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Interviews. What to wear

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05-03-2013 10:09pm

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Ghost Buster

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Sooooo.
Im about to launch into a series of job interviews for the first time in about 25 years:eek:
Is it still the big formal suit affair or more of a neat casual thang?????

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#2 05-03-2013 10:10pm
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#3 05-03-2013 10:11pm
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Ghost Buster wrote: »

Sooooo.
Im about to launch into a series of job interviews for the first time in about 25 years:eek:
Is it still the big formal suit affair or more of a neat casual thang?????

Depends on the job.

In general a suit.

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#4 05-03-2013 10:11pm
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Your birthday suit.

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#5 05-03-2013 10:11pm
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#6 05-03-2013 10:12pm
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Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Depends on the job.

In general a suit.

A sensible answer so soon!!! Thanks

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#7 05-03-2013 10:12pm
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Bermudas and sandals

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#8 05-03-2013 10:12pm
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A thong and flip flops.

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#9 05-03-2013 10:12pm
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Depends on the job. I tend to go for something low cut. Play to your strengths and all that.

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#10 05-03-2013 10:12pm
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Adidas hoodie, Reebok trackie bottoms and Nike Air Max runners.

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#11 05-03-2013 10:14pm
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#12 05-03-2013 10:14pm
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a mankini would suffice

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#13 05-03-2013 10:15pm
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Mr. Wong wrote: »

Adidas hoodie, Reebok trackie bottoms and Nike Air Max runners.

That's so wong dude!

OP, have you considered interviewing as a team?

I thought you really were a Ghostbuster.

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#14 05-03-2013 10:16pm
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A suit is outdated. Today's modern man wears a tuxedo to interviews, complete with hat, cane and monocle.

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#15 05-03-2013 10:17pm
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Anything as long as its made of kermit the frogs, with a matching kermit hat.

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#16 05-03-2013 10:18pm
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Ghost Buster wrote: »

Sooooo.
Im about to launch into a series of job interviews for the first time in about 25 years:eek:
Is it still the big formal suit affair or more of a neat casual thang?????

You sound genuine so here's a straight answer: If in doubt suit the bit out.

Black shoes, socks, trousers and suit jacket. A single colour shirt and a plain tie. A good menswear shop will set you right.

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#17 05-03-2013 10:20pm
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They always say to dress for the job you want, so wear a batman costume.

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#18 05-03-2013 10:22pm
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A T-shirt with YOLO and SWAG on it.

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#19 05-03-2013 10:22pm
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#20 05-03-2013 10:23pm
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I've actually heard suits can be a detriment. Some places say if you show up wearing a suit, they'll think you "don't fit into the work culture" if they fancy themselves a relaxed workplace. This happened to my friend who got a job at a graphic design company.

Suit pants, a shirt, tie optional maybe?

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#21 05-03-2013 10:27pm
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#22 05-03-2013 10:38pm
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Paeru wrote: »

I've actually heard suits can be a detriment. Some places say if you show up wearing a suit, they'll think you "don't fit into the work culture" if they fancy themselves a relaxed workplace. This happened to my friend who got a job at a graphic design company.

Suit pants, a shirt, tie optional maybe?

I had an interview recently in one of those companies. All candidates wore a suit as did many of the employees. I was so glad I played it safe and suited up.

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#23 05-03-2013 10:40pm
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Ghost Buster wrote: »

Sooooo.
Im about to launch into a series of job interviews for the first time in about 25 years:eek:
Is it still the big formal suit affair or more of a neat casual thang?????

Wear something smart, not necessarily a suit but shirt/tie and pants.
If you are a woman do not wear anything revealing as it will go against you, nothing worse than a woman at an interview dressed inappropriately.

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#24 05-03-2013 10:48pm
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Doesnt matter what the job is... Always wear at least slacks, a tie and a shirt. If you've got a suit jacket why not complete the look (obviously talking about a bloke here :pac: )

Never got the mentality of wearing jeans and a shirt tho. Like you are heading for a night out :pac:

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#25 05-03-2013 10:50pm
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Definitely a suit, men in suits are hot. OP you should just start wearing them all the time!

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#26 05-03-2013 10:56pm
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Deffo a suit. Think Don Draper.

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#27 05-03-2013 11:00pm
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