Spec me an interview suit

Redz · 20 Sep 2008 at 11:33

I've got a couple of job interviews lined up next week but can't decide on which suit to wear to give a good first impression.
I've got three to choose from: grey, black and black pinstripe. Will need to lose a couple of inches around the waist for the grey to fit but it's the only expensive one. The black stripe is cheap but fairly corporate looking, trouser are a little snug but fit. The plain black is another cheap one but fits perfectly, may be a little sombre for an interviewthough. Which to choose?

Tony Williams · 20 Sep 2008 at 11:37

Whichever feels the best, I would wear. Pics?

Lyon85 · 20 Sep 2008 at 11:42

Grey suits > Black.

Plus losing a few inches is rarely a bad idea.

I guess it depends on the type of job though, and what they actually look like

Ben M · 20 Sep 2008 at 11:50

You won't be able to lose a few inches by next week =\

Black pinstripe, black shoes and belt, white shirt, tie with some colour in it.

AtlanticP · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:02

You deffo get the job with this one

or this one is you're brave:

Pilky01 · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:13

Super.S.Shafter said:
If you need an internet forum to tell you what suit to buy, you better start making a "spec me some jobseekers" thread.

a troll

first two posts are flaming.

Pilky01 · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:17

Super.S.Shafter said:
Neither are "flaming".

They are just fact.

My guess is that you are banned by tommorow.

Pilky01 · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:19

Super.S.Shafter said:
Sorry, who are you?

The guy who has just reported you.

Noel Gallagher · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:19

Super.S.Shafter said:
Sorry, who are you?

LOL

Slinwagh · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:19

Wear the one thats fits?!

Pilky01 · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:22

Super.S.Shafter said:
Wow, youve got issues you little fanny.

another post for me to report

Ben M · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:26

qwerty321 said:
another post for me to report

He's a previously banned member, but you're just sad =\

Pilky01 · 20 Sep 2008 at 12:45

Ben M said:
He's a previously banned member, but you're just sad =\

leave me alone, im bored

Hutch · 20 Sep 2008 at 13:12

Ben M said:
He's a previously banned member, but you're just sad =\

Hes gone? No posts? :confused:

RizL4 · 20 Sep 2008 at 13:15

lol guess he got banned

Moredhel · 20 Sep 2008 at 13:41

I love working in IT. I've never had to buy a suit for an interview.

My most recent one was shirt and tie, and I start on the 9th so that must have been acceptable.

My previous one for my current job was shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops! True it was over the phone because I was living in Cyprus at the time and the job was back here in old blighty...

My job before that, back in 2002, I wore a t-shirt and combats to the interview, and I got the job then obviously.

Us techies aren't expected to be smartly dressed. Just to know our stuff.

Sone · 20 Sep 2008 at 13:44

i have always worn a suit to an interview and the few people i have interviewed have always been in suits.

To me even a cheap asda "school uniform" suit shows they have made a real effort

grudas · 20 Sep 2008 at 14:17

http://dallasvintageshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/hi_fashion_suit.jpg

Ben M · 20 Sep 2008 at 14:22

Moredhel said:
I love working in IT. I've never had to buy a suit for an interview.

So you don't own a suit? =\

Morba · 20 Sep 2008 at 14:29

Most of the people I have worked with don't wear suits to interviews - in IT!
All have trousers and shirts or whatever, but rarely see people having them in suits.

For mine, I do wear a suit, its the only option for me tbh :]