Question, is a tie mandatory for job interviews? I greatly loathe ties, they make me feel as if I was choking. I would prefer to be more comfortable without the tie, I think I would interview better.
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What did you wear to the interview of your current job?
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The only mandatory thing is honest confidence. A smile helps too.
Now, if it's an interview for a private banking advisor or a tie salesman, then a tie might be good idea. For a fitness coach or a gardner it's probably optional.
Basic rule: Dress like someone who has the job already.
And good luck!
I was in "Business Casual"... most likely a solid color polo or golf shirt, with khaki or black pants. The interview was by phone, and it was for a job in the same company. (I got the job, by the way.)
For a new employer, however, I'd definitely do the tie/oxford/suit jacket combo.
For a new employer, however, I'd definitely do the tie/oxford/suit jacket combo.
When in doubt, yes.
I interviewed for a couple jobs my senior year of college and they told me that dress code for interviews was same as their employees - one was business casual. The other didn't seem to have a dress code, just don't show up naked. So I wore business casual to both. But the job I eventually got didn't specifically mention a dress code for the interview, so I wore a suit and tie, and yes, I hate those damn things too.
Last interview was kakis and a shirt and tie. Got the job. Now I wear jeans and T's or polos every day. And shorts in the summer. And have an awesome farmer's tan by June every year!
Interview? What's that? I landed my current job when my current boss asked for some help computer help (I was an Certified Apple Repair/not certified but damn talented PC tech at the time.) One of her workers (a buddy of mine) recommended me. Weekend help with computer issues became part time IT work became full time bean counting (I set up the company's POS and accounting system).
So no interview for me, just a good word from a friend.
So no interview for me, just a good word from a friend.
I told the recruiter I would be coming to the interview from work, so I would not be dressed in a suit, but rather what I wore to work every day (so as not to rouse suspicion in my co-workers). I wore a black collarless shirt and black jeans.
didnt interview for current job - popped in to lend them a hand with something one day and still there 8 years on
Where do you work? At the Genius bar? xD
hehe nope, is a locksmithing firm - I went in to look at a PC they were having problems with and ended up managing the electronic access control systems they install.
To get into the company that I work for, I wore a suit and tie almost 9 nears ago, since I thought that I look good and feel comfortable in a suit. It's amazing how a well-fitting, comfortable suit can add confidence. When sitting on an interview panel, I've interviewed applicants in various states of dress from polo with slacks all the way to suits.
For the current role at the same company that I am in for the last few months, I simply wore a company polo and slacks. I didn't feel a need to give away that I was interviewing for a job in a different department during normal work hours. This is typical for interviewing for a role in another department or for a promotion.
For the current role at the same company that I am in for the last few months, I simply wore a company polo and slacks. I didn't feel a need to give away that I was interviewing for a job in a different department during normal work hours. This is typical for interviewing for a role in another department or for a promotion.
I recall interviewing someone to work in our warehouse. He turned up in a Man Utd shirt and shell suit bottoms. Needless to say he didn't get the job.
I can clearly remembered when was gone to my first interview I wear a shirt and pant with shoes and a tie.
It depends on the job you are interviewing for. Then, again, is it possible to wear the knot more comfortably tied?
I was hoping and waiting for someone to come up with a story like this.
The rough rule of thumb for interviewing is to dress a level or two more formally than what the job actually entails, or seems to entail. This will give the impression that you will treat them - and the post you are applying for - with respect, and that you view yourself with respect.
Hoodie, shorts (below knees), and flip-flops.
The interview was at HTC's corporate office in Bellevue, WA.
YMMV
If serious, did they hire you? I wore a suit and tie.