Originally posted by northernladuk
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostGet in after Vwdan and his Topman rags and the gig is yours.Comment
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I don't think a suit is necessary for a lot of gigs and may give off a negative impression for some places. If you turn up at a design agency or start up that has a relaxed dress code, turning up in a suit might mark you out as a poor cultural fit, especially if your experience shows a string of Banks and Blue collar firms.
I haven't wore a suit for a long time, but then again I've not had a face to face interview for a while too.
Personally, I just ask the agent what the dress code in the office is like. If they say it's smart, I'd wear a suit, if not I wouldn't. In any case I'd make sure I was dressed well presented and smart. There's a lot of ways to do so without a suit.Comment
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Originally posted by FrontEnder View Post
I haven't wore a suit for a long time, but then again I've not had a face to face interview for a while too.Comment
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This is one area where the agent should know if first appearances are required to deviate from the norm, by way of either client telling them it matters that much or from earlier interviewee feedback.
So always suited unless the agent specifically mentions the client looks down on that as they are some hippy clappy upstart that are all about the ego.
Even if the client has a relaxed dress code and they themselves attend the interview in jeans and T shirt they may expect candidates to be suited appropriately, and those that turn up in casuals may be seen as being potential hard work if they think the rules don't apply to them as they are special.
Even Peter Jones on Dragons Den makes comment to prospects that don't make an effort in appearance, while he is sat there in kids socks.Maybe tomorrow, I'll want to settle down. Until tomorrow, I'll just keep moving on.Comment
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostEven Peter Jones on Dragons Den makes comment to prospects that don't make an effort in appearance, while he is sat there in kids socks.
Although above I have exemplified my media and telco based practice based upon experience, if I was ever to find myself going into the Den, then a suit (and brightly coloured socks) would be the standard.Comment
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostEven Peter Jones on Dragons Den makes comment to prospects that don't make an effort in appearance, while he is sat there in kids socks.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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i don't do suits any more.
most of my peers are dead or retired.
i only work when i get too bored, and need some extra wonga for nice things
what i look like is irrelevant to what i know, and have done.Comment
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Originally posted by BR14 View Posti don't do suits any more.
most of my peers are dead or retired.
i only work when i get too bored, and need some extra wonga for nice things
what i look like is irrelevant to what i know, and have done.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostHave you done questionable things?Comment
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