Dress code

[xoggoth]

Hell, even I usually wore a shirt and jacket at contract. Waste of proper scruffy gear to wear it out at work.

[bobspud]

Speaking as someone who is usually the other side of the desk at an interview, it's not about looking smart as much as it is about making the effort. Most interviews last around 15 seconds and take place between you coming through the door and sitting down. I already know your technical abilities or you wouldn't be there. Equally I don't really care what you look like at work as long as you do the job and don't frighten the tea ladies, but I will not hire someone who can't be arsed to tidy up for the interview, no matter what they are actually wearing.

But personally, Rule #3 always applies.

Spot on.

[helpFul]

Less Wode

Speaking as someone who is usually the other side of the desk at an interview,,,

Well done with your usual position at the "other side" of the interviewing desk, but you are not addressing the original poster's question.

[malvolio]

Well done with your usual position at the "other side" of the interviewing desk, but you are not addressing the original poster's question.

Yes I am.

[escapeUK]

FWIW, I wear an earring everyday, so if I lost a role on the basis of that, I'm not too bothered. I'm not clean shaven either (always have 2-5 stubble), and if I lost a role because of that, I wouldn't mind either.

So you'd rather wear an earring than secure a role. That must be one sentimental piece of jewellery. Its the sort of attitude I have seen in the young who think they should be able do or wear what they want, or have outlandish hair dos without being judged. Usually contractors are over a certain age (to have the experience) and have left that sort of thinking behind.

You would be derided at the places Ive worked if you wore an ear ring, is it worth it?

[nomadd]

So you'd rather wear an earring than secure a role. That must be one sentimental piece of jewellery. Its the sort of attitude I have seen in the young who think they should be able do or wear what they want, or have outlandish hair dos without being judged. Usually contractors are over a certain age (to have the experience) and have left that sort of thinking behind.

You would be derided at the places Ive worked if you wore an ear ring, is it worth it?

Had a polite chat with a guy who started after me at Barclays a few years ago about the three "ear" rings he was wearing; two of them were through his nose. I said he might want to consider removing them before the IT Director hauled him in. He didn't.

As I was leaving in the evening, he was in the Director's office. Next day, all ear - and nose - rings were gone.

[escapeUK]

Had a polite chat with a guy who started after me at Barclays a few years ago about the three "ear" rings he was wearing; two of them were through his nose. I said he might want to consider removing them before the IT Director hauled him in. He didn't.

I never understood why anyone would want a hole in their nose, cant be pleasant when one has a cold.

The whole piercings and tattoos malarkey is strongly linked with mental health problems though.

[northernladuk]

I never understood why anyone would want a hole in their nose, cant be pleasant when one has a cold.

The whole piercings and tattoos malarkey is strongly linked with mental health problems though.

I wouldn't go as far as to say that but it does tick me off when people wear these to be 'different' but won't take them out at times they need to conform. Nothing wrong with making a statement but applying a bit of common sense from time to time doesn't seem a lot to ask either.

[Optimus Prime]

Had a polite chat with a guy who started after me at Barclays a few years ago about the three "ear" rings he was wearing; two of them were through his nose. I said he might want to consider removing them before the IT Director hauled him in. He didn't.

As I was leaving in the evening, he was in the Director's office. Next day, all ear - and nose - rings were gone.

I interviewed at an IBank sometime back. The Exec Director who interviewed me wore an earring!

[Wobblyheed]

FWIW, I went to the "interview". Can't imagine earring was an issue. I wore a tie. Client didn't.

Offered the role, but there's a timing issue, i.e. they want me to start early, and I don't want to mess my current client around, even though they're doubling my money. One for another thread.

FWIW, I wear an earring everyday, so if I lost a role on the basis of that, I'm not too bothered. I'm not clean shaven either (always have 2-5 stubble), and if I lost a role because of that, I wouldn't mind either.

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