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The Director did something different. Instead of sitting in a room, we walked around the Campus and she fired away with questions and I answered than after our walk I was handed off to the next person. It was the most relaxing interview I have ever had.
The single best interview I ever had was similar. The office was next to a Marina and we just walked around for an hour and they asked me questions.
If I was the guy hiring at my workplace, and you came in wearing a suit, I'd dismiss you out of hand. You'd be dressed better than *I* was..or the rest of the staff. We're a very laid back, relaxed outfit that wears attire that reflects what our customers wear--primarily jeans and T-shirts, or a "work" shirt.
What you wear should be appropriate to the level of attire the company culture prefers. If I was hiring a mechanic, I certainly wouldn't hire one that wore a suit. I'd WANT to see grease under his fingernails...etc.
If I was the guy hiring at my workplace, and you came in wearing a suit, I'd dismiss you out of hand. You'd be dressed better than *I* was..or the rest of the staff. We're a very laid back, relaxed outfit that wears attire that reflects what our customers wear--primarily jeans and T-shirts, or a "work" shirt.
What you wear should be appropriate to the level of attire the company culture prefers. If I was hiring a mechanic, I certainly wouldn't hire one that wore a suit. I'd WANT to see grease under his fingernails...etc.
Sounds like the last place I interviewed for...and this was a law firm! (No, it wasn't "casual Friday", either).
And seriously Ron, a suit to McDonald's is overkill. Who wants fries and sauce with that?
Oh, and out-dressing an interviewer is a definite no....
Frankly, I think you are wasting your time and energy analyzing what other people are wearing, while you are waiting for your interview. Surely there are other, more pressing, thoughts you should be thinking at this time.
And furthermore, if everyone else in the waiting room is dressed casually except for you, shouldn't that tell you something? Such as, everyone else did their homework about the company culture, except for you?
My father is an old-fashioned businessman, who started in a corporate setting in the '70s - and worked for the same company (different locations) until retiring 5-6 years ago. He thought it was weird when they added "casual Friday" in the early '90s, but welcomed the chance to ditch the tie & jacket once a week... then he said it went downhill from there, and by the time he retired ties were a thing of the past. He also noticed a major difference when we moved to California, where things are much more casual than our native northeast.
It's nice in a way, since I don't see the need for wearing formal suits EVERY DAY, but I also think it's important to look professional. This is especially true at an interview, since first impressions are all they have to judge upon. I'm a librarian, which is a traditionally conservative field, so I always dress appropriately for interviews... usually a pants suit, or at least a nice blouse and dress pants with business flats. If I'm having a particularly good hair day I'll wear it down, since it's a very distinctive feature of mine (bright red and curly). Otherwise it's in a neat bun, which is sooooo librarian-esque with my glasses. I guess "appropriate dress" depends on where you're applying/working, so it's also important to know the company & its attitude.
Frankly, I think you are wasting your time and energy analyzing what other people are wearing, while you are waiting for your interview. Surely there are other, more pressing, thoughts you should be thinking at this time.
And furthermore, if everyone else in the waiting room is dressed casually except for you, shouldn't that tell you something? Such as, everyone else did their homework about the company culture, except for you?
Why are you always so snippy in your posts?
If you're going to interview for a white collar job you wear a suit if you're a man, I don't care if they dress business casual everyday.
You don't have the job yet. After you get the job then you can dress like everyone else.
I am amazed when I see people walk into a restaurant asking for a job looking like they're going to the beach.
Should they wear a suit, of course not, but if you're a guy put on a clean shirt with a collar and a pair of slacks. And that goes even if you're applying at Burger King.
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(No, it wasn't "casual Friday", either).
I guess "appropriate dress" depends on where you're applying/working, so it's also important to know the company & its attitude.
