Help with interview attire! - The DIS Discussion Forums

AshleyW · 11-05-2009, 11:08 PM

Hi all! I need all of your expertise on interview attire.

My DFiance just graduated with his bachelor's degree in finance. He has an interview tomorrow with Verizon Business for a supervisor position. Basically, he would supervise Conference Coordinators - people who facilitate conference calls for businesses.

Anyway, he's not sure what to wear, and I'm not much help, either. I work in quality assurance/training at a call center and I wear jeans and a t-shirt to work everyday.

He's planning on wearing black pants, a white long sleeve button up shirt, and a tie. His question is.. should he wear a suit jacket? It's his first post-college interview, so he wants to look nice, but is afraid of over-doing it.

Any help would be appreciated!

Tinker'n'Fun · 11-05-2009, 11:15 PM

Here's a good guide...

Step 1 - Research the company you are interviewing with, and find out about the dress code for the employees; then opt to wear something a little dressier to your interview.

Step 2 - Overdress rather than under dress. It is better to be dressed too formally than to be dressed too casually for a job interview. Wearing a suit is always appropriate. It shows that you are serious about wanting the job and that you are professional.

Step 3 - Pick an outfit that fits well and is conservative. Loud prints or bright colors distract the interviewer. You want the focus to be on you and your skills—not your clothing.

Step 4 - Make sure the clothing you choose is clean and pressed. Take a moment to inspect your shoes and clean off any scuffs.

Step 5 - Choose nice slacks and a button down top or a business suit for men. Khaki pants are as casual as you want to wear for a job interview, and you should only wear those if the work environment is very casual.

Step 6 - Wear a business suit, slacks or a skirt with a sweater or button down top for women. Wear nylons if you wear a skirt. Capri pants, skorts and shorts are inappropriate to wear to a job interview.

Step 7 - Tone down your hair, makeup and jewelry. Wear no more than one ring on each hand, no dangling bracelets and only one set of earrings. Camouflage or remove visible body piercings for a job interview. Again, the focus should be on your skills for the job and your outward appearance should not be a distraction.

Good luck to him on the interview.

C.Ann · 11-05-2009, 11:18 PM

I would be more impressed if he wore a suit.. But then I've always had a "thing" for men in suits anyhow.. LOL..

mrs_hower726 · 11-05-2009, 11:31 PM

he should wear the suit jacket.

Katy Belle · 11-05-2009, 11:43 PM

Definitely suit and tie.

AshleyW · 11-06-2009, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the help, everyone! Looks like he'll be going with the jacket.

jlima · 11-06-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AshleyW

Thanks for the help, everyone! Looks like he'll be going with the jacket.

Can I give my 2 cents . . . tomorrow is Friday; if that office is casual Friday he will be WAY overdressed . . .

kydisneyfans · 11-06-2009, 02:38 AM

Wear the jacket, then take it off and carry it over his arm if it seems "too" formal.

The Mystery Machine · 11-06-2009, 07:14 AM

You always wear a suit to be on the safe side.

Lisa loves Pooh · 11-06-2009, 07:24 AM

I would strongly suggest a jacket.

mill4023 · 11-06-2009, 07:48 AM

Depending on the position, a full suit with jacket might not be necessary, but it also won't do any harm.

Unless he wears a tuxedo, I don't think he has to worry about overdoing it.

Tweevil · 11-06-2009, 07:52 AM

When I interview for my office positions I expect people to wear office attire. During the interview I tell them the dress code and if hired they can report wearing bus. casual.

I have seen the full spectrum of jeans to full business dress and I want to say for me, the business attire is more impressive. It means you took the time to prepare.

Good luck to him

BeachGirlFLA · 11-06-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweevil

When I interview for my office positions I expect people to wear office attire. During the interview I tell them the dress code and if hired they can report wearing bus. casual.

I have seen the full spectrum of jeans to full business dress and I want to say for me, the business attire is more impressive. It means you took the time to prepare.

Good luck to him

I can't imagine wearing jeans to an interview for an office position. On the other hand, here in Florida, I can't imagine wearing nylons with a skirt....it's just something almost nobody does down here.

mjkacmom · 11-06-2009, 08:33 AM

He needs to buy a suit.

mjkacmom · 11-06-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlima

Can I give my 2 cents . . . tomorrow is Friday; if that office is casual Friday he will be WAY overdressed . . .

It may be regional, but even if everyone is the office is wearing shorts, you wear a suit to a job interview, always (NYC metro area).

