Originally posted by PerfectStorm
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Dumbest thing I've heard for awhile that.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Can't remember the last time I wore a suit to meet a client. Jeans and t-shirt usually, shorts in this weather. But then i don't really go for interviews either, I just meet potential clients and see if I want to work for them.
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Completely disagree. Can't believe so many people still wear ties to interviews, how quaint! I interviewed at Barclays, BP, BT and a law firm for contracting gigs. Got all gigs, all without wearing a tie. Usually, the interviewer didn't wear a tie either, but even if they did I got the gig. Dress smart: shoes, trousers, smart shirt, suit jacket (if it's cooler outside, no suit jacket if not).Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
In my field I know what I'm talking about so people tend not to be concerned by what I look like. Which is lucky considering I wear a small earring. Sure, if I didn't know what I was doing and wasn't able to convince people of that in an interview, I might get turned down for my looks, but as far as I'm aware it's never come down to that.
Once even went to an interview in jeans and trainers and a smart(ish) shirt. That was the BP gig which I got.Comment
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I don't think you will ever lose a job because you are not wearing a shirt and tie, but you can get a job by looking smart and presentable if two candidates score the same, so why take the risk for the sake of a 5 mins extra prepOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyComment
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WSM said although it's been an education for me from the nay sayers. I work in an managerial environment and for me it's a must. Never realised it mattered so little for other areas. Yes it's not the be all and end all but as Simon says it's not hard so the hate for a tie was surprising.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Yeah, I agree actually - even the gigs I got where I wasn't wearing a tie, in fairness I was often if not the odd one out, at least in the minority. And a lot of managerial people were wearing suits, ties, etc.Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
I think presentation is always important, that's for sure, but I for one am glad that there is a bit of a trend towards not wearing ties.Comment
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Suit, ironed white shirt, conservative tie, smart shoes. Takes little to make a good first impression and a lot to disprove a bad first impression. If you've got an old-school manager interviewing you, it's a massive advantage. First day on the job, I've been in jeans and t-shirt but wore a suit to the interview. Just the way to attend an interview for me, each to their own though.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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I've never worn a full suit to an interview and only bothered with a tie for my first few interviews after university. Since I left the world of permanent work I've had four interviews and four offers, and for those interviews I wore smart black jeans, open neck shirt, and brown boots. The interviewers I've had have almost always been in casual dress - for example, a director I had an interview with last week was wearing blue jeans and a polo t-shirt. I think if I'd have turned up in a suit I'd have just looked out of place and out of touch. Turning up in a suit when people around the office are wearing t-shirts, jeans/shorts, flip-flops, etc is ridiculous.
I'd only wear a suit to an interview where I'd expect to have to wear a suit most of the time in the role. I recall going to an interview at Santander years ago and in the waiting area I started to think 'I should have worn a suit for this one!'.Comment
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Shirt and tie is still just about the default but I have turned up for interviews dressed too formally in the past.
Agents should be able to advise.Comment
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