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never been turned away for wearing a suit and tie.
Interviewers have mentioned it wasn’t necessary but never
sent me away for not fitting their culture. The only time
I ever had an issue with appearance was when I was being
presented for a job at a law firm that didn’t like beards.
The headhunter was ready to send me on to the client but
then realized I had the beard. I told her I’d be willing to
shave if I got the job but not just in hopes of getting
it. They chose not to send me to the client.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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73, 125);">The old saying is: You never get a second chance
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Wearing a suit and tie also shows respect to the interviewer. You
are willing to be professional and make a good impression.<br>
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73, 125);">If someone would somehow judge that you are too
stuffy because you wore a suit to the interview then they
don’t really understand the dynamic of the situation and
would likely not be pleasant to work for in any event. The
idea of researching the company to find out their dress code
sounds fine on the surface but I disagree with it. Just
because the CEO or other key employees wear jeans doesn’t
mean that they want YOU to wear jeans to the interview.</span></p>
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One problem with researching the dress code is that different groups
within the company may have different dress codes. For example an
outside sales job may require more conservative dress code while
someone on a production floor may be dressed in a company provide
uniform.<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ale-bounces@ale.org">ale-bounces@ale.org</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:ale-bounces@ale.org">mailto:ale-bounces@ale.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert L. Harris<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 20, 2012 8:39 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [ale] OT: interview. Tie? Jacket?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wear the suit, leave the Jacket off until
you get out of the Car to go in the building, Once you get in
the interview ask "Do you mind if I remove the Jacket, it is a
bit warm". You want to show them you are willing to go the
extra step beyond just your technical skill set. When you get
up to leave, put the Jack on and straighten it. When you get
back to the car, throw it in the back seat.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 6:26 AM,
Richard Bronosky <<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<p>I concur. For UPS I'd wear slacks and a tie.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Regarding jeans for an interview: Only wear jeans if you
have dark jeans with a modern finish. These pale
stone/acid washed things that gray beards trends to wear
don't cut it for an interview. A nice pair of jeans can
cost significantly more than a pair of khakis and for that
reason you can be considered well dressed in jeans.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>I've never worn jeans to an interview but I have hired
people who did.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Jun 20, 2012 8:14 AM, <<a
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<p class="MsoNormal">Wear shirt and tie, no jacket.
Jacket in this heat would make you sweat, a lot.<br>
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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:12:07<br>
To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts<<a
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Subject: Re: [ale] OT: interview. Tie? Jacket?<br>
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On 06/19/2012 07:32 PM, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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> Well, what's the job at UPS?<br>
<br>
Sys admin.<br>
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> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile<br>
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