BeeR Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Totally 2d hand but hearing from people who are interviewing others for jobs (corporate) say not only are most people coming in more semi-casual (eg "business casual" or perhaps khakis and a tie) but generally feel there's no negative impact or feeling from it (ie doesn't hurt their chances for a job at all, which I agree it shouldn't as long as they look "respectable") and in fact even sometimes suggest it to candidates. Wow. In my olden days I wouldn't think of going in anything but a suit and tie, or at very least dress pants and shirt and a tie. Anyone else seeing/hearing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I guess it would depend on the place. If it is a formal atmosphere then certainly suit and tie. If it is a laid back , as far as attire, type of casual place then when in Rome. A few years ago my boss and I had a business trip in Ohio. We went to Express then Abercrombie and Fitch. The woman at Abercrombie told us no need for suits as they are very casual. At that time my company was suit and tie required . We went all suited up and looked like 2 bankers when we got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Anyone else seeing/hearing this? Yes. It's a function of Gen X and Gen Y being different. Doesn't bother me as long as they have clearly made an effort and don't look like a bag of chit. I've had a few people show up looking like they just got done playing football in the parking lot - those folks are doomed before the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 It depends on the job and the position. I interview all kinds of people for my law firm. An applicant for a general clerk position could get away with not wearing full business attire for the interview, but I would be impressed if he/she was wearing it. If a law clerk or paralegal applicant wasn't dressed in full business attire, buh bye. Better to be overdressed in most situations, particularly when applying for a job, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I interviewed a guy in jeans a few weeks ago. Jeans and a suit jacket. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Better to be overdressed in most situations, particularly when applying for a job, IMO. + a bunch shows you want it, shows you care, shows you took the time, shows you are professional ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I appreciate when people dress up for an interview, but I've hired guys that have come in with jeans and a button down before as superintendents. Of course we are a construction company. Even with hiring PM's most show up in slacks and button down, about 1/2 wear a tie. Again I appreciate it, but it really doesn't factor in to whether or not we are going to hire them. I rarely wear slacks to work myself. About the only time I do is if I have a presentation to give to a board either trying to get hired or, giving them a progress update, and then it depends on the board. That is just our industry though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Better to be overdressed in most situations, particularly when applying for a job, IMO. + agaziilion Whats worse is whenever I see a schlep at a store/restaurant filling out an application wearing baggy jeans, untied shoes, iPod wires draped around his neck, etc....hello, did you ever think you might get an interview on the spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ernie McCracken Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) + agaziilion Whats worse is whenever I see a schlep at a store/restaurant filling out an application wearing baggy jeans, untied shoes, iPod wires draped around his neck, etc....hello, did you ever think you might get an interview on the spot? Thanks Mr. Blackwell Edited July 16, 2009 by Big Ernie McCracken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 + agaziilion Whats worse is whenever I see a schlep at a store/restaurant filling out an application wearing baggy jeans, untied shoes, iPod wires draped around his neck, etc....hello, did you ever think you might get an interview on the spot? I had a kid show up at the kitchen door looking for a job once wearing board shorts and flip flops. That was it. NO FREAKING SHIRT! I told him don't even think of stepping inside the door and said he didn't deserve it, but I'd give him some free advice. Put on some effing clothes, maybe a shirt with buttons. Oh, and don't call me "Dude". Funny thing is, he showed up the next day looking somewhat respectable and tried again. I told him it was too late with me, because I already knew he was stupid enough to go around looking for a job half naked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 If you dont dress to impress, you have already lost the battle for first impressions . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think it depends on the type of job. Business persons need to dress suit and tie. Others should at leat wear a tie or nice pants with a jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I had a kid show up at the kitchen door looking for a job once wearing board shorts and flip flops. That was it. NO FREAKING SHIRT! I told him don't even think of stepping inside the door and said he didn't deserve it, but I'd give him some free advice. Put on some effing clothes, maybe a shirt with buttons. Oh, and don't call me "Dude". Funny thing is, he showed up the next day looking somewhat respectable and tried again. I told him it was too late with me, because I already knew he was stupid enough to go around looking for a job half naked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think it's a good idea to figure out what the expected attire for the job would be, and dress yourself a notch or two up from that for the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I had a kid show up at the kitchen door looking for a job once wearing board shorts and flip flops. That was it. NO FREAKING SHIRT! I told him don't even think of stepping inside the door and said he didn't deserve it, but I'd give him some free advice. Put on some effing clothes, maybe a shirt with buttons. Oh, and don't call me "Dude". Funny thing is, he showed up the next day looking somewhat respectable and tried again. I told him it was too late with me, because I already knew he was stupid enough to go around looking for a job half naked. Well, maybe it was a hot day. Was it hot enough for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Better to be overdressed in most situations, particularly when applying for a job, IMO. I think about the only exception to this rule is showing up with your own miter when interviewing for pope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well, maybe it was a hot day. Was it hot enough for ya? Well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think it depends on the type of job. Business persons need to dress suit and tie. I don't get that impression at all (anymore); that's my point. Sure it's logical to play it safe that way, but more and more as said above, with "Gen X" (or Y or whatever the flip) becoming more and more in hiring positions with their extra-casual attitudes, it's mattering less and less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think it depends on the type of job. Business persons need to dress suit and tie. I don't get that impression at all (anymore); that's my point. Sure it's logical to play it safe that way, but more and more as said above, with "Gen X" (or Y or whatever the flip) becoming more and more in hiring positions with their extra-casual attitudes, it's mattering less and less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think it depends on the type of job. Business persons need to dress suit and tie. I don't get that impression at all (anymore); that's my point. Sure it's logical to play it safe that way, but more and more as said above, with "Gen X" (or Y or whatever the flip) becoming more and more in hiring positions with their extra-casual attitudes, it's mattering less and less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I don't get that impression at all (anymore); that's my point. Sure it's logical to play it safe that way, but more and more as said above, with "Gen X" (or Y or whatever the flip) becoming more and more in hiring positions with their extra-casual attitudes, it's mattering less and less. I think we understand your point. No need to keep stressing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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