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Author:  Powerhouse233 [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Job Interviews
Does anyone know what is the most suitable attire for a job interview? Are dress pants and a dress shirt preferable? Would it be wise to come in clean shaven or is a little facial hair fine as long as it looks neat?
Author:  lipidquadcab [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Powerhouse233 wrote:
Does anyone know what is the most suitable attire for a job interview? Are dress pants and a dress shirt preferable? Would it be wise to come in clean shaven or is a little facial hair fine as long as it looks neat?

Dress for the job you want.

Would depend on the job, but I've always gone with a shirt, slacks, tie, and clean shave.
Author:  Mr. Reason [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:22 pm ]
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If you have to fly to the interview, you better damn well wear a sportcoat.
Author:  bigfan [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:23 pm ]
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Powerhouse233 wrote:
Does anyone know what is the most suitable attire for a job interview? Are dress pants and a dress shirt preferable? Would it be wise to come in clean shaven or is a little facial hair fine as long as it looks neat?


if you need to ask>?
Author:  Darkside [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Depends on the job. I would dress differently for my HVAC job interview than I would for an investment banker job.
Author:  Powerhouse233 [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
bigfan wrote:
Powerhouse233 wrote:
Does anyone know what is the most suitable attire for a job interview? Are dress pants and a dress shirt preferable? Would it be wise to come in clean shaven or is a little facial hair fine as long as it looks neat?


if you need to ask>?


I'm asking because I may have a real good opportunity coming up and I know that many of you have a lot more experience in the job market than I do.
Author:  Peoria Matt [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
It's been 20 years but I wore a suit to my last interview.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:27 pm ]
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Wear a suit. Every time.
Show them that you care.
Author:  pittmike [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:27 pm ]
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A tie and sport coat minimum always commands respect regardless of the position.
Author:  Darkside [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:28 pm ]
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pittmike wrote:
A tie and sport coat minimum always commands respect regardless of the position.

And what if the position is Missionary?
Author:  Mr. Reason [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
pittmike wrote:
A tie and sport coat minimum always commands respect regardless of the position.

Sure, until he opens his mouth and ruins the whole thing.
Author:  W_Z [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
flip flops and shorts.
Author:  pittmike [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Darkside wrote:
pittmike wrote:
A tie and sport coat minimum always commands respect regardless of the position.

And what if the position is Missionary?


I didn't say pants.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Darkside wrote:
pittmike wrote:
A tie and sport coat minimum always commands respect regardless of the position.

And what if the position is Missionary?

Then she gets hit in the face with a tie.
Author:  spanky [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:31 pm ]
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W_Z wrote:
flip flops and shorts.

Aren't you supposed to be singin' and dancin' tonight?
Author:  bigfan [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:32 pm ]
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Shave
Author:  Darkside [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:33 pm ]
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bigfan wrote:
Shave

Truth. I always prefer to interview with a freshly shorn scrotum.
Author:  lipidquadcab [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Darkside wrote:
bigfan wrote:
Shave

Truth. I always prefer to interview with a freshly shorn scrotum.

Less chance it's a sweaty mess down there when the interview team does the customary nut-clutch.
Author:  Nas [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
I would say wear a suit every time and look neat. It's possible to overdress for an interview but as long as you can talk their language that won't be a problem.
Author:  W_Z [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
spanky wrote:
W_Z wrote:
flip flops and shorts.

Aren't you supposed to be singin' and dancin' tonight?


http://score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=85769
Author:  spanky [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
W_Z wrote:
spanky wrote:
W_Z wrote:
flip flops and shorts.

Aren't you supposed to be singin' and dancin' tonight?


http://score670.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=85769

So not tonight or tomorrow?
Author:  redskingreg [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
$5,000 suit, at minimum.
Author:  W_Z [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:43 pm ]
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nope.
Author:  Nas [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:43 pm ]
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redskingreg wrote:
$5,000 suit, at minimum.


I wouldn't get out of bed for a $5,000 suit.
Author:  Mr. Reason [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Nas wrote:
redskingreg wrote:
$5,000 suit, at minimum.


I wouldn't get out of bed for a $5,000 suit.

Why not? I paid for almost 20% of it.
Author:  Nas [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 6:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Mr. Reason wrote:
Nas wrote:
redskingreg wrote:
$5,000 suit, at minimum.


I wouldn't get out of bed for a $5,000 suit.

Why not? I paid for almost 20% of it.

:lol: :lol:
Author:  leashyourkids [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Mr. Reason wrote:
Nas wrote:
redskingreg wrote:
$5,000 suit, at minimum.


I wouldn't get out of bed for a $5,000 suit.

Why not? I paid for almost 20% of it.


The suit or the bed?
Author:  veganfan21 [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Darkside wrote:
Depends on the job. I would dress differently for my HVAC job interview than I would for an investment banker job.


This, and I'd also check out askamanager.org

The site is run by a former executive at a lobbying firm (I think), and tends to provide contemporary advice on a variety of work-related questions, including everything related to interviewing. You can use the site's search function to find answers related to your specific situation. She tends to be a bit self-righteous sometimes but the content, as well as the comments from visitors, are mostly useful. I also don't have much experience at the moment after school, so I leaned on it a lot during a job search. I also asked a few questions here on the board and received some good advice.
Author:  pittmike [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
Aside from clothing here is another tip. When the interview is ending ASK FOR THE JOB. Make it very clear you are the man during the interview and so on. But on the ending at some point before leaving say I CAN DO OR I WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS JOB FOR YOU. Not to just a HR hack but if you interview with the actual boss. It works.
Author:  veganfan21 [ Sun Mar 16, 2014 7:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Job Interviews
pittmike wrote:
Aside from clothing here is another tip. When the interview is ending ASK FOR THE JOB. Make it very clear you are the man during the interview and so on. But on the ending at some point before leaving say I CAN DO OR I WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS JOB FOR YOU. Not to just a HR hack but if you interview with the actual boss. It works.


You also said this to me awhile ago; I found it useful when I used a variation of what you're saying here. It's a good way to end things and try to set yourself apart...depending on the situation, etc.
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