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Yes, always wear a suit to an interview. Make sure that you have good shoes. Charcoal grey is a safe colour ... tie blue ... nice quality cotton shirt.
This is probably a bit off topic and in the wrong forum, but men have such better choices for professional attire than women. The fabric for men's suits come in more sophisticated colors and patterns and seemingly better quality.
Anyways I think there's a lot of options for you, just practice wearing a suit like it's a natural everyday garment, and you won't feel uncomfortable when you get used to it.
This is probably a bit off topic and in the wrong forum, but men have such better choices for professional attire than women. The fabric for men's suits come in more sophisticated colors and patterns and seemingly better quality.
You just haven't went to the right place yet. I have my suits custom made and they are expensive but well worth it. I can choose the fabric, the style, color etc...
You just haven't went to the right place yet. I have my suits custom made and they are expensive but well worth it. I can choose the fabric, the style, color etc...
When I interview for positions at my law office, the way the applicant dresses is very important to me. Everyone of us meets clients and people who could potentially be clients. I want anyone who works for me to look their best.
If an applicant came in with blue jeans and a casual shirt, I would be most reluctant to hire them. I suppose the exception would be if they could demonstrate their skills very superior to all other applicants. If that were the case, I might hire them after a long heart-to-heart chat about the importance of appearance.
I expect men to come dressed for an interview in either a suit or at least pants and a sports coat (with tie). I don't expect charcoal black or gray, but the general appearance should be sharp. Any woman applicant better wear a skirt or dress to her interview with a conservative blouse. All applicants better have dress shoes that are either new or shined.
Appearance does count for something in this world and more so with some positions than others.
I think it really depends and you are right, wearing a suit and tie can be a negative. For example I recently interviewed for a PM job at Microsoft and was told NOT to wear a suit, tie optional. best solution is if you are working through an independent recruiter who can offer guidance. That's not always possible, so you just have to use your best judgment considering position, company culture and even time of year. I'd say as a rule of thumb, one step better than your expected day-today dress.
Any woman applicant better wear a skirt or dress to her interview with a conservative blouse. All applicants better have dress shoes that are either new or shined.
I'm not working in a legal environment or a woman, but that seems kind of sexist. Lots of women wear suits with pants.
I think it really depends and you are right, wearing a suit and tie can be a negative. For example I recently interviewed for a PM job at Microsoft and was told NOT to wear a suit, tie optional. best solution is if you are working through an independent recruiter who can offer guidance. That's not always possible, so you just have to use your best judgment considering position, company culture and even time of year. I'd say as a rule of thumb, one step better than your expected day-today dress.
That is completely different and doesn't apply here. You were told NOT to wear a suit, so if you had it would show you don't follow orders well.
You wear a suit to a corporate interview.
I have to laugh at the posters who suggest calling the company to see what you should wear. If that information got back to the wrong person it could blow the interview.
What's next? Can you tell me the best route to get to your office...LOL.
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