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Dressing for a job interview, the thing that irks me...

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KrillBee

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I've noticed that one tip that I receive numerous times about job interviews is that I should dress very well for them.

But, why is it that people dress for the interview and then not dress as classy for the job?

I guess its one thing if you find out later that the dress code doesnt require that much atire,

But why not just ask about the dress code before you interview for the job? Instead of showing up in a suit or whatever.
 
Because the more effort you're willing to put into getting the job, the more likely you are to put more effort into the job itself.

 
Originally posted by: trmiv
You didn't fart in front of your SO on the first date, did you?
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No even worse! he had half the rice and now she is breaking up with him from her blog.
 
Originally posted by: 3NF
It's just indicates that you can follow the useless rules of society
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Yeah, that's actually pretty true. If you dress up for an interview, it demonstrates you know you're supposed to dress up for an interview, and therefore you probably know a bunch of the other subtle rules of the work world. That and making a good first impression, since somebody in a suit looks more "capable" than somebody in jeans.
 
general rule is dress one step higher than would typically be expected at the job, except wear a suit for a suit.

ex: If you apply at a company known to have a business casual policy, wear a suit.
if you apply for someplace that wears jeans and a polo, wear khakis
 
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
general rule is dress one step higher than would typically be expected at the job, except wear a suit for a suit.

ex: If you apply at a company known to have a business casual policy, wear a suit.
if you apply for someplace that wears jeans and a polo, wear khakis
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really? why is this? just to impress people, but not go too far overboard?

Originally posted by: bignateyk
Its all about first impressions.
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i just think its sooo shallow and dumb to dress like that once, but then not do it again while you are working.
 
F it. If Bill Bilichek can wear sweat pants and an old ratty sweatshirt and be the best coach in the NFL, I'm going to try it as well.
 
I dress well for an interview, and look at what everyone else is wearing. Once I start working, I dress appropriately.

I doubt you'd find someone who wears a suit to the interview, sees everyone else in a suit, then shows up for the first day in jeans.
 
Originally posted by: KrillBee
i just think its sooo shallow and dumb to dress like that once, but then not do it again while you are working.
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Ever seen a good saleman? They are always in a suit. A nice looking suit.

Since you are selling yourself and your abilities it stands to reason that you should look the part.
 
It might show the interviewer that you are serious about the job.
Plus first impressions are important, if you go in in jeans, the interviewer might just automatically cross you off in their mind when you walk in. It is really easy to avoid something like this and dress up, so why not?
 
Originally posted by: KrillBee
i just think its sooo shallow and dumb to dress like that once, but then not do it again while you are working.
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Then wear a suit to McDonald's everyday - just make sure to put your apron over it.
 
Originally posted by: TheNinja
F it. If Bill Bilichek can wear sweat pants and an old ratty sweatshirt and be the best coach in the NFL, I'm going to try it as well.
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And be the best coach in the NFL? Nice.
 
First impressions for sure... And I would definitely feel silly working with hazardous materials, bacteria, radiation with a suit on.
 
Originally posted by: KrillBee
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
general rule is dress one step higher than would typically be expected at the job, except wear a suit for a suit.

ex: If you apply at a company known to have a business casual policy, wear a suit.
if you apply for someplace that wears jeans and a polo, wear khakis
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really? why is this? just to impress people, but not go too far overboard?

Originally posted by: bignateyk
Its all about first impressions.
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i just think its sooo shallow and dumb to dress like that once, but then not do it again while you are working.
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you're dressing to impress. Showing up way over dressed (Suit for a job where you will never even be required to wear business casual) may show you are out of touch which oddly may be similar to showing up way under dressed.

It's an interview and it is a formal meeting between prospective employee and employer. There are accepted conventions and people go by them generally, just show you understand that.
 
Originally posted by: TheNinja
F it. If Bill Bilichek can wear sweat pants and an old ratty sweatshirt and be the best coach in the NFL, I'm going to try it as well.
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Steve Jobs wears jeans to most of his speeches for Apple.
He probably rarely had to worry about dressing up for anything. but then again, when you run your own business you are allowed to do that.
 
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