Why do we do it though? It's so pointless.
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostWhy do we do it though? It's so pointless.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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I saw a very confident ponytailed chap stride by in a kilt at the office this afternoon.
The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostWhy do we do it though? It's so pointless.Comment
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I can honestly say I have never worn a suit while contracting.
In fact I haven't worn one for an interview, for the last few years.
I still like to dress fairly smart though, on the whole.
As an external supplier you should be able to wear exactly what you want.
You might get a few comments, however, these are usually easily batted away.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostI can honestly say I have never worn a suit while contracting.
In fact I haven't worn one for an interview, for the last few years.
I still like to dress fairly smart though, on the whole.
As an external supplier you should be able to wear exactly what you want.
You might get a few comments, however, these are usually easily batted away.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostOf course dress is only a small part of the relationship and most people with emotional intelligence will feel their way into an organisation by starting off by dressing smartly and respectfully. Wearing what "you want" from day one smacks of entitlement and arrogance.Comment
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If you tip up in whatever you want then you are effectively saying to the client that he deals with you on your terms not his.
Yes, the client does deal with my terms as well as his.
15+ years in, works for me.
Luckily clients focus on my proven ability to deliver, not what I wearThe Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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I always turn up for interviews suited and booted; I look at dress code within the office to guage what should normally be worn.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostI always turn up for interviews suited and booted
I have let clients know in advance not to expect the usual shirt and tie for that very reason.
You don't always want people to know you might have a few extra cards in your pack, weakens potential negotiations.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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