Interview clothing questions.
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I can't believe people even need to ask whether to wear a suit - its obvious it would be the best thing to wear. No wonder there are so many people on this forum moaning they have no job/a rubbish job.
An interview is a chance for you to sell yourself and present yourself in the best light you possibly can. Making a half hearted attempted gives a negative impression before you even walk in the door. If you don't have a suit see it as an investment, you will always need one in the future. Buy a neutral suit (i.e. a plain navy suit or maybe with a very subtle pinstripe) which won't look dated in a couple of years.
An interview is a chance for you to sell yourself and present yourself in the best light you possibly can. Making a half hearted attempted gives a negative impression before you even walk in the door. If you don't have a suit see it as an investment, you will always need one in the future. Buy a neutral suit (i.e. a plain navy suit or maybe with a very subtle pinstripe) which won't look dated in a couple of years.
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As has been said wear a suit.
It's better to look over dressed than under dressed.
It's better to look over dressed than under dressed.
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Rotty said:
Failing that try Next, their suits are excellent for the money and you might get something in the sale still.
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Wear a suit if you've got one, failing that trousers, shirt + tie, for my last interview though I wore jeans, t-shirt and trainers, got the job too 
I am also very impressed with Burton's lately. I don't know whether it was because I visited a city store as opposed to my local town store but the selection of suits for the price they were going we're excellent! I actually bought one where as a couple of years ago I would have turned my nose up, they used to hang off me like a drape
Arsey said:
For that a smart shirt and tie and some trousers would be fine, if you have got a suit.
For anything more formal, job/placement interviews and such, a suit and a nice document wallet will make you look serious and give you something to hold.
I went in jeans/tshirt, it's University you're not going to lectures/seminars in a suit are you?Arsey said:
Everyone else there for the interview day went in a suit though, maybe they did put more effort into it, but I really don't think lectures care.
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For a university interview, I would go wearing whatever you're going to be spending most of your time at university wearing. I've been to interviews at quite a few universities and never worn a suit, and never been turned down for a place. This goes double because it's only an informal interview.Arsey said:
On the other hand, for a more formal university interview you might want to consider wearing a suit. I didn't bother myself, but it seems as though most people do.
For a job interview that's anything other than most basic menial work I'd wear the nicest suit I owned, and even for interviews for low-level jobs I'd go looking smart. Remember to polish your shoes before you go in - the number of people who've told me that they react negatively to scruffy shoes is incredible. Other tips would be to wear a double cuff shirt with cufflinks if you have one, as it makes you look just that little bit more professional than someone who wears button cuffs. Don't go wearing a brightly coloured shirt or a 'wacky' tie either. Wear a white or plain light-coloured shirt, and a dark tie with a discreet pattern.
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