[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Job interview (males), do you.... (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 4/2/2014 5:52:44 AM EDT
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Suits, pants and jacket, pressed
Shirts starched Shoes shined Fresh haircut Fresh shave Do you get this done everytime? I have been getting interview about every 2 weeks now, I have always thought presentation is key as I come from the military. anyone think i'm going overboard or is what i'm doing spot on? |
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It would depend on what type of job i am interviewing for, but for a decent wage professional type position the suit & tie, fresh shave, neat haircut, and shined shoes are the standard IMO. Starched shirt, sure if it suits you. As far as the haircut, hairstyles vary so much that its hard to say, but however you keep your hair, always look presentable and professional.
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No matter what I show up over dressed . The rule is always better over dressed than under . All else being equal it helps make an impression My highest paying job before working for myself I went for the interview after work while wearing my dirty pants and work boots, I changed my shirt though. I got the job on the spot 
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Suits, pants and jacket, pressed Shirts starched Shoes shined Fresh haircut Fresh shave Do you get this done everytime? I have been getting interview about every 2 weeks now, I have always thought presentation is key as I come from the military. anyone think i'm going overboard or is what i'm doing spot on? Sounds like you are doing it right. There is nothing wrong with keeping a professional appearance. Keep it up until you find something. Don't be the moron I interviewed with at my first job. Retard showed up in sweat pants and sandals. |
| A haircut before every interview? Seems kind of extreme--especially in my field (software development) where 90%+ of the interviews are useless, because the company lied about the compensation or hours. (BTW, if you have software developers on call 24/7, you are doing something wrong.) |
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I'm on break right now interviewing 14 people in 2 days. ONE person out of the first 9 has had a suit. most are neatly dressed but underdressed for an interview in my opinion. Do you ever see people purposefully tank on an interview because unemployment made them go? I imagine in a professional setting it doesn't happen much, but for jobs like data entry or clerical work I can see it. |
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A haircut before every interview? Seems kind of extreme--especially in my field (software development) where 90%+ of the interviews are useless, because the company lied about the compensation or hours. (BTW, if you have software developers on call 24/7, you are doing something wrong.) Relax it is just their interpretation of Rapid development |
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I like seeing candiates that have put some effort into their appearance. It's usually obvious if they're comfortable with that level of preparation.
What bothers me about appearance is when they subsequently show up in open-toed footwear, mismatched accessories (just don't wear them if you can't match them) and generally present a slovenly appearance. Dressing casual is fine. Dressing VERY casual is fine. Dressing like a slob is not. Sort of a subjective standard and it varies by region and employer in my experience. |
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Yes, I have always worn a suit, fresh haircut/shave, etc. The only time I didn't was when I interviewed with the City Police Chief when I applied for a lateral transfer there from the county Sheriff's Office. I wore my class A county uniform with Corfam shoes and belt. I got the job on the spot and transferred 2 weeks later.
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Quoted:Professional setting. Construction workers are professionals at what they do. Pig farmers are professionals at what they do. Bakers are professionals at what they do. It is best to dress for how you would on the job you are applying for, or perhaps just a bit better. Good grooming is so basic, no discussion is needed. |
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A haircut before every interview? Seems kind of extreme--especially in my field (software development) where 90%+ of the interviews are useless, because the company lied about the compensation or hours. (BTW, if you have software developers on call 24/7, you are doing something wrong.) I agree with the 24/7 thing but when a programmer shows up for an interview looking sloppy and unkempt then I start asking appearance questions. Depending on the answers their slovenly appearance may or may not matter. Someone who thinks their entitled to look like a bag of ass just because they're a programmer isn't someone I want around. On the other end of the spectrum, over-coiffed man-whores reeking of Axe aren't desirable either. Either is tolerable if they're a rockstar though. Haven't met one yet so I guess it could happen. |
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Suits, pants and jacket, pressed Shirts starched Shoes shined Fresh haircut Fresh shave Do you get this done everytime? I have been getting interview about every 2 weeks now, I have always thought presentation is key as I come from the military. anyone think i'm going overboard or is what i'm doing spot on? Other than the haircut, that is what I do everyday. But, then I'm a professional IT Project manager. |
| Any way to stop by the office and check out what other people are wearing? I work in a "professional" setting (engineering) and most people wear polos or button up shirts without a tie. The only people who wear suits in the building are the Division Engineer and a couple of the next tier managers. In this setting, I think going one step higher than those whom you will be working for/with (shirt and tie, maybe a sport coat) would be good. I don't think wearing a suit will lose you points though. |
