Leather Jacket on interviews

[doodab]

I have actually been interviewed in jeans and a t-shirt, although that was because someone already working there advised me it was acceptable. It was also the only place I have ever sat a technical test. I got the job, even though I answered "I fart a lot" to one of the (non-technical) questions.

[chef]

Im 31, for interviews I ALWAYS wear my smartest outfit as I feel it gives me confidence, this involves:

tailor made crisp white shirt
simple single bar silver cufflinks
tailor made grey/brown suit (clever material that seems to change colour depending on what shirt/tie combo you wear)
plain chocolate brown tie
dark brown suit belt
brown pair of Churches shoes
charcoal grey overcoat if cold
simple slimline suit watch

My thoughts are, dress to impress for the interview, once you've got the gig you can see what fits in with the environment you're in and how others dress (i.e right now im wearing dark blues jeans, thick woolly jumper and boots)

[NickFitz]

From an email I received confirming an interview at a global corporation:

Definitely don't bother looking for that suit. We won't be wearing one and it might make you look a bit out of place :)

Of course, it depends on the client

[BolshieBastard]

Working for Logica in Didsbury I was once told to 'lose the suit' as the dress was very casual.

Wasnt a problem for me.

[doodab]

I got a gig doing some work for a consultancy based on a phone interview + personal recommendation, turned up suited and booted on day one and I was taken aside by the PM and told:

"Don't come in dressed like that again, it scares the clients"

[Pondlife]

As the chef said.

Dress well, feel confident, look like you're taking the interview seriously.

Ties maybe a pointless convention but not wearing one looks like you're making a statement IMVHO.

[Jeebo72]

Dark blue suit white shirt combo is the least likely to offend in business.

Agents are funny ... I was had an agent tell me I must not wear a red tie. So I wore a red tie. I got the gig.

Always go smart in a suit, shirt and tie. Simple.

I've interviewed people who turn up in Matrix style leather jackets. I never give them the job.

J

[scooterscot]

Working for Logica in Didsbury I was once told to 'lose the suit' as the dress was very casual.

Wasnt a problem for me.

Working in Norway the suit is out the window, sandals and jeans are in.

I try to keep aware of cultural tendencies when thinking about dress code, London is suit. Germany, don't bother - France, appearance is everything.

A good contractor will know how to gauge the needs. In some cases wearing a suit where no one else does feels awkward.

[Pondlife]

Working in Norway the suit is out the window, sandals and jeans are in.

I try to keep aware of cultural tendencies when thinking about dress code, London is suit. Germany, don't bother - France, appearance is everything.

A good contractor will know how to gauge the needs. In some cases wearing a suit where no one else does feels awkward.

It's easy to ditch a tie & jacket if required. Asking if anyone has a spare as they call you in to the boardroom is not so simple.

[scooterscot]

As the chef said.

Dress well, feel confident, look like you're taking the interview seriously.

Ties maybe a pointless convention but not wearing one looks like you're making a statement IMVHO.

I'm Richard Branson all the way on this one. I've not worn a tie for the last 5 years, and feel a lot more confident without it.

It's a horrible bacterial collecting cloth for spreading germs.