Interview Attire Advice Please

I really don't think the requirement has changed, my daughter who is graduating from college soon, has been instructed by the Career Center at her school that dark suits are still the way to go.

I just had a really terrible case of deja-vu...

Miss Critter, best of luck. There's a thread on here that addresses this, and I don't have the intestinal fortitude to find it for you. Luv ya, but I'm outta here...:leaving:

http://sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=13970&highlight=interview

I think this is the thread. Good luck MissCritter!

I just had a really terrible case of deja-vu...

Miss Critter, best of luck. There's a thread on here that addresses this, and I don't have the intestinal fortitude to find it for you. Luv ya, but I'm outta here...:leaving:

...holee sheet! I thought the very same thing...please do not go find that thread. Something tells me Miss Critter actually wants advice.

Also Miss Critter, you can lighten up your suit with a light colored blouse or a grey or light tan suit.

If you google What to Wear to a Job Interview you will get some interesting reading.

of course as always it also depends on what job you are interviewing for and where.

http://sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=13970&highlight=interview

I think this is the thread. Good luck MissCritter!

...pudding shot pot stirrer.

holee sheet! I thought the very same thing...please do not go find that thread. Something tells me Miss Critter actually wants advice.

You are correct, Miss Kitty! I found the thread and am even more confused. I'm afraid my Hooter's waitressing days (if they ever existed) are just a tiny spec in the rearview mirror.

Pretty sure I would not have to wear the corporate suit after the interview, except for "executive meeting" type things. And what about men? Should they interview in coat and tie for a job that will ultimately mean wearing a golf shirt and khakis?

As for the pantyhose, I gave those up in the '90's, too. If you'll excuse me, I'm headed for the spray on tanning place.

I really do appreciate all of you, except for that coward NoHall!

...pudding shot pot stirrer.

Sorry Miss Kitty & MissCritter! I only read the first few posts. Based on your reactions, my guess is this thread turned out to be a train wreck? That seems to be happening a lot these days!

You are correct, Miss Kitty! I found the thread and am even more confused. I'm afraid my Hooter's waitressing days (if they ever existed) are just a tiny spec in the rearview mirror.

Pretty sure I would not have to wear the corporate suit after the interview, except for "executive meeting" type things. And what about men? Should they interview in coat and tie for a job that will ultimately mean wearing a golf shirt and khakis?

As for the pantyhose, I gave those up in the '90's, too. If you'll excuse me, I'm headed for the spray on tanning place.

I really do appreciate all of you, except for that coward NoHall!

I resemble that...

Please note that NoHall's tar has the word "Hussey" in it!!!:funn::rofl:


(Close enough, you get the point!!!)

Please note that NoHall's tar has the word "Hussey" in it!!!:funn::rofl:


(Close enough, you get the point!!!)

I also resemble that! :angry:

I'm a recruiter and send lots of people for interviews. My company specializes in Moms that are looking to on-ramp or off-ramp. So, we have lots of candidates returning to the workforce after several years at home. It never hurts to have on a suit for an interview and it may hurt if you don't. Just depends on the preferences of the person you are interviewing with. I have had several candidates NOT get jobs because they didn't wear a suit. If it isn't a suit, it needs to be pretty darn close. Of course I'm talking about professional level jobs -- and I'm not at the beach. But I think it still applies.

Pretty sure I would not have to wear the corporate suit after the interview, except for "executive meeting" type things. And what about men? Should they interview in coat and tie for a job that will ultimately mean wearing a golf shirt and khakis?

Suit, coat, tie, everything else in that family for interview purposes. It conveys a sense that you're serious about the interview, and show that you understand the rules of play for those occasions when you do have to dress up for work.

I hire folks all the time. It is ALWAYS in the person's favor to look their best and be in a suit, coat and tie, etc. It simply shows the interviewer that you are interested in the job and are willing to take the time and effort to look your best.

It never hurts to have on a suit for an interview and it may hurt if you don't.

Thank you. That's what I've always thought, too, but some of the job sites mention not being overdressed for the "culture." Difficult to decifer.

That said, I will definitely follow your advice. Thanks much!

Female: Suit, or at least a dress. If in Walton County, no cleavage.

Chances are you won't have to dress like that every day, though, unless you are in a bank or in a courtroom.

Good luck!

If in Walton County, no cleavage.

Disregard, obviously, if applying for the Hooter's job mentioned on the other thread.

I'm a software tech and have always worn skirt, blouse and jacket to interviews. I have found that great shoes actually do get noticed. I have never worn panty hose and have never been turned down for a job (of course, I have great legs so there is that).
Second interviews I dress just as business like though sometimes shed the jacket and wear a nice sweater set instead.

Once on the job, it is usually business casual with jeans on Friday but they want to see that you are serious and that when clients come in, you will look presentable.

I spent many years working in the corporate world for GE. Although we were business casual, we expected people to wear suits for the interview. Once you're hired, you can dress it down.

I don't think it would inappropriate to bring up dress expectations at the interview as well so that it gets covered. It lets the person performing the interview note how you are dressed and that your appearance before customers is important to you. Every plus to your favor.
Good luck!

I just had a really terrible case of deja-vu...

Miss Critter, best of luck. There's a thread on here that addresses this, and I don't have the intestinal fortitude to find it for you. Luv ya, but I'm outta here...:leaving:

...holee sheet! I thought the very same thing...please do not go find that thread. Something tells me Miss Critter actually wants advice.

Me three! :shock:

I'm rully, rully glad Miss Critter got some decent advice. You're a good gull...

p.s. I was always taught that you can't dress too neatly or conservatively for an interview, and that you can't really overdress (short of wearing a formal, which would be weird.)

No spike heels. You'll just look like a hussy.

No spike heels. You'll just look like a hussy.

But wouldn't that get me a job at that thar 'tar of yours? Along with the aforementioned cleavage, of course.

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