Comments on: You’re Not Going Clubbing! Interview Attire 101

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:54:41 +0000

I work for a construction company, doing their IT. The IT field is usually a somewhat formal, even nerdy (look at Geek Squad uniforms…) but knowing this was a construction company, I toned it down quite a bit. After being here a few years, I realize even my most casual outfit was overdress for the job, though I did get it. Now I come in jeans and a hoodie..I blend right in with the orange oil-covered jumpsuits and the cowboy boots and hardhats.

You really need to play to your audience.
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By: admin

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Leslie – Nice rule! I like. You must wear some risque outfits! :)

By: leslie

leslie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:09:04 +0000

Simple rule: If you would wear it to the bar, don’t wear it to work.

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By: steve in w ma

steve in w ma — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:10:23 +0000

get the secretary’s name is you ask him or her for wardrobe advice. If it turns out to be wildly inappropriate, apologize up front for the inappropriate garb to your interviewer and say, I’d like to apologize for my outfit. I spoke with x person on (date) and he/she informed me that this would be appropriate for the work setting here. I’m very embarrassed that it really turns out not to be. I hope before we get going that you will accept my apology for my inappropriate dress.”

It will definitely help, even if it doesn’t pull the thing out of the fire completely. And you get to address your decision making process etc with your interviewer. And the secretary might get a little of what he or she deserves, too.