Is it okay to wear just a dress shirt and dockers to an interview?

[jinduy]

i'm trying to explore another job interview near me but my suit is at my other home... 300 miles from me. do you guys think it would be pointless to go without a suit? this interview also includes a 4-5 hour exam... thanks

 

[johnjbruin]

Depends on the job?
High paying investment banking - NO
Tech Support Position - Sure
Anywhere in the middle - maybe - need more details

 

[xirtam]

I recommend pants of some kind as well.

 

[jinduy]

entry level java programmer for some small mortgage company... from what you're saying, it sounds like no... damn.

 

[Ready]

Just wear shorts, Tees, and a Sandle. It shows em how much confidence you have, they'll love it!

 

[jinduy]

Originally posted by: Ready
Just wear shorts, Tees, and a Sandle. It shows em how much confidence you have, they'll love it!

maybe i should just come in my tank top and jeans and they'll be impressed with my muscle definition

 

[jinduy]

blah i dont think ima go... just gonna embarrass myself when i sit with other candidates who are all suited up.

 

[illusion88]

just get the suit on and impress the folk.

 

[jinduy]

Originally posted by: illusion88
just get the suit on and impress the folk.

dont think i have enough time to get a suit tailored for me by this friday considering i work full time

 

[HaxorNubcake]

Originally posted by: jinduy
blah i dont think ima go... just gonna embarrass myself when i sit with other candidates who are all suited up.

whats the point of giving up just because you're not dressed as nicely...you might as well give it a shot.

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: jinduy
i'm trying to explore another job interview near me but my suit is at my other home... 300 miles from me. do you guys think it would be pointless to go without a suit? this interview also includes a 4-5 hour exam... thanks

how new and crisp looking are they? all interviews are learning experiences, you learn more at the interviews for the jobs you don't get, anyway. I'd go, it can't hurt, and maybe you'll get the jo. If you are worried, you can always explain to the people that your suits are 300 miles away.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Go for the experience at least and laugh at the other guys taking a 5 hour exam in their suits.

 

[Ready]

Better yet, Lipstick, High heels, and some makeup!

 

[HaxorNubcake]

Originally posted by: Ready
Better yet, Lipstick, High heels, and some makeup!

+kneepads

 

[Whitecloak]

ELP9B

 

[aidanjm]

Originally posted by: jinduy
blah i dont think ima go... just gonna embarrass myself when i sit with other candidates who are all suited up.

go anyway

 

[Kelemvor]

Call the HR department and ask what the company dres code is....

 

[Electric Amish]

You'll be fine with a collared shirt and dockers...if you feel you need to be a little more dressed up, just add a tie.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: jinduy

Originally posted by: illusion88
just get the suit on and impress the folk.

dont think i have enough time to get a suit tailored for me by this friday considering i work full time

It's tuesday. It's enough time to get the suit mailed to you overnight.

 

[Injury]

HELLO... RENTAL SUIT!

maybe not.


Yeah, you'll be fine but you should try and add in a tie or something.

If there is a 4-5 hour exam, then there is actually a good chance that everyone who wears a suit will get laughed at for dressing in a manner which would be strikingly ridiculous for the situation.

Either way, if you're worth it, you could go in wearing dockers and a polo shirt and probably do well.

 

[Chiller2]

I have always been told to try and dress one lvl above everday attire required for job. For example if daily wear is nice Jeans/Dockers with a collered pullover shirt. I would wear a dress shirt and tie but no jacket.

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: jinduy

Originally posted by: Ready
Just wear shorts, Tees, and a Sandle. It shows em how much confidence you have, they'll love it!

maybe i should just come in my tank top and jeans and they'll be impressed with my muscle definition

+cucumber in foil.

 

[Billzie7718]

I have done shirt and tie for most of my jobs. Suits suck.

 

[zebano]

Consignment Store.

 

[Ilmater]

I interview for one of the largest companies in the US, and I can at least tell you what all of our interviewers generally believe.

You had better AT LEAST have on khakis and a nice shirt. More important is the ironing. If everything is well-ironed, it tells me that you cared enough to prepare for the interview. I recommended a kid I interviewed last week that had on a polo shirt, but it looked relatively wrinkle-free, and the kid impressed me. Keep in mind, he was coming out of college (so I give more wiggle room).

Personally, if I were interviewing you, I'd rather not hear an excuse. Go in there with a well-ironed shirt, well-ironed khakis and a nice tie, and give them a good interview and they won't think twice about it.

Originally posted by: Chiller2
I have always been told to try and dress one lvl above everday attire required for job. For example if daily wear is nice Jeans/Dockers with a collered pullover shirt. I would wear a dress shirt and tie but no jacket.

Also, for the record, this is bad advice. ALWAYS wear a suit when you can. Why? It's REAL simple: NOT wearing a suit can ONLY hurt you. It's like a lip ring: it looks alright on some people, but it NEVER makes you look BETTER than without one, just maybe the same.