[quote]TD54 wrote:
I’d say don’t wear a suit. It’s an IT position at HIS SCHOOL. I have never heard of anyone wearing a suit for an on campus job. I guess a suit still wouldn’t hurt, but i wouldn’t wear one[/quote]
I’m sure, and I’m sure most people you know also lose that job within the first six months. I have a few entree level jobs, but if I wear a suit to work I usually get bumped up to supervisor soon, or get the job immediately. Suits will get you more than you know.
[quote]GCF wrote:
My advice. Grow some balls and use your initiative.[/quote]
How the fuck didn’t he use initiative by asking for help instead of pretending like you that you know everything. STFU the kid doesn’t know how to dress so he asked, better than most people who go through life thinking they know everything like I am sure you do.
If you’re going to be Head Honcho in Charge of Paper Replacement, I think a button down shirt, tie, charcoal slacks, dress socks, belt, and nice black shoes is acceptable. Anything more important than that, suit up. Make sure everything fits appropriately, even if you have to have celtics tailor things for you.
I’ve had bosses decide not to hire women who didn’t wear enough makeup to an interview, and then the same day not like a guy who was a little too manicured - you want to look put together, but not overly showy.
[quote]optheta wrote:
So I haven’t really ever had a Job interview because I have just been working at the family business, a restaurant.
I got my first interview for a Job at my College and its for a low level IT position and I was wondering if its okay to were Khakis and a Polo shirt? Im thinking wearing a full on suit isn’t ideal also I don’t even have one lol.[/quote]
I do a lot of hiring for my company and I’m always impressed when a candidate for any job who shows up in a suit and tie. It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Why not make the very best one that you can?
Good luck man.
[quote]DJHT wrote:
Im losing faith in T-Nation, this is what you wear for a job interview. [/quote]
Try again, picture failure.
Fuck it wear a tux like step brothers. Pictures are so much better.
[quote]imhungry wrote:
Also, don’t listen to Totekopf… He’s barely weened off his mother’s teet 
j/k[/quote]
Hey,I been ween out for a good 2 years…I just come back for laundry. And black shoes ARE for Funerals and Weddings,Brown shoes are for work.
[quote]TD54 wrote:
I’d say don’t wear a suit. It’s an IT position at HIS SCHOOL. I have never heard of anyone wearing a suit for an on campus job. I guess a suit still wouldn’t hurt, but i wouldn’t wear one[/quote]
I wore a suit when i interviewed for graduate school. I wore a suit when I interviewed for editor-n-chief of a newsletter, and i’ll be wearing a suit when i interview for a post-doc or prof job.
Suit is always the way to go. First impressions mean everything and like it or not, when you dress like a slob - people will think you are… if you dress for your future job, that stays with people.
if you need a nice suit - craigslist - sounds wierd, but if your an “in shape” guy, there are always suits available from people who got fat and cant wear them. I got 4 suits that were less then a year old (worn very little) for 40-50 bucks each… 2 were 3-piece suits…
if you have a DSW near you - you can get really nice shoes for 60-80% off if you pay attention to the sales rack… Ross / TJ max for belts / ties and bam, you can get a full suit + tie+ shirt+shoes for under 100 bucks…
[quote]Totenkopf wrote:
[quote]imhungry wrote:
Also, don’t listen to Totekopf… He’s barely weened off his mother’s teet
j/k[/quote]
Hey,I been ween out for a good 2 years…I just come back for laundry. And black shoes ARE for Funerals and Weddings,Brown shoes are for work.[/quote]
Token nice new Avi, but should you have a hate crime as an Avi?
[quote]Totenkopf wrote:
Hey,I been ween out for a good 2 years…I just come back for laundry. And black shoes ARE for Funerals and Weddings,Brown shoes are for work.[/quote]
Uh, no, not if you’re wearing black or charcoal pants. Black patent leather shoes are for weddings, but I doubt the OP has those lying around.
Depends on a number of factors.
New York? Suit. Dress shoes.
Texas? Jeans. Boots.
College? Try spraying some wrinkle release on that pair of sweatpants before you go. Put something on your feet.
Ill-fitting suit? Wear something else.
[quote]ZEB wrote:
[quote]optheta wrote:
So I haven’t really ever had a Job interview because I have just been working at the family business, a restaurant.
I got my first interview for a Job at my College and its for a low level IT position and I was wondering if its okay to were Khakis and a Polo shirt? Im thinking wearing a full on suit isn’t ideal also I don’t even have one lol.[/quote]
I do a lot of hiring for my company and I’m always impressed when a candidate for any job who shows up in a suit and tie. It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Why not make the very best one that you can?
Good luck man.[/quote]
got that right! always dress for where you want to eventually be. do you just want to always be entry level or do you want to be the one that sits upstairs making the big bucks and big decisions?
good luck!
