Interview dressing code ?

[2uk]

A Client told me , among other things, that they rejected me because I didn’t wear a suit and a tie on the interview . I was dressed “business cleverly” with linen pants and a shirt.

Does this mean we wear suits “by default “ for interviews ?

[AtW]

Yes. Next...

[hyperD]

Suits always.

When you realise the client has dress down days then dress accordingly to the status quo. Otherwise, always wear a suit.

And for those that think wearing a suit should be de rigeur, then think again. I've had two clients who stated that it was not necessary to where a suit at the refinery. For the first meeting, yes, but then...dress in the standard clothes of the perms. Mix in, it does you good...

[Cowboy Bob]

No, it means you were interviewed by a tw@t. That's not to say that wearing a suit to an interview isn't a sensible thing to do (for this very reason), but the client should have been looking at whether you could complete the work required, not your dress sense.

Once you have the gig, dress how you like. I do. Never worn a suit to a gig yet, regardless of whether the permies do or not. Have broken the dress code in at least one place on a regular basis. Didn't stop them wanting a renewal. The only time I have complied with any dress code is when there was a good reason for it - I wore shoes instead of trainers at a factory based site as it was in their health & safety guidelines with all the fork-lifts running around.

[Churchill]

You're supposed to be a professional!

You're the shop window for your business.

What do you think on reflection you should've done?

[weboo]

Always dress as smart and impress, then there will be no easy way out for the client. Sounds like the person who interviewed you looked for an easy excuse...and your appearance was just the ticket

[wendigo100]

You're supposed to be a professional!

You're the shop window for your business.

What do you think on reflection you should've done?

I couldn't have put it better myself.

[Bovvered]

Suit

ffs. If you need to ask this you deserve not to get the contract.

[xoggoth]

Yeh, really pathetic attitude these clients have. Bad enough you can't turn up in your old gardening trousers but they seem to expect you to wash and shave as well.

[cojak]

*titter*