What To Wear

[ILOVEBEER]

I've worn the same navy blue pen striped suit with a dark red tie of some sort to every interview I have been on, and I've always got the job. Don't worry about overdressing unless they tell you what to wear.

 

[LR60BOY]

Its always better to be overdressed (you can always remove a jacket and tie) than to be underdressed...

What he said!

Recently, I interviewed with a 91 department and due to scheduling, was asked to come to the hangar after I got off the plane to meet with the CP and DO. I was wearing tan dress pants and a button down dress shirt. The next morning, I met with the people downtown. I was wearing a suit. The man walked in, looked at me and asked me to "take the coat off and be comfortable".

Long story short...........Got an offer! Accept next week!

 

[skeeter666]

What happend at your old gig? Did they sell the plane?

 

[ksu_aviator]

The suit is only there to not take attention away from you. As long as you don't wear something stupid, like a powder blue suit, the suit will be a non-issue.

 

[Grey Ghost]

That makes absolutely no sense what-so-ever. Enjoy life in the CJ series jerk.

Don't listen to some guy who was most likely handed his job! What would he know about interviewing? Check his previous posts, he has a ton of mature answers just like the one he gave you! I hope your interview goes well!

 

[say again]

I agree that wearing a suit is the proper way to interview, unless you were specifically told otherwise. Always look, act, and present yourself as the professional you are. I've worn the same black suit, white LS shirt, and reddish/maroon tie for my last 7 interviews (with only 1 no). My last interview I was told that a jacket was not necessary, due to it being summer time and all. I still wore it, and when needed, could easily take it off. Remember, looking clean cut and professional is half the battle (and the easy part)and you shouldn't have to waste much time with it. Concentrate on preparing for the verbal and technical aspects of the interview and things should go quite smoothly. Good luck.