My first real job interview.

You should dress in what would be considered standard interview attire, and not what you think you'll be wearing on the job. It's much better to come in slightly overdressed than to miss the mark of professionalism by looking like you belong in casual Friday. I would suggest being as dressy as you're comfortable being -- you want to avoid the "kid in grown up clothes" look that is associated with someone who's out of place in the clothes they're wearing -- and ensure that everything is clean crisp and prepared. If you're unsure, wear something that can be dressed up or down by removing a piece of outerwear casually as you enter the office.

Example 1: Slacks, dress shirt, blazer, no tie. Leave the blazer on and it's dressed up a notch, take it off and you become more casual and relaxed.

Example 2: Slacks, dress shirt, tie, and fitted track jacket. Leaving the jacket on gives you a sense of fresh stylization, and taking it off would dress you up into a dress shirt and tie.

 

I would recommend against it. If your potential employer has other employees or a son in the same school he'll recognize the uniform and he might assume you couldn't be bothered to change out of your school clothes.

 

I agree- no to the school uniform. Definitely wear something else, especially in NYC. Someone will recognize it.

 

Dress in your nicest attire. It will convey a message that this interview and their time is important to you.

I love putting on a suit. It's empowering.

 

You are choosing !

I suggest getting off on the right foot have in your mind you are choosing them rather than them selecting you ! Ask a lot of questions and explain you have some more interviews to attend. Also look the best you can even borrow an expensive watch they will notice everything not only will you you look good they will take you seriously as you look successfull. Good luck and arrange more interviews elsewhere if you can then you can compare your options .

 

A job interview is a formal affair, dress accordingly ie. wear a suit, or as close to a suit as is possible. School uniform is a definite no-no! You really can tell the difference between smart business wear and school clothing (at least here in the UK) it just doesn't look the same.

 

Let's do a reality check here. The OP is a high school kid going for a retail job. While he should dress nice (slacks, shirt and tie- no school uniform) , the hiring manager will be most concerned with his commitment to working and his reliability. OP, make sure you get those points across.

And please ignore the advice of wearing an expensive watch.

 

Seconded. Yes, if you're looking for a job as an executive in the business or finance industry. But as a first job, especially retail, it just makes you look pretentious, and says "I am cocky and already have tons of money, so why do I need to take your minimum-wage job?".

When I did my interviews I basically wore my suit but took off the jacket, so I was wearing slacks, a dress shirt and tie.