Interview Attire Advice Please

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

Depends on how much you paid for the cleavage...

I think it all depends on the job. Don't get me wrong, an old AC/DC tank top and bathing suit w/ flip flops is probably always a wrong way to go. However, if it is not a professional job I would think khakis and polo shirt would be appropriate. If I was hiring a beach chair attendant and they showed up in a 3 piece suit I might assume they are crazy and pass on that applicant. Just my .02

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!

true, but so darn funny

Depends on how much you paid for the cleavage...

Or what if you are one of those ladies that has cleavage in a turtle neck

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.)

I totally agree! You should ALWAYS dress more formally and more conservatively for a job interview. I constantly hear comments from interviewers about how sloppily or casually applicants were dressed.

I have never heard of anyone who DIDN'T get a job because they were dressed too nicely at the interview. Dressing nicely shows you are a professional and are making an effort.

Gotta love anyplace where a discussion about interview attire devolves into one about hussies and cleavage! ;-)

Gotta love anyplace where a discussion about interview attire devolves into one about hussies and cleavage! ;-)

I think everyone has given good advice. Look clean, polished and professional. Having a good attitude is just as important. I have interviewed so many people that just didn't seem to care if they got the job or not. Least I say they didn't.

Gotta love anyplace where a discussion about interview attire devolves into one about hussies and cleavage! ;-)

I don't think it devolved, I think hussies and cleavage are very relevant to job interviews around here.

(Let the beatings begin)

I don't think it devolved, I think hussies and cleavage are very relevant to job interviews around here.

(Let the beatings begin)

I'm just doing my stalking part time today

I'm just doing my stalking part time today

Did not mean to seem ungrateful for all of the wonderful advice (which I will take, of course). Thanks to all!

Twenty years and at least as many pounds ago, I might have considered using the ol' cleavage to my advantage. But I'm afraid that the business suit and good attitude will have to suffice for now.

...success! shaken...we posted at the same time! I know you were trying to help. Misscritter...the good people of sowal have given great advice. Good luck to you in your job search. Make sure you can access sowal.com from your work computer. ;-)

Did not mean to seem ungrateful for all of the wonderful advice (which I will take, of course). Thanks to all!

Twenty years and at least as many pounds ago, I might have considered using the ol' cleavage to my advantage. But I'm afraid that the business suit and good attitude will have to suffice for now.

I'm sure you'll do great. I really think the attitude is important as well. Not to be overeager but to show the interviewer that you are someone who's personality would be pleasant to have in the workplace and will always put a good foot forward for the company.

Make sure you can access sowal.com from your work computer.

That would not be good. This site is computer crack! I'd be fired for feeding my habit at work!

Gotta love anyplace where a discussion about interview attire devolves into one about hussies and cleavage! ;-)

Coulda been worse. Just sayin'...

Hope all goes well!

I interview people on a regular basis and even though the positions may not be management I do still expect them to be professionally dressed.

Of course it depends on the position, but if you have the suit wear it, it will definitely NOT hurt your case. Whenever I have an applicant that comes into the interview in clean, pressed, professional clothes it gives them extra brownie points. I am always still suprised with the people that come into the interview in jeans and a tshirt..... what are they thinking???

...success! shaken...we posted at the same time! I know you were trying to help. Misscritter...the good people of sowal have given great advice. Good luck to you in your job search. Make sure you can access sowal.com from your work computer. ;-)

Dear Miss Kitty:
And just to whom would you be referring?;-)
Signed,
Guilty Dog

Dear Miss Kitty:
And just to whom would you be referring?;-)
Signed,
Guilty Dog

...you said dog!

...you said dog!