wearhouse/JCpennys are good places to look.

Nobody cares about your tie as long as mickey mouse isn't on it.

I wore jeans and a nice shirt to my interview for my current job. Turning wrenches dosen't require a tie. I saw some people dressing like they were getting a job at a bank.
 
actually I know a guy whop interviewed with a Mickey Mouse tie and got hired.
 
The rule of thumb that I was taught was to dress one step above the setting. Place a call before (generally front desk) and find out what the dress attire is in the offfice. This may not apply to aviation sectors, but again, it is a loose rule.
 
Thanks guys for the quick responses! Im going to go and pick up the three button el cheapo tommorow morning.
Hey Doug, I had an instrument instructor out of Jeffco who would wear the mickey mouse tie.....same guy? And did you catch the Clay Aiken Xmas special last night?!? If I remember correctly your the president of the fan club right?
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Clay Aiken? Geez, I may cook, clean and know how to use a teaspoon full of non-pariel capers in a rich sauce, but I'm certainly not within the Clay Aiken "demographic" if you know what I'm saying!

No offense, Maximillian!
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Do NOT go 'commando' to any interview for a job you want.

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well the guy who runs jetcareers said its a good idea....
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Yes. The question of how you're 'cut' is certainly for the interview suit, not your err.... well, ya know.. your who-who-dilly.
 
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Yes. The question of how you're 'cut' is certainly for the interview suit, not your err.... well, ya know.. your who-who-dilly.

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LOL
 
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Do NOT go 'commando' to any interview for a job you want.

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Since you went there...I don't wear any underwear....Don't even own them!!
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We had that discussion with Samantha at about 0600 while you and Daft' were 'lord knows where' Lloyd! I know all your bizz-nizz.
 
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Do NOT go 'commando' to any interview for a job you want.

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Since you went there...I don't wear any underwear....Don't even own them!!
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well you are from Tennessee, so I doubt many of us are all that surprised
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We had that discussion with Samantha at about 0600 while you and Daft' were 'lord knows where' Lloyd! I know all your bizz-nizz.

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Damn, the world knows....
 
Lloyd hasn't 'learnt' that free-balling in MDT TURBC isn't all that condusive to good prostate health!
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Attention to detail! "Prior preparation prevents piss-poor performance". I'm sure you've considered the following but in case you haven't.....

Plain black shoes. POLISH THEM!!!! They don't have to be like mirrors, but 15 minutes with a tin of Parade Gloss (can you get it in the US? - no matter, good black polish, not the el cheapo sponge bottle stuff) and a brush and soft cloth.

Have a hair cut. Doesn't have to be recruit course short, but short back and sides instead of a pony tail .... use a bit of common dog, no need to go overboard.

Don't spill egg yolk down your tie during breakfast at a diner across the road before going in for the interview! Lay off the garlic the night before, and try not to reek of cigarette smoke.

If you have any scrap metal in your face take it out.

OK, if it sounds like I'm being pedantic I apologise. But spending a few minutes on the superficial appearance stuff might be the difference between success and failure. The folks doing the interview might be easy going about appearance but why take a chance?

All the best for your spring interview season!
 
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Lloyd hasn't 'learnt' that free-balling in MDT TURBC isn't all that condusive to good prostate health!
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You beat me to the free-balling line
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I always assumed Lloyd acted like a free baller.
 
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