How to dress for 2nd interview?

[slackerinabox]

So I asked this very question before but this time the job is a little less formal and perhaps a bit more "hip." It's for an associate publisher position at a media publishing company with an office in SoHo, which is a very trendy neighborhood in Manhattan. Not your typical business casual joint. I went to my first interview in a suit and tie, Marty (the interviewer) was wearing a casual CK sweater and jeans and said "if we call you back you don't have to wear a suit, we're very casual here." SO, I got a 2nd interview (yay) and am wondering what to wear... Now, I'm meeting with new people - the CEO of the company- shoudl I still wear a suit and tie? Or should I go wearing dress pants and a tie? ooOOR SHOULD I go wearing a sweater and jeans? Nah, no jeans.. But .. Hmmm..

*update*
Thanks guys- I went with a button down shirt - baby blue cross stitch pattern, with a black cashmere sweater and gap khakhis.. Looked quite fashionable and I did not feel over or under dressed. And I got the job! Well, they're calling me with an offer either today or tomorrow, but the CEO liked me, the guy I'm replacing got into a conversation about Troma with me, and my immediate boss said that he called my references and they only had positive things to say... Yay!

 

[hjo3]

Wear a sweater and nice non-jean pants, and wear a white dress shirt with a collar under the sweater.

 

[FuzzyBee]

I always go by this rule: you can't go wrong by over-dressing.

edit: Good luck, btw!

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

show up naked.

 

[imported_Trippin315]

Dress shirt of a color that stands out, a deep blue or pink perhaps. khakis if blue, black or gray pants if pink. Black dress shoes, and for the love of all things holy, no white socks.

 

[imported_Trippin315]

Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle
show up naked.

At least a sock, and a dress sock at that

 

[AMDZen]

Wear the exact same thing you wore on the first interview. If they notice and say something, then you can come back with "See, I really need this job so I can buy new cloths"

EDIT: And for the love of all things Metro - Just DON'T wear Pink, as the above poster suggested.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Wear the exact same thing you wore on the first interview. If they notice and say something, then you can come back with "See, I really need this job so I can buy new cloths"

heh, I like that idea.

(See, I don't hate you )

 

[Syrch]

depends on the enviroment of the company...atmosphere

 

[imported_Trippin315]

Originally posted by: AMDZen

EDIT: And for the love of all things Metro - Just DON'T wear Pink, as the above poster suggested.

WTF is wrong with pink? Why is that Metro?

 

[Mayfriday0529]

I went in casual style. First interview was suit, but the person that interview me hat a had and tshirt on, i was like WTF...

 

[Feldenak]

Rock out with your cock out.

 

[Baked]

Like a pimp, like super fly. Bring some hos /w you too.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Wear the exact same thing you wore on the first interview. If they notice and say something, then you can come back with "See, I really need this job so I can buy new cloths"

EDIT: And for the love of all things Metro - Just DON'T wear Pink, as the above poster suggested.

HAHA- He said "you don't have to wear another suit"and I said "that's good because I only own one." Luckily, it got a giggle out of him - i'm young, I don't have the money for 2 nice suits!

I'm thinking black dockers, gray sweater, white shirt - tie or no tie.. Hmmm. and pink socks!
just kidding, blue sucks.. yes...

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: Trippin315

Originally posted by: AMDZen

EDIT: And for the love of all things Metro - Just DON'T wear Pink, as the above poster suggested.

WTF is wrong with pink? Why is that Metro?

I suppose as long as its a flat pink, its OK - although I would never wear something pink. If its the flaming hot pink I see guys wearing, it just drives me up a wall. I don't see how you could think its not Metro. Honestly, its not like I wouldn't hire someone based on a Pink shirt alone - but I would be tempted.

Like someone else said, it depends on the company - atmosphere and who's doing the interview.

 

[montanafan]

I agree with FuzzyBee. Since you're meeting with new people you want to make the best first impression possible and also because this is the CEO, being well-dressed shows that you recognize the importance of the person and the meeting. You got called back for a second interview which means you made a good impression on them so the suit certainly didn't hurt.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: montanafan
I agree with FuzzyBee. Since you're meeting with new people you want to make the best first impression possible and also because this is the CEO, being well-dressed shows that you recognize the importance of the person and the meeting. You got called back for a second interview which means you made a good impression on them so the suit certainly didn't hurt.

