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Post by gaseousclay on Aug 10, 2015 8:19:00 GMT -6
I'm thinking of applying for another job and wanted your unsolicited advice on proper interview attire. The company in question is a food co-op and my assumption is that due to the nature of the company a suit & tie is going overboard. In this instance, would a sport coat, OCBD and chinos be sufficient? Anything I should avoid?
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Post by DigDug on Aug 10, 2015 8:28:28 GMT -6
Nice pair of boots (Alden Indys) and a watch.
Don't wear a silk tie, go with a cotton or linen one.
I'd say you want a look that says, " I don't always work in the field But when I do, I look marvelous"
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Post by brentkuz on Aug 10, 2015 8:33:43 GMT -6
I can't see many situations where to an interview a suit and tie wouldn't work. I'm not saying suspenders, cuff links and a club collar but being out together can't hurt unless you are going for like a manual labor job on a fish boat as a lumper.
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Post by wdw on Aug 10, 2015 8:45:45 GMT -6
A suit always shows respect for the company and the interview process. Better to be OTT than look as if you've not made much effort.
For my last interview, I wore my trusty old interview/funeral suit, boringly looking the corporate part. Then when I turned up in my first day in the office, au naturel in leather jacket, black jeans and big boots, the guy didn't literally recognise me.
I hope not to wear that suit again until my next job, but it does what it's meant to.
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Post by bentin on Aug 10, 2015 9:00:14 GMT -6
I work in finance, an admittingly conservative field. I've had a few folks show up for interviews without a jacket and/or tie. It's pretty hard for me to give you a chance if you can't pull on a suit long enough to tell me why I should pay you. I'd wear a suit, it's easier to explain it away than to wish you had it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2015 9:00:33 GMT -6
I'd find as much info as possible about the culture as possible before deciding what to wear. Showing up in a proper suit to a place that prides itself in a relaxed environment can come off as too corporate and be a put off in some environments. smart shirt\tie\shoes are a must. I've had very good responses when asking the HR or recruiting person scheduling the interview what they would recommend. It shows you value their insight and they likely want you to get the spot as that is one less position they need to fill.
Good luck!
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Post by bentin on Aug 10, 2015 9:02:07 GMT -6
Great point, @david. Especially if it's a larger/more beaurocratic company, HR will likely have more control anyway, so buttering them up is always good.
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Post by gaseousclay on Aug 10, 2015 9:23:21 GMT -6
I'd find as much info as possible about the culture as possible before deciding what to wear. Showing up in a proper suit to a place that prides itself in a relaxed environment can come off as too corporate and be a put off in some environments. smart shirt\tie\shoes are a must. I've had very good responses when asking the HR or recruiting person scheduling the interview what they would recommend. It shows you value their insight and they likely want you to get the spot as that is one less position they need to fill. Good luck! good point. The company I'm going to apply to is a co-op, so it's very non-corporate. My fear is that if I were to show up in a suit/tie it would appear like i'm trying too hard. I agree that a smart shirt/tie/shoes would be more appropriate, which is why I'm thinking a sport coat, OCBD and chinos might be the better route. |
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Post by DigDug on Aug 10, 2015 9:24:28 GMT -6
I doubt if a Food Co-op has a HR department.
I'd wear a blazer. No suit , to uppity for that type of business.
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Post by gaseousclay on Aug 10, 2015 9:39:23 GMT -6
I doubt if a Food Co-op has a HR department. I'd wear a blazer. No suit , to uppity for that type of business. this particular co-op has expanded and are now opening a second location. given their growing size and the fact that they have shareholders, I think it's safe to assume they have an HR department. But yes, a suit would be too much unless I were applying for a managerial positition |
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Post by Dirty_Denim on Aug 10, 2015 11:58:26 GMT -6
If i were hiring I would prefer a guy to be clean and well dressed over a guy who arrived in a suit but looked sloppy. That said I almost always arrived in a suit unless I was looking for a job where denim was the norm   This is the worst  |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Aug 10, 2015 12:37:18 GMT -6
If i were hiring I would prefer a guy to be clean and well dressed over a guy who arrived in a suit but looked sloppy. That said I almost always arrived in a suit unless I was looking for a job where denim was the norm That guy is clearly letting one rip. STYLISHLY letting one rip. |
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Post by variable on Aug 10, 2015 12:45:29 GMT -6
If i were hiring I would prefer a guy to be clean and well dressed over a guy who arrived in a suit but looked sloppy. That said I almost always arrived in a suit unless I was looking for a job where denim was the norm That guy is clearly letting one rip. STYLISHLY letting one rip. Leg lift? Check. Sly smile? Check. Definitely ripping one. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Aug 10, 2015 14:01:45 GMT -6
That guy is clearly letting one rip. STYLISHLY letting one rip. Leg lift? Check. Sly smile? Check. Definitely ripping one. Probably from too much Subway. |
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Post by bentin on Aug 10, 2015 14:22:11 GMT -6
Chipotle seems to be the local flatulance generator.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Aug 10, 2015 14:25:19 GMT -6
Chipotle seems to be the local flatulance generator. Isn't that your band's name? |
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Post by devastitis on Aug 10, 2015 14:28:53 GMT -6
Chipotle seems to be the local flatulance generator. Whenever I ever feel like fully purging my insides, that's the place I go to. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Aug 10, 2015 15:25:16 GMT -6
Chipotle seems to be the local flatulance generator. nah, that would be Taco Bell. Or is TB the local bowel generator? |
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Post by Dirty_Denim on Aug 10, 2015 15:44:43 GMT -6
White Castle is the place that will help you eliminate and destroy anyone in your area. By far the worst of the worst when it comes to stankness
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Post by brentkuz on Aug 10, 2015 15:50:19 GMT -6
White Castle is the place that will help you eliminate and destroy anyone in your area. By far the worst of the worst when it comes to stankness Pretty bummed the only restaurant on my road trip I didn't hit. Sonic, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, wawa coffee...no White Castle tho. Besides dressing well for an interview you also need to conduct yourself properly. Farting in you Armani suit is a no go. Also I wouldn't touch anyone's fabric/shirt people get testy about that. And don't whistle in the elevator. |
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Post by matt on Aug 10, 2015 15:52:48 GMT -6
White Castle is the place that will help you eliminate and destroy anyone in your area. By far the worst of the worst when it comes to stankness Pretty bummed the only restaurant on my road trip I didn't hit. Sonic, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, wawa coffee...no White Castle tho. Besides dressing well for an interview you also need to conduct yourself properly. Farting in you Armani suit is a no go. Also I wouldn't touch anyone's fabric/shirt people get testy about that. And don't whistle in the elevator. For those who have no idea - Wawa is a hidden gem of the Mid-Atlantic region. |
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Post by brentkuz on Aug 10, 2015 15:53:52 GMT -6
Pretty bummed the only restaurant on my road trip I didn't hit. Sonic, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, wawa coffee...no White Castle tho. Besides dressing well for an interview you also need to conduct yourself properly. Farting in you Armani suit is a no go. Also I wouldn't touch anyone's fabric/shirt people get testy about that. And don't whistle in the elevator. For those who have no idea - Wawa is a hidden gem of the Mid-Atlantic region. The pre-made coffee is amazing. Not as coffee like normal but as delicious dessert type treat once a year. |
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Post by metals37 on Aug 10, 2015 21:18:51 GMT -6
White Castle is the place that will help you eliminate and destroy anyone in your area. By far the worst of the worst when it comes to stankness Pretty bummed the only restaurant on my road trip I didn't hit. Sonic, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, wawa coffee...no White Castle tho. Besides dressing well for an interview you also need to conduct yourself properly. Farting in you Armani suit is a no go. Also I wouldn't touch anyone's fabric/shirt people get testy about that. And don't whistle in the elevator. I don't know, if someone ripped a good one in the middle of an interview and totally owned it and was otherwise a great interview, I might consider that a positive character trait. |
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Post by brentkuz on Aug 10, 2015 21:24:31 GMT -6
Pretty bummed the only restaurant on my road trip I didn't hit. Sonic, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, wawa coffee...no White Castle tho. Besides dressing well for an interview you also need to conduct yourself properly. Farting in you Armani suit is a no go. Also I wouldn't touch anyone's fabric/shirt people get testy about that. And don't whistle in the elevator. I don't know, if someone ripped a good one in the middle of an interview and totally owned it and was otherwise a great interview, I might consider that a positive character trait. What if he walked in with some denim on.....with an amazing bulge fade? Then he ripped one. |
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Post by metals37 on Aug 10, 2015 21:29:25 GMT -6
I don't know, if someone ripped a good one in the middle of an interview and totally owned it and was otherwise a great interview, I might consider that a positive character trait. What if he walked in with some denim on.....with an amazing bulge fade? Then he ripped one. Hired! Cancel everyone else! |
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