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Rule of thumb I was told was to dress one level above the position you're being interviewed for. Dress well but don't go crazy. And always be well groomed. This is 100% correct for a job you are applying for. There may be some exceptions if you are being recruited - for example if you are meeting for an interview I'd see no problem with being in your regular business attire. |
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A haircut before every interview? Seems kind of extreme--especially in my field (software development) where 90%+ of the interviews are useless, because the company lied about the compensation or hours. (BTW, if you have software developers on call 24/7, you are doing something wrong.) Relax it is just their interpretation of Rapid development I had one manager in an interview flat out tell me I was lying when I said I did not work on-call positions. |
| When I was interviewing people, I liked to see candidates show up dressed little better than their coworkers wore to work daily. If the usual was worn jeans and a t-shirt, then new jeans and a polo shirt. Slacks and a button front shirt, then slacks, button front, and a sport coat with or without a tie. Coat and tie, then a suit. Etc. |
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Suits, pants and jacket, pressed Shirts starched Shoes shined Fresh haircut Fresh shave Do you get this done everytime? I have been getting interview about every 2 weeks now, I have always thought presentation is key as I come from the military. anyone think i'm going overboard or is what i'm doing spot on? You're not going overboard. A lot of people have low standards for themselves. A good rule of thumb to live by is it's always better to over dress than to under dress. |
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Sounds like you are doing it right. There is nothing wrong with keeping a professional appearance. Keep it up until you find something. Don't be the moron I interviewed with at my first job. Retard showed up in sweat pants and sandals. Quoted:
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Suits, pants and jacket, pressed Shirts starched Shoes shined Fresh haircut Fresh shave Do you get this done everytime? I have been getting interview about every 2 weeks now, I have always thought presentation is key as I come from the military. anyone think i'm going overboard or is what i'm doing spot on? Sounds like you are doing it right. There is nothing wrong with keeping a professional appearance. Keep it up until you find something. Don't be the moron I interviewed with at my first job. Retard showed up in sweat pants and sandals. Hey don't knock that look... sometimes it actually works. A long time ago one of my friends told me about one of his relatives... he didn't really want the job so he went surfing first. Fucker showed up for an interview at a bank still carrying his surf board. And that's how he got hired.  The manager was also a surfer.
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I never went that far. Slacks and a button down shirt. Shoes polished. I never really had a career type job working for someone else, so I didn't need a suit. Now that I hire people for my own company, I can tell you that 99% of the world thinks it's ok to show up to a job interview in sweat pants and house slippers. |
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I have been on several interviews in cowboy boots and jeans. You just have to know the business. I do structural design work, estimating, project management etc..and work in an office all day. I make just north of 6 figures. But I wouldn't do it at a business I didn't know well. About 10 years ago I had an interview at a company I knew nothing about and one guy there asked me if I could help tie his tie. Nobody in our industry wears a suit. Very few wear slacks and that includes people who make into the 7 figure bracket. A few weeks ago a guy dropped off his resume to the receptionist and she came around the corner asd said "first time in 30 years someone came in wearing a suit". The owner came around and asked about it and looked at his resume. A few seconds later he threw it in the trash and said "That guy would never fit in around here". In small offices at least in the south if you get an actual interview you are likely qualified or they wouldn't give you one. The interview is to see how well you will fit into the office. We talked more about hunting, fishing, and Obama during mine than the job. Slacks and a nice shirt work OK. The only time our owner wears a tie is when he has a board meeting at the bank that day. Just know your target. Of course we're an industry of people who have no college degrees who make well into 6 figures and many who were dropouts. You just don't go to college for this background. |
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My highest paying job before working for myself I went for the interview after work while wearing my dirty pants and work boots, I changed my shirt though. I got the job on the spot Quoted:
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No matter what I show up over dressed . The rule is always better over dressed than under . All else being equal it helps make an impression My highest paying job before working for myself I went for the interview after work while wearing my dirty pants and work boots, I changed my shirt though. I got the job on the spot yes but the standards for a mop boy at a porn studio are pretty low. |
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Last job interview was all over the phone, so I wore shorts-tshirt. Best job ever. Interviewed a guy over the phone a couple of years ago and asked what he was wearing. Keep in mind that this was a conference call. He declined to answer because he didn't think we shoud start that conversation when we weren't alone. 
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