<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>As someone who has both interviewed ~50 people over the last 6 years, and been to a few interviews for myself, I'd say dress shirt or ironed business casual work shirt and a tie. No suit, but a blazer or sports coat is good, as long as it is in good taste. </div><div><br></div><div>In my experience, suits in an interview usually give a strong impression of non-technical, so if it's for a Jr. Law position, go with the suit. For a Linux Admin, go with the above. </div><div><br></div><div>Not to wear?</div><div><br></div><div>Shorts, flip flops, untucked shirts, or ties in direct opposite color or style to whatever else you're wearing. No jeans either, unless you've got beforehand knowledge indicating that jeans are expected in the interview. </div><div><br></div><div>Also don't lie on your resume. <br><br><div>Kaerka</div></div><div><br>On Jun 20, 2012, at 11:15 AM, Jeff Hubbs <<a href="mailto:jhubbslist@att.net">jhubbslist@att.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div><span></span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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Lately what seems to work well for me is dark slacks with a
sculptured "dress" T under a sportcoat - which I leave on. With my
Jimmy-Page-like hair, I seem to come off more appropriately
"professorial" looking and more "me" than I'd look in a suit.<br>
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On 6/20/12 9:54 AM, Robert L. Harris wrote:
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When I just interviewed with the Suit, the VP I interviewed with
mentioned I looked good in it as he (and everyone else) was
wearing Jeans and a Polo. I commented I'm glad as I rarely wear
one since my company does not require such. He laughed and
accepted that. Was the suit overkill? Yes. Did I show I was
willing to go above and beyond? Yes. And 3 days later they asked
for References. It was worth the short amount of discomfort to get
on the short-list.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I’ve
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:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The
old saying is: You never get a second chance to make a
first impression.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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" href="mailto:richardbronosky@gmail.com" target="_blank">richardbronosky@gmail.com</a>>
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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 moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:simontek@gmail.com" target="_blank">simontek@gmail.com</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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> Well, what's the job at UPS?<br>
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Sys admin.<br>
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