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Is this appropriate interview attire if I don't have a full

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  • 12-02-2018 9:34pm
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    LambDev
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭


    Hi

    I have an interview coming up with a newspaper for a software development position on a grad program. I don't have a full suit, I can't afford to buy one, and I probably can't borrow one.

    What I plan on wearing is a Shirt, Slacks, and a zip neck jumper. Would I get away with this?

    Also, what would be better to wear shoe wise with black slacks. Brown fake leather dress shoes, or my brother's black slip-on shoes for school.


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    Indricotherium
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    hit up a charity shop you will get a suit for a tenner.


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    Dev84
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 739 ✭✭✭Dev84


    LambDev wrote: »
    Hi

    I have an interview coming up with a newspaper for a software development position on a grad program. I don't have a full suit, I can't afford to buy one, and I probably can't borrow one.

    What I plan on wearing is a Shirt, Slacks, and a zip neck jumper. Would I get away with this?

    Also, what would be better to wear shoe wise with black slacks. Brown fake leather dress shoes, or my brother's black slip-on shoes for school.

    Buy a shirt in penneys and a tie. Thise with slack will be fine.

    Just buy a tie and wear in underneath the zip jumper but ensure it showm


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    Berserker
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    Black shoes with your black slacks. Wear a tie with that shirt and slacks.


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    [Deleted User]
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    This is one of those topics that you'll get opinions on left, right and centre, but in reality, I don't think anyone really cares.

    So long as you're not dressed in a 'couldn't give a fcuk' way (tracksuit or pyjamas, etc.) i doubt most people will pass any remarks. Just look presentable.


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    feylya
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    Email the person you've been talking to in the company, and ask what their dress code is. If it's a newspaper, it's probably very relaxed, and since you're going for a software dev position, slacks and a shirt would work.


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    Richard Hillman
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    V Neck jumper with a shirt and tie underneath plus slacks


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    KERSPLAT!
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    Slacks, shirt and tie will be fine. I'd wear a suit myself but I'd see no issue with no jacket.


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    _Brian
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    I’ve been hiring for years.
    I wouldn’t consider that role would require a full suite for the interview.

    Black shoes sound good, wouldn’t go with the jumper.
    A suitable tie with your own shirt or like others said get a cheap shirt/tie set in Dunn’s or pennies.


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    Dev84
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    KERSPLAT! wrote: »
    Slacks, shirt and tie will be fine. I'd wear a suit myself but I'd see no issue with no jacket.

    Plus 1. Anytime I get into the interview i always ask can i take my jacket off anyway. Much more comfy.


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    Boom_Bap
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    Wear the black slacks and black shoes, shirt and a tie.
    Do you have any jackets that you can wear into the interview room and just take off and put on the back of the chair?

    If you feel comfortable, you will give a comfortable appearance to the interview panel.

    Also, it's about what you know, not what you look like.


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    TheBeach
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    I agree shirt, tie, slacks or a suit. The only jumper I think you could get away with is the ones that have the fake shirt collar attached. Good luck


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    NickNickleby
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    Shirt : freshly washed and ironed
    Slacks : clean and ironed
    jumper/cardigan/whatever : clean and not a rag.
    Shoes: preferably black, but if they still look crap after a good polish, wear the brown ones. Make sure they're polished.

    Hair, nails clean.

    there's a gap here. Are you walking the streets like that? Have you no jacket?

    In the main I'd say as long as you don't look sloppy you should be ok - which is why I wouldn't completely rule out the brown shoes. There is , after all, no accounting for taste. And I'm sure no one expects a grad recruit to have an Armani suit yet.

    Finally, best of luck. If you're not sloppy, then they'll just focus on your competencies/knowledge/experience.


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    Tiddlypeeps
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    I've been in software dev for almost a decade. Companies that have even the slightest care about what you wear are very uncommon, assuming you don't go looking like an actual hobo. Casual dress is the norm and pretty much expected at interviews. The very few that do care are generally going to be soul destroying environments so worth giving a miss anyway.


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    _Brian
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    I had a young lad in once wearing a suit he’d obviously never had on before, tie as tight as a hangman, I could imagine the mother thghtening the damn thing to the last.

    He was uncomfortable to the point he was awful.

    I told him to take off the jacket and tie and relax, I was in a casual shirt and black jeans myself.

    He actually did a good interview and got one of the places open.