[quote]Gambit_Lost wrote:
“Dress for the job you want”[/quote]
Thank you!
[quote]ucallthatbass wrote:
The second was for a bean counter position at a biotech. I wore a suit, and they said that they almost didn’t hire me because I wore a suit and it clashed with the whole “biotech culture”.
But still got offers for both, and accepted the biotech job. [/quote]
This. Yes, for the love of all that’s holy, it IS possible to overdress for an interview, and yes, it IS possible that a suit may qualify as such.
A good rule of thumb is one, or at most, two steps above the company culture. If they’re coming to work in cargos and t shirts, then khakis and a dress shirt, maybe a shirt and tie. If they’re business casual, then shirt and tie at a minimum, then a suit.
Yes, I have interviewed candidates. And while I don’t have the final say on hiring I would rail against hiring anyone who wore a freaking blazer to a job interview. You’re trying to get hired, you’re not attending a bar mitzvah. It’s possible this is a generational thing. I’m 29, for whatever that’s worth.
[quote]KBCThird wrote:
[quote]ucallthatbass wrote:
The second was for a bean counter position at a biotech. I wore a suit, and they said that they almost didn’t hire me because I wore a suit and it clashed with the whole “biotech culture”.
But still got offers for both, and accepted the biotech job. [/quote]
This. Yes, for the love of all that’s holy, it IS possible to overdress for an interview, and yes, it IS possible that a suit may qualify as such.
A good rule of thumb is one, or at most, two steps above the company culture. If they’re coming to work in cargos and t shirts, then khakis and a dress shirt, maybe a shirt and tie. If they’re business casual, then shirt and tie at a minimum, then a suit.
Yes, I have interviewed candidates. And while I don’t have the final say on hiring I would rail against hiring anyone who wore a freaking blazer to a job interview. You’re trying to get hired, you’re not attending a bar mitzvah. It’s possible this is a generational thing. I’m 29, for whatever that’s worth.[/quote]
This is pretty good advise,I do think the culture of the business dictates to a degree. That being said I always suit up, and I’ve gotten offers from every interview I’ve been on.
The main thing is confidence, if you look good you’ll feel good, and the interview will go better.
I want to add that getting your pants and shirts tailored makes a huge difference. Clothes off the shelf for most of us guys 190+ on here look silly. You want to really avoid that “kid playing grown up” look that ill fitting clothes do for you.
A lot of places will have the shirts taken in and the pants hemmed etc for 10-20 bucks extra, and it’s WELL worth it
I’ve finally hit the size that I’m comfortable at and spent about $500 on some tailored pants and shirts. Nothing too crazy, but the fit is paramount when you are broad shouldered and small waisted.
Good shoes, Ties, a proper coat, oxfords, sweaters, etc will really make your wardrobe timeless and that of a grown man, rather than an overgrown boy.
[quote]smh23 wrote:
I’ve heard a bunch of times that the general rule of thumb is to dress at least once step above what you will be wearing every day once you get the job. If an employer is going to expect straight casual (not many do though) then I guess you can get away with a polo, but generally I think you should wear a button up and slacks at the very least formal. In most situations it’ll be just a straight up suit and tie though.[/quote]
X2
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Totenkopf wrote:
[quote]imhungry wrote:
Also, don’t listen to Totekopf… He’s barely weened off his mother’s teet
j/k[/quote]
Hey,I been ween out for a good 2 years…I just come back for laundry. And black shoes ARE for Funerals and Weddings,Brown shoes are for work.[/quote]
Token nice new Avi, but should you have a hate crime as an Avi? [/quote]
Lol,Well if people have a good laugh then its not really a hate crime or racist,its comedy.
[quote]Totenkopf wrote:
[quote]DJHT wrote:
[quote]Totenkopf wrote:
[quote]imhungry wrote:
Also, don’t listen to Totekopf… He’s barely weened off his mother’s teet
j/k[/quote]
Hey,I been ween out for a good 2 years…I just come back for laundry. And black shoes ARE for Funerals and Weddings,Brown shoes are for work.[/quote]
Token nice new Avi, but should you have a hate crime as an Avi? [/quote]
Lol,Well if people have a good laugh then its not really a hate crime or racist,its comedy.[/quote]
I just think its funny how the white guy is in all white.
Did you see in the Thread killer I told you I went to the MMA fight at the Verizon center?
I had this same debate recently. I was set on a suit, the wife talked me out of it. My boss also gave me some pointers and said a suit might be overkill. yes, one of my bosses I talked to, the one that I work for as an independent contractor.
He suggested dress to impress without looking like I was dressing to impress. dress pants, sport coat, button shirt.
I ended up doing dress pants, long sleeve button shirt, tie and no jacket.
I got the job btw. If you interview very well i doubt not having a suit for the above job will matter at all.
I work in the fitness industry btw, this job interview was at a senior center