11-05-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
AshleyW Can't wait to go back! A fish pedicure would be like my own personal hell! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,035	Help with interview attire! Hi all! I need all of your expertise on interview attire. My DFiance just graduated with his bachelor's degree in finance. He has an interview tomorrow with Verizon Business for a supervisor position. Basically, he would supervise Conference Coordinators - people who facilitate conference calls for businesses. Anyway, he's not sure what to wear, and I'm not much help, either. I work in quality assurance/training at a call center and I wear jeans and a t-shirt to work everyday. He's planning on wearing black pants, a white long sleeve button up shirt, and a tie. His question is.. should he wear a suit jacket? It's his first post-college interview, so he wants to look nice, but is afraid of over-doing it. Any help would be appreciated! __________________ °o°a s h l e y w°o°

11-05-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
Tinker'n'Fun "apple", peaches, "pumpkin pie", who's not ready holler "I"... i'm just trying to be optimistic! I am SO CLUELESS and I hate it!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,927	Here's a good guide... Step 1 - Research the company you are interviewing with, and find out about the dress code for the employees; then opt to wear something a little dressier to your interview. Step 2 - Overdress rather than under dress. It is better to be dressed too formally than to be dressed too casually for a job interview. Wearing a suit is always appropriate. It shows that you are serious about wanting the job and that you are professional. Step 3 - Pick an outfit that fits well and is conservative. Loud prints or bright colors distract the interviewer. You want the focus to be on you and your skills—not your clothing. Step 4 - Make sure the clothing you choose is clean and pressed. Take a moment to inspect your shoes and clean off any scuffs. Step 5 - Choose nice slacks and a button down top or a business suit for men. Khaki pants are as casual as you want to wear for a job interview, and you should only wear those if the work environment is very casual. Step 6 - Wear a business suit, slacks or a skirt with a sweater or button down top for women. Wear nylons if you wear a skirt. Capri pants, skorts and shorts are inappropriate to wear to a job interview. Step 7 - Tone down your hair, makeup and jewelry. Wear no more than one ring on each hand, no dangling bracelets and only one set of earrings. Camouflage or remove visible body piercings for a job interview. Again, the focus should be on your skills for the job and your outward appearance should not be a distraction. Good luck to him on the interview. __________________ *There is a reason for this madness and that is the waterfall.*

11-05-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
C.Ann We'll remember when... No time for green bananas When the going gets tough, she gets the Palmolive!! If I knew we were going to be graded here, I might try harder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 28,920	*I would be more impressed if he wore a suit.. But then I've always had a "thing" for men in suits anyhow.. LOL..* __________________ C.Ann ----------------- *"Scars remind us where we've been.. They don't have to dictate where we're going.."* "Life ain't always beautiful.....but it's a beautiful ride." "We won't be sad, we'll be glad for all the life we've had and we'll remember when...."

11-05-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
mrs_hower726 The Steelers are 6-time Super Bowl Champs!!! :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 472	he should wear the suit jacket. __________________ Me-30 DH-35 Four crazy cats!

11-05-2009, 11:43 PM	#5
Katy Belle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 1,807	Definitely suit and tie. __________________

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11-06-2009, 12:06 AM	#6
AshleyW Can't wait to go back! A fish pedicure would be like my own personal hell! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,035	Thanks for the help, everyone! Looks like he'll be going with the jacket. __________________ °o°a s h l e y w°o°

11-06-2009, 02:38 AM	#8
kydisneyfans It may be because they are too embarassed to show it in public Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgetown Posts: 2,834	Wear the jacket, then take it off and carry it over his arm if it seems "too" formal.

11-06-2009, 07:14 AM	#9
The Mystery Machine Grease can't be good Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In Missouri somewhere Posts: 29,656	You always wear a suit to be on the safe side. __________________

11-06-2009, 07:24 AM	#10
Lisa loves Pooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida--on the coast SE of Disney Posts: 25,869	I would strongly suggest a jacket. __________________

11-06-2009, 07:48 AM	#11
mill4023 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,427	Depending on the position, a full suit with jacket might not be necessary, but it also won't do any harm. Unless he wears a tuxedo, I don't think he has to worry about overdoing it. __________________ If you hate the new fade-in behavior on Google, then sign this petition. April, 2005 - Port Orleans Riverside March, 2006 - All Star Movies, Port Orleans Riverside December, 2006 - Port Orleans Riverside September, 2007 - Pop Century Fun family games for a road trip The 9 best iPhone apps for a road trip

11-06-2009, 07:52 AM	#12
Tweevil DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 508	When I interview for my office positions I expect people to wear office attire. During the interview I tell them the dress code and if hired they can report wearing bus. casual. I have seen the full spectrum of jeans to full business dress and I want to say for me, the business attire is more impressive. It means you took the time to prepare. Good luck to him __________________

11-06-2009, 08:33 AM	#14
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,345	He needs to buy a suit. __________________ Me DH dd11 ds10 dd7 ds5 dd5

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