Job interview on Monday - with more poal!

[cherrytwist]

So I really wasn't expecting a call back today (I'd e-mailed my resume yesterday).

Now I'm tasked with trying to determine the work atmosphere with an office I know little about. (i.e. khaki/jeans environment or power suit)

I'm considering stopping by the office (it's on my way home) and trying to get a peek of people leaving.

Is this brilliant or totally unnecessary?

It's an IT management position with a restaurant chain.

I have been with the same company for over seven years so I'm a little out of the game.

 

[mugs]

Is it feasible to do this without being in their parking lot? Is their office shared by any other companies? I think the odds are low that someone will see you and and then recognize you on Monday, but if they DID it'd make you look like a bit of an oddball.

 

[cherrytwist]

Originally posted by: mugs
Is it feasible to do this without being in their parking lot? Is their office shared by any other companies? I think the odds are low that someone will see you and and then recognize you on Monday, but if they DID it'd make you look like a bit of an oddball.

Yes, it's a suite in a large office building.

 

[sunzt]

It's unnecessary to stop by to only know how to dress for the interview. However, it is worthwhile to stop by to see how the environment there is, i.e.: is it dull, quiet, and closed cubicles vs active, low noise, open cubicles, creative environment.

Also if you're ever unsure, just dress your best. It's better to overdress than to come in a jeans and T-shirt.

Or, you can just ask someone there.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: cherrytwist

Originally posted by: mugs
Is it feasible to do this without being in their parking lot? Is their office shared by any other companies? I think the odds are low that someone will see you and and then recognize you on Monday, but if they DID it'd make you look like a bit of an oddball.

Yes, it's a suite in a large office building.

Well then, how are you going to figure out which employees are coming from which company? Wear a suit to the interview. You can't go wrong there.

 

[tfinch2]

Just wear a goddamn suit, especially if you are interviewing for a management position.

 

[cherrytwist]

So I did a driveby. By the time I got there, the lot was mostly empty.

It's a really cool building.

I'm gonna go with the suit.

 

[Legendary]

Generally you should wear a suit to an interview regardless. While at the interview, assess the dress code so if they make you an offer you know what you're getting into.