Suiting up for the job

[Redz]

from my experience doing your research on the company and finding there style shall we say is the best approach.

This. Do some research on the company, the implied message is that if you are prepared to go that extra mile to get the job, you will do the same to earn your salary. Remember that by employing you they are hiring an asset so they are going to want value for money. So show your worth and potential.

Showing the interviewer your willy will help too.

 

[Russinating]

If you turn up to a company which quite plainly advertises that their culture is casual, all the photos of the staff show them dressed like they're at the beach, and clearly mentions all of this on their recruitment pages, then yes, if you turn up in a suit you will fail to get the job.

The answer, as with everything, is "it depends".

You've basically described the company we run there but we would still expect a male interviewee to wear a suit (and female an appropriately similar outfit) because it shows they care, a certain level of professionalism and whilst you may work in the office in beach wear that's not how you meet clients.

He is making an obscure Yoda like sentence in a bid to sound intelligent while trying to suggest "don't take a knife to a gun fight".

He is incorrect in implying that not wearing a suit to an interview will mean instant fail.

How was it Yoda-like? It's quite basic; are you suggesting you don't understand it?

I also didn't imply that not wearing a suit to an interview will mean an instant fail, either. Read again.

 

[D.P.]

Has anyone ever not got a job because they wore a suit? No.
Has anyone ever not got a job because they didn't wear a suit? Yes.

Go figure.

I nearly didn't get a job because I wore a suit. The instructions said to dress casually because the company is informal. I was young and thought i Needed to dress to impress and show I was a professional. Knew it was a mistake when I walked in and everyone was wearing board shorts, Tees and flip flops. First thing they said was "I see you can't follow instructions, so why should we hire you?" I replied with something along the lines that this was me casual, you should see me in my formal wear!".

 

[Russinating]

Clearly common sense prevails if you've been specifically told not to wear a suit or dress casual...

 

[cm1179]

what about being clean shaven?

 

[Russinating]

Doesn't matter imo, to a certain extent. It's not like they will have grown a beard for the interview . And asking someone to shave for that/for a job generally isn't on.

Depending on the job looking like a hobo might not be the right image.

Blatant stubble/upper lip bum fluff is a bit lazy though.

 

[Mr^B]

I'd prefer a candidate wearing well fitting smart/casual trousers and a tailored shirt, over a candidate in a badly fitting suit, nylon shirt and a granny knot tie.

There's no point wearing a suit if it makes you look scruffy, a mistake I see a lot with recent graduates. And a suit/shirt that fits well need not be expensive.

It's one of the many "life skills" that doesn't appear to be taught anywhere.

 

[Participant]

He is making an obscure Yoda like sentence in a bid to sound intelligent while trying to suggest "don't take a knife to a gun fight".

He is incorrect in implying that not wearing a suit to an interview will mean instant fail.

Sorry, you didn't get the job.

 

[Caged]

You've basically described the company we run there but we would still expect a male interviewee to wear a suit (and female an appropriately similar outfit) because it shows they care, a certain level of professionalism and whilst you may work in the office in beach wear that's not how you meet clients.

If you expect candidates to turn up in suits then I hope that the interviewers smarten up a bit for the occasion as well, otherwise that's just a bit awkward.

 

[the_r_sole]

Depends on the industry and the office philosophy imo.
Suit is default if you're unsure, had a run of interviews when I left the country, went with dark brown suit but with a sweater and campers, I wanted to show them some personality because I'm not a fan of suit and tie everyday and I wouldn't want to work somewhere that expected it...
nailed 8 out of 9...

 

[the_r_sole]

Incedentally not worn a suit to the last two and not worn a tie to work for about 5 years!

 

[anything I don't mind]

They say - "” An old suit, a battered hat, a perfect tie and a good collar, that’s what makes a well dressed man”. And it is a fact that a man in a suit gets whatever he wants.
For a job interview one wants to be in his perfect combo of professional and confident look. Most people prefer formal pants and shirt as that's comfortable and easy to be in. Well that's something all your mates are thinking and why not put some more efforts to dress up for your dream job. If you really have the zeal to do anything required for that job why not do the best you can do with yourself and suit up in the most enigmatic way that the employers are allured by your very entrance in the interview room. From my point of view job interviews are those once in a lifetime occasions for which you must put on your best bespoke suit along with confidence.

What do you think?

Is this spam? This is a way to get other sites up the google search results?

It depends on the job and not everyone has the money to buy expensive suits and if you are working in an environment where you will not wear a suit i would not expect my interviewee to wear a suit. However they should dress smartly or not in casual clothes.

 

[ganesh]

Almost 29 and have never owned a suit, and have no plans to buy one anytime soon. Formal events and interviews I just wear a smart shirt and trousers, no ties, they're a relic from a bygone age and are utterly pointless.

 

[Russinating]

^^ lol. Never been to a wedding?

 

[Phantom Shadow]

Or any black tie events?

 

[ganesh]

^^ lol. Never been to a wedding?

Yep, a handful. As said I just wear a smart shirt and trousers, though I think I actually bought a jacket for the last one, from matalan of all places, really splashed out there.

Or any black tie events?

Only been to one and just hired a tux.

I have no need or want of a suit, I don't feel comfortable dressing formally. If I could I'd wear shorts & a t-shirt for everything.

 

[pitchfork]

I wear a suit for one reason.

I believe clothes go a long way in dictating our mindset, suits generally make us more focused, confident and ready to work.

Even if I'm working from home I'll wear a suit, then at the end of the day I'll change and with it my entire mindset and demeanor changes. If I was the person I am outside of work, inside of work, I'd not have gone far at all.

 

[Skull]

"suit up in the most enigmatic way"

Explain.

 

[teamwest]

Is this spam? This is a way to get other sites up the google search results?

It depends on the job and not everyone has the money to buy expensive suits and if you are working in an environment where you will not wear a suit i would not expect my interviewee to wear a suit. However they should dress smartly or not in casual clothes.

I am a firm believer in suiting up for every occasion. Not spam just my view and i'm saying if one can then why not suit up.

 

[Arsonist]

Well this December will be the time i'll be sitting for my first job interview. For now i'm just a undergrad student highly fascinated with men's fashion and reviews various avenues for it.

"Honey, come look! This adorable undergrad thinks he will be getting a job soon. How cute!! Can we keep him, pleeassseee??!"

In all honesty, good luck. December will also be when I intend to start job hunting / getting interviews. I do however expect to wait a very long time to get an actual job!