Interview; Suit or No Suit?

OpenToSuggestions · 11 Sep 2007 at 23:26

remember first impressions are EVERYTHING. A haircut, shave, shirt tie and suit and no horrid tattoos on forearms or revolting percings on show and get a good nights sleep before the interview and make sure you arrive early.

marl · 11 Sep 2007 at 23:30

I'd say suit and tie. You want to make as good an impression as possible.

V4NT0M · 14 Sep 2007 at 17:34

Well, went the interview without a suit... Now to find out if I got the job

*sits and waits*

By the sounds of what they were saying they were much more interested in my experience and skills in the field they were recruiting for. Wish me luck

fanger · 14 Sep 2007 at 17:46

Bet he get's the job...

agw_01 · 14 Sep 2007 at 17:52

I had an interview today.

Smart black trousers, shiny black shoes, nice shirt and tie... and the guy gave me the job... I didn't take it though.

Therefore, suit = overrated.

McManicMan · 14 Sep 2007 at 17:53

i would never wear a suit for a interview, trousers and shirt and tie but never a suit, if they don't accept me for what i am then tough basically, like wise i would never wear a suit for a funeral, too depressing

Ironic Namesake · 20 Sep 2007 at 19:55

Had someone in for an interview today, fully dressed in a suit and tie.

I was wearing trainers, camo shorts and a tshirt

And no, he didn't get the job

Scam · 20 Sep 2007 at 20:44

OoOverclockaoO said:
And no, he didn't get the job

I've got any interview on Tuesday. I asked the dress code and she said 'smart casual' then added 'oh, i dont mean like.. trousers, just jeans and that is fine'.

Should i turn up in a suit?

Supercow · 20 Sep 2007 at 20:55

completely disagree with all the mindless "Suit" answers.
Completely depends on the type of job and the type of company.

Jeans and a nice shirt and a jacket over it sounds about right for the type of job you are applying to.

Scam said:
I've got any interview on Tuesday. I asked the dress code and she said 'smart casual' then added 'oh, i dont mean like.. trousers, just jeans and that is fine'.

Should i turn up in a suit?

Definitely dont turn up in one.

V4NT0M · 21 Sep 2007 at 09:31

Update; got offered the job

Supercow · 21 Sep 2007 at 14:31

Skyfall said:
Update; got offered the job

CONGRATS dude!!
I got offered a Job today as well!!!

Didn't go in a suit, just like I said earlier

Now to figure out how I'm gonna hand in my notice

Scam · 21 Sep 2007 at 17:35

sup3rc0w said:
Definitely dont turn up in one.

Just for the record i wasnt planning to! I was just testing the (as you said) mindless "suit" replies

sup3rc0w said:
Jeans and a nice shirt and a jacket over it sounds about right for the type of job you are applying to.

I agree with you, but i'm not sure about jeans. As much as you can smarten jeans, they are still jeans unfortunately. If someone said to me 'casual' i'd probably go in smart trousers and a shirt (no tie). I was lucky that the lady who offered me my interview said that jeans are fine.

Skyfall said:
Update; got offered the job

Congrats

Agent0range · 21 Sep 2007 at 17:51

YAY FOR SKYFALL!