help with interview attire

[scratch]

I have been called for a corporate interview(financial co.). I am doing a personal interview with the CEO, after having interviewed over the phone. In the email I received from him with directions, it says "everyone at the office is dressed in summer casual so there is no reason to get dressed up"
o.k., I figured out not to wear a suit, but do I still wear a tie, or just nice collared shirt, or do I relax and wear a short sleeve polo??
Don't want to outdress the CEO, but don't want to look like an idiot either.

 

[Flying Illini]

That's a tough one. You still want to dress to impress, but since he made that statement I can feel your confusion. I think some guys do that on purpose just to see what you will do. Summer casual sounds like people dress like they are going to go golfing. Khakis and a polo. Since you're going for an interview with the CEO, I would wear khakis and a button down dress shirt but leave the top button undone and no tie. Casual yet dressy. If you really wanted to "dress it down" you could roll up the sleeves some.

On the other hand, khaki is pretty casual. Since this is your first face to face, going dressier with dark slacks may be a better idea. I still say a button down dress shirt but as far as to wear a tie or not, I'm not sure.

I guess it comes down to this...what are you comfortable in meeting with the CEO of a company? Would you be nervous walking into the office without a tie? I would be so I would probably wear a tie...can't go wrong with that.

Save the super casual for after you're hired and you see what everyone else wears.

but don't want to look like an idiot either.

I guess that rules out body paint...

 

[350DRIVER]

You serious? That is a very easy call that requires very little though if any.

As the old saying goes "dress to impress''.

I have heard the same line used when I was interviewing and everytime I interviewed it was with a dark suit, polished black shoes, etc, etc,. Take no chances on this one. I have seen this to come back and haunt a few who showed up in dockers and a button down shirt, classy huh?!


no brainer- wear the suit and tie.

You shouldn't need to have to think twice about it.

worst case- wear a sportcoat, dress slacks, nice shirt, and possibly you can get away with this but if it were me I would still wear the suit.]

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[mar]

Err towards conservative

I'll take the middle road on this one but lean towards 350.

I say wear some nice slacks (not khaki) and a short sleave shirt with a tie.

I'd leave the jacket at home.

His comment seems to say, "Be comfortable," but you *need* to show some respect for the position (esp. if you're interviewing with the CEO).

Good luck.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

exactly.

put on the suit, wear a less conservative tie, and leave the jacket in the car or carry it.

You will still look prefessional yet relaxed and it will be a safe approach of what to wear next time.

Dont wear Khakis the first time through.


good luck.

 

[tittyjet]

I say wear some nice slacks (not khaki) and a short sleave shirt with a tie.

Never, ever, EVER wear a short-sleeved shirt with a tie unless you're in uniform or bagging groceries; it's highly frowned upon in the business world -- especially the Fortune 500.

If the dude says to dress business casual, then wear slacks and a dress shirt, plus nice shoes -- not docksiders, doc maartens, etc. If you want to dress it up a bit, then wear a jacket. If you need to get an outfit go to www.brooksbrothers.com or www.josabank.com.

 

[mar]

Deep breath. Hold it. Count to three. And release...

Never, ever, EVER wear a short-sleeved shirt with a tie unless you're in uniform or bagging groceries; it's highly frowned upon in the business world -- especially the Fortune 500.

There, let's have one more. Another deep cleansing breath...

....and release...

...let go of all that tension. Go to your happy place now.

There. Nice.

 

[TonyC]

There, let's have one more. Another deep cleansing breath...

....and release...

...let go of all that tension. Go to your happy place now.

There. Nice.

Sounds like you'll make someone an excellent Lamaze coach... but I'll forgo the advice about the short-sleeved shirt with a tie. A tie calls for long sleeves.


IMHO








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[mar]

The cart before the horse?

Sounds like you'll make someone an excellent Lamaze coach.

NOW PUSH!!

Um, thanks? Actually, that's highly unlikey at this rate.

You see, I happen to consider other people's children the very best form of birth control.

As long as everyone else sees fit to replicate I don't see any reason why I should bother.

And that should bring a great deal of relief to many people.

 

[TonyC]

NOW PUSH!!

Um, thanks? Actually, that's highly unlikey at this rate.

You see, I happen to consider other people's children the very best form of birth control.

As long as everyone else sees fit to replicate I don't see any reason why I should bother.

And that should bring a great deal of relief to many people.

The best part about other people's kids is you can send them home!

Never say never... ooops, I just said never. Oh, well.

I've heard that old age without kids and grandkids can be lonely. By then, it's too late. I guess we'll find out when we get there.


Nothing more frustrating, nothing more rewarding. I'll hang on to mine. I suspect your time will come.

 

[Purple Haze]

Avoid short sleeves. Instead of the traditional navy suit with white shirt, go for slacks and sport coat (no elbow patches). Stay with nice shoes. I would wear a shirt and tie with some color. Hate to say it, but you can see some great examples of this look by keeping an eye on the presidential candidates for a few days. They have their "DC-look," their "roll-up-the-sleeves-hard-workin'-american-look," and their "business-casual." Remember Al Gore in "earth tones?"

Go to a quality men's store and tell them you want "nice" business casual for a critical job interview. If they pull out a nice sport coat and slacks with a nice shirt and tie, you are in the right store. Lately I have seen some folks wearing a nice golf shirt with a sport coat and slacks - I would favor a long sleeve shirt & tie for my interview. Don't forget nice shoes and socks and a fresh hair cut. Your interviewer will notice. Good luck.

Some ideas: http://www.businesscasualdress.com/illustrations.htm

 

[Flyinjunk]

I have been called for a corporate interview(financial co.). I am doing a personal interview with the CEO, after having interviewed over the phone. In the email I received from him with directions, it says "everyone at the office is dressed in summer casual so there is no reason to get dressed up"
o.k., I figured out not to wear a suit, but do I still wear a tie, or just nice collared shirt, or do I relax and wear a short sleeve polo??
Don't want to outdress the CEO, but don't want to look like an idiot either.

Whats the matter Scratch , the "get liquored up prior to interview" thing wasnt helpfull???? Hey it worked for me

 

[Jump Pilot]

Short sleeves with a tie to a job interview? Might as well make the tie a clip-on.

 

[FracCapt]

Clip on tie? You're kidding, right? EVERYBODY knows that velcro ties are in nowadays! Clips are so....yesterday...

 

[searching]

Conservative navy blue suit, with red tie.


Thats what I had on, got the job!