Interview Question ?

[Bosshound]

Is it better to be Overdressed for an Interview ?

My wife thinks a nice shirt and slacks are good enough. I just Spent $750 on a nice suit plus accessories thinking if you get the Interview. You want to LOOK GOOD !

Wife is pissed about how much I spent.

Opinions ?

Robert

 

[Kildore]

What job/position are you interviewing for?

 

[cheferman65]

I always dress to impress. There are no second first impressions.

 

[Flicka]

My rule of thumb has always been to dress one level nicer than you would if you were doing the job.

If the job calls for a t-shirt, wear a polo. If it calls for a polo, try a shirt and tie. If it calls for a shirt and tie, bring a suit.

It has always worked out for me. Good luck!

 

[BigBadDodge]

Really depends, i interview and hire guys all the time in jeans, boots and a tshirt but i'm hiring welders, guys that come in dressed nice i will send home to get into more appropriate attire before i walk em through a dirty metal shop and give em a weld test, some come back, some dont ???

 

[Bosshound]

I have been in the Automotive Industry Management for about 20 years. No Interviews yet but just want to be prepared

 

[Kildore]

Then i would say that you did the right thing. I hope that your luck strikes soon for you.

 

[captain]

For a management position you want to show em the best you can be. This is your opportunity to let them see what you can do, not only how you answer the questions but your demeanor and presentation skills. Your goal is to knock their socks off not show up as average or just okay...

 

[ruder]

Wear the suit. It shows respect. If needed you can take the jacket and tie off.

 

[Highliner]

I would agree.. For a management job a suit and tie is not out of line

 

[Lamb busa]

suit!

 

[busa186]

Is it better to be Overdressed for an Interview ?

My wife thinks a nice shirt and slacks are good enough. I just Spent $750 on a nice suit plus accessories thinking if you get the Interview. You want to LOOK GOOD !

Wife is pissed about how much I spent.

Opinions ?

Robert

I did the same thing for my job. Although not as much, my wife was upset as well. I explained to her that it was an investment. I to dress one level hither. Good luck!

 

[Hayabusa4life]

In your case you doing great. Like others stated, I also would dress one level nicer than the job requires. Good luck!

 

[GNBRETT]

look sharp. its a reflection of how you will work and carry urself. dont think for two seconds an employer wont take into consideration the effort you made to show some respect and act like you actually want the position. you want to be remembered not forgotten. ordinary is boring. it doesnt matter if ur gonna wear a suit while working in this position or not.

when I test for promotional exams at work I wear a suit and tie and look sharp even tho my job requires me to wear a monkey suit every day to work which is my uniform. the guys that show up looking like they went to some class for work that they had to look presentable for dont usually fair well and the moderators make no bones about it when evaluating you. ur job is no different im sure even if its only one person interviewing you.

most companies have higher ranking postions like general managers and ceo's that look sharp every day and play that role as they should. why should u be any different?

they will often ask where do you see urself with this company 5 years from now? you can respond by say general manager or ceo or whatever and you will look the part and the person asking you may truly believe that. dress looking like the dept. currier and thats probably how ull be remembered.....

 

[semi]

dress sharp, be early, and get enough sleep the night before...nothing jerks my chain harder than someone yawning while i'm interviewing them!!!

 

[skydivr]

Daniel hit the nail on the head. Given this is a management job, Suit/tie are appropriate. Watch what the person who is interviewing you is wearing is also a good sign. Try to at least match.

Good luck!

 

[superbeagle]

Dress to impress.

 

[SKnight]

Being for management I'd wear the suit, once you walk in immediately canvass the interviewer, if you're far better dressed then shake his hand and immediately hang up the coat like that was the plan all along. Dressed to impress is one thing, conforming to get close to his level goes a long way to showing flexibility.

 

[Poppy]

My rule of thumb has always been to dress one level nicer than you would if you were doing the job.

If the job calls for a t-shirt, wear a polo. If it calls for a polo, try a shirt and tie. If it calls for a shirt and tie, bring a suit.

It has always worked out for me. Good luck!

This is right in line with most hiring practices. Plus, as mentioned, if you wear a suit, the jacket can come off!

 

[Strife]

Did you ask her what she thought a fair amount to spend would of been?