Reply to: Leather Jacket on interviews

[Board Game Geek]

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

Indeed, and get's shown the door here at BGG Industries.

I want to see someone wear something that highlights their willingness not to confirm. Not to "play it safe" and "fit in".

[Pogle]

In particular this point, should make some interesting basic instinct moments



Obviously something lost in translation

[downsouth]

The world's favourite redneck DBA has this article about how to dress for success.

And yes, he is being serious. This is a guy who has written numerous books on Oracle

In particular this point, should make some interesting basic instinct moments

Dress Code for Female Consultants:

I'm not trying to be a chauvinist here, but many of our client organizations have standards for professional appearance, and it's better to be safe than to be embarrassed.

* Skirt Suit - No pants allowed, ever

Obviously something lost in translation

[TheFaQQer]

But nobody takes any of his Oracle books seriously, do they?

I believe that Jonathan Lewis takes his books seriously (bad).

[swamp]

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.

Richard Branson is a famous billionaire tycoon who does not wear ties. He does not go to interviews either.

[BenchMaster]

The world's favourite redneck DBA has this article about how to dress for success.

And yes, he is being serious. This is a guy who has written numerous books on Oracle

But nobody takes any of his Oracle books seriously, do they?

[doodab]

The world's favourite redneck DBA has this article about how to dress for success.

And yes, he is being serious. This is a guy who has written numerous books on Oracle

No Neanderthal-style single eyebrows are allowed, and you should shave any loose hair on your forehead or the palms of your hands. All ear hair must be shaved, and remove any "Admiral Zumwalt" style giant eyebrows. If you must wear a toupee, have it custom fit and glued on securely and no Trump-style comb-overs, please.

He has a point.

[NickFitz]

The world's favourite redneck DBA has this article about how to dress for success.

And yes, he is being serious. This is a guy who has written numerous books on Oracle

"If you have been working all night and have an early morning meeting, you can use an anti-inflammatory hemorrhoid cream (e.g. Preparation H) to quickly shrink those unsightly puffy bags under your eyes. Just carefully dab the roid cream on your lower eyelids (being careful not to get any in your eyes) and you will look fresh and well-rested."

[TheFaQQer]

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

Knowing some of your clients, that doesn't really surprise me!

[TheFaQQer]

The world's favourite redneck DBA has this article about how to dress for success.

And yes, he is being serious. This is a guy who has written numerous books on Oracle

[mrdonuts]

are you an albanian

[OwlHoot]

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.

Absolutely - I haven't worn a tie for my last two or three interviews, and got them all.

Also, by constricting blood flow to your head, ties in effect slightly lower your IQ.

Originally, they were a statement about not needing to worry about your neck being chafed, as you were in a "white collar" job and didn't sweat in some manual occupation.

[The_Equalizer]

1) Have you ever know anyone to fail an interview for being too smart?
2) Have you ever know anyone to fail an interview for not being smart enough?

No further questions.

[Drewster]

Its pretty old hat I know but.........

If you don't know to the contrary then for an interview you wear a smart suit decent shirt and a tie.

No leather jacket, no jeans.....
if you do know different ie you know the office is "smart casual" or whatever then dress towards the "top end" of that......

If you turn up in a suit and they are all scruffy oiks you look professional (if slighty over dressed)......
If you turn up like an oik and they are suited and booted... you will not get the role!

[scooterscot]

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.

I've presented in front in front of the board without my tie before on many occasion.

I so don't do "dressing for the hierarchy" and strive for leading the pack, I make the position clear on every visit. Urrgh just even talking about it makes me a little squeamish