Over dressing for an interview? (job interviews, millionaire, hired, sales)

[MPowering1]

Originally Posted by Geo-Aggie

This thread has inspired me to show up to all future interviews with a top hat and cane. I'll probably bring along a monocle, just in case I still feel under dressed.

Nice going, you just revealed your true identity, Mr. Peanut.

[FatBob96]

Update: I wore the suit and was slightly overdressed, I was told it was fine if I wanted remove the jacket because it was a bit warm in the interview room.

In any event, I don't think it had any effect on the interview one way or the other but I should find out if I get an offer within a week or two.

Thanks all!

[Jjury15]

Originally Posted by Dooleys1300

Update: I wore the suit and was slightly overdressed, I was told it was fine if I wanted remove the jacket because it was a bit warm in the interview room.

In any event, I don't think it had any effect on the interview one way or the other but I should find out if I get an offer within a week or two.

Thanks all!

Sooo, you can be overdressed. Glad we cleared that up and I stuck to my guns (and others who dared go against the grain!) despite the foolery.

But in all honesty, hopefully everything works out for you. Keep us updated.

[MPowering1]

Originally Posted by Dooleys1300

Update: I wore the suit and was slightly overdressed, I was told it was fine if I wanted remove the jacket because it was a bit warm in the interview room.

In any event, I don't think it had any effect on the interview one way or the other but I should find out if I get an offer within a week or two.

Thanks all!

What makes you say you were slightly overdressed? Compared to who?

Good luck, by the way!

[MLSFan]

Originally Posted by Dooleys1300

Update: I wore the suit and was slightly overdressed, I was told it was fine if I wanted remove the jacket because it was a bit warm in the interview room.

In any event, I don't think it had any effect on the interview one way or the other but I should find out if I get an offer within a week or two.

Thanks all!

Want to try underdressing next time and see if it affects it? You might feel overdressed but it doesnt get looked down on but dressing poorly wont ever be looked up to

[Roman77]

I don't think you'll ever lose out on a job 'over-dressing', you can by under-dressing. So quite simply, when in doubt wear a suit or at least shirt and tie.

Another rule of thumb, you can always ask your interviewer prior for the dress code. It you're in, say, an office job you likely can't go wrong with this for the typical mid-level position.



I think this type of job covers alot of bases for modern professional white collar jobs, or even certain blue-collar. The higher up you go( say a senior exec position), a suit and tie look would be appropriate.

[Teckeeee]

Originally Posted by Roman77

I don't think you'll ever lose out on a job 'over-dressing', you can by under-dressing. So quite simply, when in doubt wear a suit or at least shirt and tie.

Another rule of thumb, you can always ask your interviewer prior for the dress code. It you're in, say, an office job you likely can't go wrong with this for the typical mid-level position.



I think this type of job covers alot of bases for modern professional white collar jobs, or even certain blue-collar. The higher up you go( say a senior exec position), a suit and tie look would be appropriate.

IF I were going for a "hipster" interview I don't feel I could go more casual than this..........but maybe a nice "hipster" HR/HM could chime in and let us know agree/disagree?

[NYCTelevisionWriter]

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

In my field (I.T.), it is possible to overdress and it is possible for some employers to hold that against you. Unfair, but it happens.

My field, too (television). Show up in a suit and tie and they'll think you're there to audit the books.

Of course, most of the upper-level people don't actually "interview" anyway; I haven't been on a job "interview" in more than 20 years.

[Staggerlee666]

Not everyone is employed in nerd heavy jobs such as IT, so be safe and smart and go with being dressed sharp and professional. However, you want your outfit to be professional but not stand out so much that they are paying attention to it rather than you and what you have to say. No flashy shoes or accessories, no bright colors, go with black, navy blue, etc. and most important of all use some common sense for a change.

[mostlysunny1]

Pay for cheap suit once, shine the dress shoes & wear the heck of out it...