What to wear for interview
 

Ok so I have an interview for an estimator/project manager on Friday. I have been told it is to be an informal interview with the lady from HR. What do I wear? Do I go smart casual or wear a suit? What about a tie?

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Difficult to say without knowing the company, it's culture and any dress codes. It is always better to overdress than under dress. If you are not sure then a suit and tie will be best.

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Hi

Suit and tie.

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Rule of thumb - so I have been told - Dress one level higher than the job you are applying for. Just because it's an "informal" interview, doesn't mean it's informal dress.

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Smart casual I would say.... tie perhaps, but not a suit.

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I'm another one that says suit and tie.

I work in HR now - dress and look smart :)

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A suit will not be wrong. In the worst case it will be more formal than you need and assumed to be a feature of being British. An open necked shirt might be wrong, even if you do have attractive bristling and a valuable medal on an expensive chain. I'd do the safe thing.

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wear a fur coat, wellington boots and a hockey mask

but seriously, this is canada not mars, wear what you would in the UK

smart casual / informal / blah blah blah.... its a job interview.... rarely does the expression 'Dress to IMPRESS' hold such validity.

good luck!

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You can't go wrong with a suit. If you feel the company might be a little less formal then you could lose the tie.

That being said, the last interview(s) I had here were business casual but I did have a pretty good idea of corporate culture beforehand.

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Thanks guys, I was think of wearing a suit, just needed confirmation.

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Suit and tie.
Don't even consider wearing anything more casual, especially for the position you are going for.
Many other people going for the same interview might take the 'informal' bit too literal and you will have the advantage over them. Trust me, even if all the other candidates wear less smart stuff.
From my experiences I would say this is a first getting-to-know-you type interview to see if you're a good fit, before any more 'formal' interview with the big boss later. That's what the 'informal' part means.

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same as others, go for smart, better to be over dressed than under, good luck:thumbsup:

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Specifically a bow tie. And no shirt.

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cravat

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Suit AND tie? What are we in, the 1950's?

Go with a smart suit with NO tie.

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You are Frank Butcher in disguise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYvh8nwTMX4

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Not the 1950's, this is ultra-conservative Ottawa - he should wear a suit and tie!

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Don't forget to have a large Tims in your hand they will take you on right away

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Or better yet, a large box of Timbits to share with everyone when you arrive.

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1950's Ottawa sounds horrible :thumbdown:

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back when it was fields for as far as the eye could see

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And farmers ploughing stuff, wearing their shirt and ties. Life and ploughing was very elegant back then i reckon.

Unlike these days where nobody cares where their seeds are planted.

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i blame all these blaady immigrants

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110% suit and tie!! No question about it!!

I went to an "informal" interview or "chat" as they called it.....i wore a suit and tie, its shows you are proffessional and serious about the position.....I dont think you can ever be overdressed for a job interview... maybe if it for a labouring or casual type job yes, but not for anything else.

Good luck!

Paul

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I don't even know how to fasten a tie :thumbdown:

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But, by the looks of you, I'll bet you could peel a banana with your feet.

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Do what all other guys do. You get your wife / Mom to tie it for you one time, then every time afterwards when you take it off slip it over your head without unfastening it. You can keep it that way for decades.

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Racist

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:D

I think i'll remain firmly planted in modern times and not wear one. It'll be easier for all involved i think.

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I don't own a tie. But if I did, I do have the ability to do a decent knot in it.

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Drifting the thread slightly. I've had all manner of vendors come visit me trying to sell me stuff at work (current and previous employers.) It's always interesting to see how they might be dressed for what can be a formal occasion. Some do come suited and booted, particularly some from the larger organisations and the senior guys. Most are business casual, some wear plaid, the odd one in jeans. One example that caused amusement was the guy from Ottawa who visited Newfoundland in early June. Now in early June, I believe it is hot(ish) in Ottawa, but in Newfoundland it can be 2C, rain, drizzle and fog, which it was on this occasion. He arrived wearing chinos, a golfing polo shirt, a light waterproof jacket, sandals and no socks. Now I did think that the sandals and no socks was inappropriate for a business meeting, but since he spent his 36 hours in St. John's freezing his arse off, I derived a certain amount of amusement and placed the order with him anyway. He wasn't as amusing as the guy who came to see us who was very obviously drunk but that's another story......

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I bought double glazing from someone who was half cut. It all worked out fine.

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OK I wore the suit and tie. It was dress down friday, but the woman from HR thanked me for making the effort. The interview went well and she has told me they want me back next week to meet the owner.

I hope all interviews go this well. 1st application and a second interview:thumbsup:

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Awesome. And now is where you really mess with their heads.

For the boss, you wear shorts, flip flops and a knotted hanky on your head. :p

Well done though. Suiting up is always the best option. :thumbsup: