Clothes for an "Office Admin" Interview?

Fukuyama

Hi guys,

Very quick question. I'm a recent business grad and am searching for a job. I got an interview for a basic "office admin" role in the tourism industry. This will be my first 'office' type job. My experience is mostly retail.

I have a nice suit which I would definitely wear to a finance job or a more corporate environment. However, a couple of people have said that they think a suit is "too professional" for a basic admin role.

Now I'm unsure and don't want to be over dressed.

The interview is also on a Saturday so maybe a suit is a little much for a weekend too?

Plus, there'll likely be rain on the day and a suit in bad weather can be a pain.

I'm thinking: shoes, slacks, shirt and jumper. Like this.


Thoughts?

Mrs OBumble

Jumper for a job interview? NOOOO!!!!!

if the job is an in office, then wear a suit. Simples.

drumswan

Suit.

GalwayGrrrrrl

I don't think you can ever be too smart! Wear the suit, definitely no jumpers.

RedXIV

Suit, no question

Stheno

Suit

simo_101

Wear a suit - if its very casual just pop the jacket off. You wouldn't look overdressed in a shirt and tie, even if the full suit is too much

seamus

Yeah, if you're ever in doubt then a suit is the way to go. You cannot make a bad impression by being overdressed but you can by being underdressed.

Wile E. Coyote

If you want to make a good first impression then a suit is the way to go every time for the first interview. If it's a more relaxed work environment and there's going to be a second or third interview they'll generally tell you there's no need to wear a full suit if you don't want to.

Don't make the mistake of going for the more casual look when everyone else is suited or they might think you aren't serious about the role.

Plus, there'll likely be rain on the day and a suit in bad weather can be a pain.

And definitely don't let the weather dictate what you wear. If it's raining get a taxi and get to the interview at least 15 - 20 mins before hand so you can freshen up in the bathroom and scope out how the other employees interact around the building. It'll give you a rough idea of the general work environment.

CINCLANTFLT

But the jumper and tie will be ideal once you have the job... I've worked in offices for years and such an outfit is a good non-suit alternative

Atlantic Dawn

Suit, always go overdressed for an interview, nothing worse than arriving and seeing other interviewees dressed up and you not, puts you under pressure straight away.

Rubberchikken

definitely the suit and best of luck

Fukuyama

Thanks guys. Will definitely go with the suit and will get a taxi if it's raining!

TallGlass

If you feel good and feel confident it will come across that way and hopefully in a good way :pac:.

Best of luck.

Tarzana2

Good rule of thumb is it's better to overdress for an interview than underdress. Suit up!

skallywag

Dean0088 wrote: »

However, a couple of people have said that they think a suit is "too professional" for a basic admin role

You can never be over-dressed for an interview. Definitely wear the suit.

Sala

Suit for the interview and jumper and shirt when you get the job and suss out how formal it is