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While you were there, you saw how people were dressed?
You saw what the guy interviewing you was wearing?
Did the guy interviewing you seem like he was 'on the way up', or in his current position until they wheel him out?
Take your clues from what you observe.
First day--because who knows where you will end up: meeting the Big Boss; at the Dr. taking a physical; going for a background screening; going with the boss' wife for lunch--you wear biz casual, just like when you interviewed. Maybe you try a polo shirt instead of a button down.
And you put shorts in your bag in case it is 'right' to be a little more 'casual'.
Don't forget, everyone is watching the 'new guy'. Those little old ladies who don't mean squat to you will be impressed if you look 'decent'. And you never know when you will need a little extra support in the job.
I saw everything from people wearing jeans and a t-shirt to people wearing suits and ties. The person with whom I interviewed is the operations manager for the location where I'll be working, so my guess is that he's not on his way out anytime soon.
That's a great idea to dress up and bring a change of clothes in case I feel out of place. I appreciate it!
My first day on a job I'd show up in Carhartt brown duck double knee trousers, Carhartt brown duck bibs, a denin shirt, a green mill jacket, Redwing 877 boots, Blue Collar supply hot mill gloves and my old American Bridge hard hat. Not just the first day, every day.
My first day on a job I'd show up in Carhartt brown duck double knee trousers, Carhartt brown duck bibs, a denin shirt, a green mill jacket, Redwing 877 boots, Blue Collar supply hot mill gloves and my old American Bridge hard hat. Not just the first day, every day.
Isn't that what Farmer John wore in the commercials, sorry
That's what I was thinking about doing. My fear is showing up OVER dressed and seeming like I'm stuck up, or something.
People will understand. You are new to the company. It is far better to be a little overdressed on your first day than show up and find out you interviewed on "casual Friday".....
Always be the best dressed person at work. Not so much that you are perceived as out of touch, but enough that you are 1/2 step up from your peers. It will be noticed, you will gain respect, and it will increase your chance for promotion.
People used to worry about being underdressed at work, now they worry about being overdressed, yet they claim that how you dress doesn't matter. It sounds like the dress code is as rigid as ever, it's just not as well defined or communicated.
You can never really be overdressed and it is better than being underdressed. But I agree that the phone call would be a great idea. Good opportunity to tell them how you are looking forward to starting the job and , by the way, what should I wear ?
Don
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