Job interview dress code

Wear a suit unless you're sure you know otherwise. Almost no-one is going to count a suit against you.

I don't, as it happens, wear a suit to interview. I don't even go smart casual, just something that doesn't have holes in. But I work in Computer Games, and it's a special case. Even then, turning up in a suit for an interview at a Games job is barely going to count against you, especially if you're new to the sector.
 
go in ur rave gear... recruitment agencies love the people that are down with the kids and like to waste their life.
 
I know I've already posted saying suited and booted but just to re-emphasise : it's easy to dress down when you're already wearing a suit (take off jacket and tie) but it's impossible to dress up if you're wearing jeans, t-shirt and trainers. Just a thought.
 
unless it's for something crappy like warehousing, it's always a suit and tie.
If I'm registering with an agency, then I don't make any special effort either - I'm not after a job with them. But whoever they refer me to always gets the suit, tie and polished shoes.
 
What are people's opinions on wearing double/French cuffs for an interview? I've been looking for a nice one but I'm having trouble finding a normal button cuff shirt in a style that I like; they all seem to be double cuff :confused: I'm applying for a job as a software developer.

Also, which tie knot? Four-in-hand or half-Windsor?

Was going to post in yesterday's interview thread but that was closed for some reason :)
 
I have an interview on Friday. Unfortunately my suit jacket is at one of my parents house.

Would there be anything wrong in wearing shoes, trousers, shirt and a tie? basically everything bar the jacket..
 
Wen do III start?

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Serious answer, suited and booted. Be relaxed, casual but professional and win them over with your seduction then maybe you can bed all 3 of them.
 
Go and get the Jacket, it makes the difference and at this time of year (cold) would look a little on the odd side to leave the Jacket at home.
 
Inquisitor said:
What are people's opinions on wearing double/French cuffs for an interview? I've been looking for a nice one but I'm having trouble finding a normal button cuff shirt in a style that I like; they all seem to be double cuff :confused: I'm applying for a job as a software developer.

Also, which tie knot? Four-in-hand or half-Windsor?

Was going to post in yesterday's interview thread but that was closed for some reason :)
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Double-cuff is just a current trend with shirts, I doubt anyone would really notice. Get some appropriately geeky cufflinks though (I have some with C# on one and F# on the other).

half-Windsor gets my vote - but it depends on the width/material of the tie - you don't want anything too fat as people might think you're a recruitment consultant and start gobbing on you.
 
I wouldn't wear a suit jacket. I'd go for a shirt, tie and trousers, and very importantly clean well looked after shoes. I'd just go jacketless though (don't wear a non-suit jacket either!).
 
Inquisitor said:
What if the company has no internal dress code and their website says that a suit isn't really necessary for interview?
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It means exactly the same as a woman telling you that she doesn't think you should do anything special for Valentine's Day.

People keep asking this question, or slight variations, and the answer remains the same: suit. If you want a job, wear one. Always. No exceptions.



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If you don't have a regular suit


Try a gimp suit


Ooooo and a snooker ball in the mouth, employers love a slave
 
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