The Dean Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 If it were me, I'd go with your ensemble, except wear dress shoes instead of sneakers. There ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 There ya go. Tan shoes and pink shoelaces, a polka dot vest, a big panama hat with a purple hat band.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Tan shoes and pink shoelaces, a polka dot vest, a big panama hat with a purple hat band.... How can you go wrong with that ensemble? If the instructions weren't to be casual, I think I'd add a big colorful bow tie, to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 no sneakers.....no way....its never a bad thing to over dress....a pair of nice pants an oxford shirt and tie, and a sport coat are never out of place in a job interview I agree with pooj. the blazer and tan slacks mean casual in the world of business. In this case you might lose the tie. No tennis shoes. Nicely shined loafers are okay. Many employers make huge judgment and first impressions on shoes, believe it or not. Always dress a little better than the job you want. Nails and fresh haircut as well. You want to stand out from the rest. As to pre-employment testing you don't know who is going to be there, who is going to make the decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 How can you go wrong with that ensemble? If the instructions weren't to be casual, I think I'd add a big colorful bow tie, to the mix. I've been waiting for some poster to put up a solid cue, to unleash a segue to one of the gag songs of yore. I know little if anything about today's music - are these spoofs still being done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Let us know how it goes, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Try this outfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You got the best advice so far. No sneakers. Slacks and jacket with no tie a nice statement that says you went just a tad higher than he asked. It's always better to go over- instead of under-dressed. And you can always introduce yourself and state that you weren't sure what casual was in his workplace and thus erred on the side of being more formal because you are interested in the job. That acknowledges his advice to dress casual (and that you listened to it) and tells him you want the job. It also tells him that you understand the importance of formality. All plusses. Clothes do matter. At our law firm, we are business casual but if an interviewee attorney comes in in anything but a suit, it's a red flag. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 When I was in Biotech, I knew I'd be working in a lab and would be dressing in older clothes (in case I spilled chemicals on them), but the interview was in a suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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