[ale] OT: interview. Tie? Jacket?
Jeff Hubbs
jhubbslist at att.net
Wed Jun 20 11:15:21 EDT 2012
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.
On 6/20/12 9:54 AM, Robert L. Harris wrote:
> 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.
>
> Robert
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> "Lightner, Jeff" <JLightner at water.com> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> The old saying is: You never get a second chance to make a first
> impression.
>
> 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.
>
> *From:*ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] *On Behalf
> Of *Robert L. Harris
> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 20, 2012 8:39 AM
> *To:* Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> *Subject:* Re: [ale] OT: interview. Tie? Jacket?
>
> 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.
>
> On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 6:26 AM, Richard Bronosky
> <richardbronosky at gmail.com <mailto:richardbronosky at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I concur. For UPS I'd wear slacks and a tie.
>
> 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.
>
> I've never worn jeans to an interview but I have hired people who did.
>
> On Jun 20, 2012 8:14 AM, <simontek at gmail.com
> <mailto:simontek at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Wear shirt and tie, no jacket. Jacket in this heat would make you
> sweat, a lot.
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts<ale at ale.org <mailto:ale at ale.org>>
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> Subject: Re: [ale] OT: interview. Tie? Jacket?
>
> On 06/19/2012 07:32 PM, simontek at gmail.com
> <mailto:simontek at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Well, what's the job at UPS?
>
> Sys admin.
>
> > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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