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Only that they may think you are overqualified for the labor job.
I spent a year as a manager for a service company where I was involved in hiring. We had an opening for an apprentice; we were looking for someone just out of trade school and ready to get his or her hands dirty and learn everything they don't teach in school.
I had one applicant show up in a suit and tie. That he might be overqualified never crossed my mind; my first reaction was that he was a kid who had gotten advice from someone quite a bit older. It was neither good nor bad, but it did spark a lot of comments in the office after he left - you don't usually see people applying for trades in full suits. Slacks and a dress shirt are the norm.
I didn't hire the kid, he just didn't come across as mature enough and ready to work at the level we needed. The guy we ended up hiring work slacks and a polo shirt to the interview, IIRC.
I've always been the person who wears a suit no matter what the job interview is for…..but I've been a white collar professional for 30 years. Last jobs before that were high school and college: movie theater concession stand, retail apparel sales, and dungeon bank teller that physically hand processed ATM deposits at a banking center at night.
Now in my mid 50s, if get an interview for a job at Costco, Home Depot or Wegmans….I was still going to wear a suit.
Is that overk i l l?
To be honest is LESS tricky to just where a suit, no?
Thanks.
Production line, physical labor, trades type job, forklift driver in a warehouse etc... I wouldn't wear a suit. IMO I think it could actually harm your chances in these type of jobs.
But anything that is customer service based, sure.
If you show up in a suit you will definitely leave your mark in the interviewers mind because it almost never happens for these type of jobs. That is a very good thing if you interview well, are qualified etc....
So go for it. You will definitely be remembered which is a good thing. You won't be over looked.
I think the downside is you appear inexperienced in life or naive or too bright eyed or not bright enough to realize that youre overdressed.
On the flip side, if I were the hiring manager, you would stand out to me as someone who will take their job seriously and show up on time and work hard.
Hi. For entry level general labor, production, manufacturing, assembly line jobs paying about $9 - $12, is it OK to wear just a white dress shirt and a tie to the interview (pants included ) or should I wear a full business suit? I have a full pin striped navy blue suit. Thanks!
White dress shirt/tie sounds perfect to me. I think it sets the stage. This is an entry level job, but surely there are ways to work up the line and you was to aim for your future. Good luck!
They will be happy if you show up on time, speak half way intelligently and can pass a drug test.
No tie is needed. Even just a polo shirt and dockers is fine. Slacks and button up is good too.
Report back when you get the job.
OK, you must tell me your secret. A family member has been doing this for several months and can't get anyone to hire her as an entry level machine operator. She can definitely do what you say she needs to do.
You can overdress. It can make you look clueless and out of touch.
For a general labor job, a nice polo or dress shirt is appropriate. Tie is ok, but certainly optional.
Don't wear a suit.
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) or should I wear a full business suit? I have a full pin striped navy blue suit. Thanks!
