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Originally posted by simes View PostThe worst thing would be to be interviewed in a power suit by a manager in jeans. There has to be accommodation towards mirroring without taking it too far, I believe.
Dress codes change and have become much more relaxed but smart never get's old.
Obviously going over the top with a fashion suit/shoes and the like isn't a good thing, it never has. It's just about being smart and presentable.
That said I'm still the guy that turns up to a black tie ball in a full regalia. Pisses me off when the millennials just come in their work suit and even more so without a tie.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI don't believe this at all and by thinking this you are missing some very basic points. The client's dress policy has absolutely no bearing on your ability to give a first impression. Just because someone is allowed to, and choses to wear jeans at work doesn't mean a good first impression is key for the interview. Yes, he may not be bothered that you've dressed the same but there is the chance he is. If you wear a suit that risk is removed. There is little to no chance being dressed smart will have a negative impact on the interview, being dressed casually can. Why take that chance over the price of a smart suit/outfit?
Dress codes change and have become much more relaxed but smart never get's old.
Obviously going over the top with a fashion suit/shoes and the like isn't a good thing, it never has. It's just about being smart and presentable.
That said I'm still the guy that turns up to a black tie ball in a full regalia. Pisses me off when the millennials just come in their work suit and even more so without a tie.
2. The chance one takes over dressing 'bloody smartly' may, (note the word 'may') be offset by someone thinking you are / one is a cock to be so over dressed 'in this day and age', and for this industry.
3. My 'opinion' is based on my own experiences. My industry is Telco and Media, which may go some way towards providing context.
4. Of course if you disagree, please could you submit a complete list of every point I have ever missed. I will then go away to better myself.
Dress codes change and have become much more relaxed but smart never get's old.
Let the games begin...Last edited by simes; 14 March 2019, 14:38.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostThere is little to no chance being dressed smart will have a negative impact on the interview, being dressed casually can.
I certainly wouldn't go in to a trendy graphics bureau dressed to the T for a start as I'm sure I'd come over somewhat L7.Comment
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Originally posted by ContractorMike View PostI need a new suit for interviews,
Does a quality suit (expensive) make much difference
Anyone got Ideas about this
If you are one of the top in your field what you wear will not matter. If you are a average joe you need to distract them with how you appear so a decent suit might be worth it.
I wear 5 year old jeans and tulipty tshirt, always get the gig.Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostIf you are one of the top in your field what you wear will not matter. If you are a average joe you need to distract them with how you appear so a decent suit might be worth it.
I wear 5 year old jeans and tulipty tshirt, always get the gig.Comment
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What places are you interviewing at where they care what make your suit is? It's one thing to judge someone who isn't wearing a suit. You need to be pretty confident to decide not to wear what is seen as the universal standard interview attire. But to judge someone's IT skills based on their suit seems like a pretty poor recruitment policy.Comment
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wearing a nice suit and looking smart makes you feel good.
if you feel good then its going to help your come across well.Comment
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Originally posted by Amy Shrotersfield View PostI think it can in certain circumstances.
I certainly wouldn't go in to a trendy graphics bureau dressed to the T for a start as I'm sure I'd come over somewhat L7.
Obviously there is much more to it. The handshake, the initial greeting, the shoes even. The suit/jacket & trousers is only part of it.
Nothing worse than when people offer a handshake still sat down and then that handshake is some limp wristed wet fish affair. You've a mountain to climb already.
Pauldee makes a good point about the confidence and yes, offering gigs because of what you wear is really poor, but it's still a differentiator, like it or not.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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