I hear you on that, but can't it be assumed that I wasn't listening to the person who would be my direct boss?

 

[SilentZero]

Originally posted by: Trippin315

Originally posted by: AMDZen

EDIT: And for the love of all things Metro - Just DON'T wear Pink, as the above poster suggested.

WTF is wrong with pink? Why is that Metro?

If you don't know what is wrong with wearing pink to a interview...then you are a fool.

 

[Xylitol]

Just dont forget to wear pants

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Wear the exact same thing you wore on the first interview. If they notice and say something, then you can come back with "See, I really need this job so I can buy new cloths"

heh, I like that idea.

(See, I don't hate you )

I don't hate anybody. Especially people on a forum.

However, I know the animosity you might have felt toward me was because of the "Gay Cowboy movie" thread. And honestly, the other posters made it seem like they were going to include an actual sex scene between the two main characters. And thats what made me say that I just would not see it, and that it seriously could invoke a gag reflex which may or may not include spewing on the person next to me.

If thats true - I stand by what I said. If its not, and its only kissing and the like - I still wouldn't see it but it certainly changes the context of what I wrote.

 

[SpunkyJones]

Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
I always go by this rule: you can't go wrong by over-dressing.

Bingo! Wear a suit, no matter what the person said. You want to present yourself in the best possible light. You don't want to lose a job because some one looked more professional than you on their second interview for the same job.

 

[montanafan]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: montanafan
I agree with FuzzyBee. Since you're meeting with new people you want to make the best first impression possible and also because this is the CEO, being well-dressed shows that you recognize the importance of the person and the meeting. You got called back for a second interview which means you made a good impression on them so the suit certainly didn't hurt.

I hear you on that, but can't it be assumed that I wasn't listening to the person who would be my direct boss?

Hmmm, you have a point there. If he is going to be in the meeting then I would go with the black dockers, gray sweater, etc. combo you mentioned before. It sounds casual, but conservative enough that there wouldn't be anything noticeable that they could be critical of.

Good Luck!

 

[Xylitol]

Wear a suit
Black, Black, Black, Black, White

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: montanafan

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: montanafan
I agree with FuzzyBee. Since you're meeting with new people you want to make the best first impression possible and also because this is the CEO, being well-dressed shows that you recognize the importance of the person and the meeting. You got called back for a second interview which means you made a good impression on them so the suit certainly didn't hurt.

I hear you on that, but can't it be assumed that I wasn't listening to the person who would be my direct boss?

Hmmm, you have a point there. If he is going to be in the meeting then I would go with the black dockers, gray sweater, etc. combo you mentioned before. It sounds casual, but conservative enough that there wouldn't be anything noticeable that they could be critical of.

Good Luck!

Now, should i wear a tie under the v-neck sweater? Not only will he be there but they're taking me out to lunch - I'm so freakin' nervous! The guy I'm replacing (on good terms, he's moving), my possible boss, and the CEO all having lunch with me.. I'm quite terrified, actually.

Thanks for the well wishes!

 

[montanafan]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: montanafan

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: montanafan
I agree with FuzzyBee. Since you're meeting with new people you want to make the best first impression possible and also because this is the CEO, being well-dressed shows that you recognize the importance of the person and the meeting. You got called back for a second interview which means you made a good impression on them so the suit certainly didn't hurt.

I hear you on that, but can't it be assumed that I wasn't listening to the person who would be my direct boss?

Hmmm, you have a point there. If he is going to be in the meeting then I would go with the black dockers, gray sweater, etc. combo you mentioned before. It sounds casual, but conservative enough that there wouldn't be anything noticeable that they could be critical of.

Good Luck!

Now, should i wear a tie under the v-neck sweater? Not only will he be there but they're taking me out to lunch - I'm so freakin' nervous! The guy I'm replacing (on good terms, he's moving), my possible boss, and the CEO all having lunch with me.. I'm quite terrified, actually.

Thanks for the well wishes!

Normally I would say to go with the tie to make it a little dressier and more professional, but it kind of depends on the cut of the sweater, how old you are, and the responsibilities of the position. Sometines a tie under a V-neck sweater like that can give a school boy uniform kind of look to someone, probably not what you'd want to be going for unless they are looking for a youthful appearance.

Try it on and look at yourself in the mirror with and without the tie and see what sort of impression you get of yourself with both looks.