[UPDATE] Ties and suits for an interview

RIMAX · 19 Jul 2015 at 13:53

Hello there again,

Just letting you all know that not long after you closed my topic I actually DID land on an IT job, 2 months after moving to England from Romania: server administrator, 20.000 per year start salary, and after wearing white trainers, jeans and a checkered shirt for the interview.

So, yeah, just letting all the ignorants and xenophobes know...

Skeeter · 19 Jul 2015 at 13:58

RIMAX · 19 Jul 2015 at 13:58

The best place I've ever lived.

Leeroy Jenkins · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:01

RIMAX said:
Hello there again,

Just letting you all know that not long after you closed my topic I actually DID land on an IT job, 2 months after moving to England from Romania: server administrator, 20.000 per year start salary, and after wearing white trainers, jeans and a checkered shirt for the interview.

So, yeah, just letting all the ignorants and xenophobes know...

Nobody was ****ging u off, we were just pointing out that most places look for a shirt and tie for interviews. Great that u got a job i'm pleased for u but people were only trying to help u out and then u are just gloating about it for no reason.

Dont ask for help if u are not going to take on board what people are telling u.

Caged · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:06

This is a good thread

McBain · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:09

Good for you?

RIMAX said:
The best place I've ever lived.

Things that bad in Romania?

swillsy · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:43

de terk err derrbss!

edit: Congratz bro - Dudley isn't that bad

ReltonBFD · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:57

i miss that thread .

Woden · 19 Jul 2015 at 14:58

he toook mer jerb!

Stewy · 19 Jul 2015 at 15:01

I just don't understand why you would potentially hamstring yourself by not dressing properly for an interview? To try to prove a point to people who don't give a **** on the internet? Bizarre.

Uncle Petey · 19 Jul 2015 at 15:02

Because he couldn't afford a suit etc afaik.

Schlong&Stable · 19 Jul 2015 at 15:13

Congrats on getting the job. However I must admit, I'd be very dubious of any company who's standards are so low as to hire someone wearing trainers.

But, if you couldn't afford a suit I guess money is your pressing concern. So well done!

lafemmefatale · 19 Jul 2015 at 15:36

I interviewed someone who had a cornflake lodged deep in his beard.

Caged · 19 Jul 2015 at 15:46

We had a guy show up for interview once and handed us a copy of his CV with his name proudly splashed across the top. The name was spelt wrong.

Pocket10s · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:27

I once interviewed someone who obviously had a speech given to him by his Dad/mates - he proceeded to sound like a robot - and when he did not know the answer to a question; he would pause - then proceed to repeat the same sentence.

It was really difficult to watch.

Uther · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:27

Malt_Vinegar · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:29

Sys Admin job for Helpdesk money. Had you worn a suit you might have been offered better money

Cat_J · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:34

I've only ever worn a suit to an interview once, every other job was either a casual part time thing when I was younger, or I've got chatting to the person interviewing and formed some sort of relationship before interview. To be honest this is a great way to get jobs.

However I do always ask what I will be expected to wear, and so it doesn't sound weird I follow that with, incase you need me to do anything manual, or similar. You don't know if you don't ask.

I wouldn't be surprised if you were poor as hell and explained that to the person, then they would let it slide if you were the right person for the job. Interviewers are human too after all.

Uther · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:38

Caged said:
We had a guy show up for interview once and handed us a copy of his CV with his name proudly splashed across the top. The name was spelt wrong.

Pocket10s said:
I once interviewed someone who obviously had a speech given to him by his Dad/mates - he proceeded to sound like a robot - and when he did not know the answer to a question; he would pause - then proceed to repeat the same sentence.

It was really difficult to watch.

Winners all...

Malt_Vinegar · 19 Jul 2015 at 16:55

Guy came to interview in our place. His CV stated that "Attention to detail" was one of his strengths, however his CV was littered with spelling and grammatical errors.
He was an arrogant guy too, so I called him out and asked him about his attention to detail. I asked him directly why he thought it was appropriate to list such a strength with the error strewn CV he had produced.
He went very red faced, and thoroughly struggled for the rest of the interview.
He was not selected.
People say I am harsh when I interview, but I would never dream of being so sloppy. I would let it slide normally, but when someone acts so arrogant and nonchalant about the interview process I am willing to push.
I would actually give extra kudos if such a person responded well but inevitably they crumble!