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    embraer170
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    I work in a rather formal place and have interviewed quite a few people.

    Plenty of people come in wearing all kinds of clothes, and it doesn't matter one bit.


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    Dev84
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    I honestly feel a suit is a must for an interview unless otherwise stated on the interview invitation


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    limnam
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    Dev84 wrote: »
    I honestly feel a suit is a must for an interview unless otherwise stated on the interview invitation

    Not for IT IMO. "these days" Maybe 20 years ago.

    You in your fancy suit, him in his donkey kong "retro" t-shirt. :pac:

    Dress smart and comfortable. No one really gives a sh|t unless you look like you made no effort. One's who do give a sh|t you're probably better off finding somewhere else to work anyway


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    Dev84
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    limnam wrote: »
    Not for IT IMO. "these days" Maybe 20 years ago.

    You in your fancy suit, him in his donkey kong "retro" t-shirt. :pac:

    Dress smart and comfortable. No one really gives a sh|t unless you look like you made no effort. One's who do give a sh|t you're probably better off finding somewhere else to work anyway

    Ah donkey kong retro tshirt! Thats not stero typing in anyway!

    Id go with the suit for the interview.


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    KERSPLAT!
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    I agree that IT in general seems to be smart casual but I'd still be wearing a suit/shirt and tie for an interview


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    fritzelly
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    In general the rule of thumb is if the job requires you to wear a suit or three piece then wear that at the interview else smart casual as others have said is perfectly acceptable (not a jumper tho)


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    LambDev
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭LambDev


    Thanks all for the replies and the tips.

    I'm going to Dunnes tomorrow to buy nice fitted slacks, and a new pair of laced black shoes. I'll wear these with a blue shirt.

    Some people were asking about a jacket. I have my winter puffy type of jacket which is going to have to do.

    Hopefully this goes well, I'm so nervous.


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    Professor Moriarty
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    LambDev wrote: »
    Thanks all for the replies and the tips.

    I'm going to Dunnes tomorrow to buy nice fitted slacks, and a new pair of laced black shoes. I'll wear these with a blue shirt.

    Some people were asking about a jacket. I have my winter puffy type of jacket which is going to have to do.

    Hopefully this goes well, I'm so nervous.

    FWIW if I am interviewing you, then I expect you to respect me and the interview by wearing a tie and jacket. Maybe that's not how it should be but that's how it is. Best of luck


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    LambDev
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    Professor Moriarty wrote: »
    FWIW if I am interviewing you, then I expect you to respect me and the interview by wearing a tie and jacket. Maybe that's not how it should be but that's how it is. Best of luck

    If I could, I would. Not wearing a suit does not mean I don't respect the interview panel and the interview itself.

    If that's not acceptable, than so be it. I have to the best with what I've got.

    Thank You


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    KERSPLAT!
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    LambDev wrote: »
    If I could, I would. Not wearing a suit does not mean I don't respect the interview panel and the interview itself.

    If that's not acceptable, than so be it. I have to the best with what I've got.

    Thank You

    Exactly. Best of luck with it :)


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    Dev84
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    LambDev wrote: »
    Thanks all for the replies and the tips.

    I'm going to Dunnes tomorrow to buy nice fitted slacks, and a new pair of laced black shoes. I'll wear these with a blue shirt.

    Some people were asking about a jacket. I have my winter puffy type of jacket which is going to have to do.

    Hopefully this goes well, I'm so nervous.

    Just throw a tie on kid also.

    It could make all the difference.


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    Try_harder
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    Wear a tie, don’t wear a puffa jacket, if you need it for outdoors remove it before you go into the interview room


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    pilly
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    People are giving tips here as if it's a purely IT job but it seems to me it's in a newspaper? Not the same thing.

    Wear the slacks, shoes, shirt and tie and you'll be fine OP. I agree with others, just remove your jacket before you enter the room.


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    LambDev
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 19 ✭LambDev


    Just another question.

    Would it be OK to even wear a plain crew neck jump over the shirt, or best to leave it?


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    beauf
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    pilly wrote: »
    People are giving tips here as if it's a purely IT job but it seems to me it's in a newspaper? Not the same thing. ....

    True. Would a newspaper be different I have no idea.


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    fritzelly
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    LambDev wrote: »
    Just another question.

    Would it be OK to even wear a plain crew neck jump over the shirt, or best to leave it?

    No to the jumper


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