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Benedict Arnold

Inappropriate clothing for interviews

Does anyone else find it absurd people show up for job interviews in blue jeans and t-shirts? I have always worn a suit and tie, or a dress shirt, slacks, and tie. If I was an interviewer someone who came in jeans wouldn't give me a great first impression.

Posted - February 9, 2017
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  • Blue jeans and a t-shirt? That's nothing. I've seen people show up in flannel PJs... I usually show up in business casual as well.
      February 9, 2017 6:58 PM MST
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  • I guess I'm "old fashioned". At the interview for the job I had before this one I was the only guy out 10 that day who wore a suit/dressed formal. I was told when I was hired my choice of attire was a huge reason why. 
      February 9, 2017 7:03 PM MST
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  • Surprisingly, I've been beaten out of a customer service position before by a guy with ripped up shorts with string hanging off and a lightly stained white t-shirt. I came in wearing black slacks, white button up shirt, and a blue tie. I still can't fathom that. 
      February 9, 2017 8:05 PM MST
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  • Hmmmmm depends what you're interviewing for :) I conduct and give allot of preliminary interviews for various companies. If someone is applying for a "labour job" is perfectly acceptable to show up in jeans and work boots.... If I'm recruiting for an executive position .... Not so much. Dress for the job you want.  
      February 9, 2017 7:12 PM MST
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  • My mother always said that... Dress for the job you want.... Not the one you have
      February 9, 2017 11:26 PM MST
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  • 5808
    How about a construction laborer Jeremy?
    Gonna wear your suit?
      February 9, 2017 7:13 PM MST
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  • Exactly :)
      February 9, 2017 7:16 PM MST
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  • Yes. One should still dress up  bit.  Work clothes are appropriate for on the job.
      February 9, 2017 7:21 PM MST
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  • 5808
    I should hope so...haha
      February 9, 2017 7:35 PM MST
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  • For the interview I sure will wear my suit or dress shirt, slacks, and tie. I was raised to dress up like you own the place you're interviewing at.
      February 9, 2017 7:25 PM MST
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  • 5808
    there's no interview Jeremy
    you show up, hop in the truck
    go to the job and work. haha
    ...just poking some fun at you Jeremy

    Oh I blew it
    You were talking specifically talking about
    an interview
    ...humble apologies This post was edited by Baba at February 9, 2017 7:33 PM MST
      February 9, 2017 7:29 PM MST
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  • It's all good Baba. I can take ribbing and teasing. I have a sense of humor and it's virtually impossible to offend me. 
      February 9, 2017 7:32 PM MST
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  • @Jeremey ..... I think I know who you are ....so is why I'm commenting on this ..... Yes should dress a bit above what you would wear to work  for job you are applying for ...Clean and appropriate ..... But if I am giving interview for labourer or someone in "corrections"  I want them  to have proper attire can " ask" walk through place applying for...... Should always ask questions about place appplying and ask for tour of .... And be dressed acordingly. 
      February 9, 2017 11:12 PM MST
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  • When I was working at Subway as assistant manager, a guy rolled in on roller blades, gym shorts, no shirt.  Pulls of his head phones and asks, "Hey, ya hirin'?" We were, but not him.

    Currently I work in food service in a hospital and I'm shocked by how people dress for interviews.  Jeans, untuck shirts, T- shirts.
      February 9, 2017 7:19 PM MST
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  • Hey maaaan, I'd like to apply for the CEO position.

      February 9, 2017 7:25 PM MST
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  • In an outfit like that they'd assume you wanted to make love, not profits.
      February 9, 2017 7:48 PM MST
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  • Profits, profits??? What's that?
      February 9, 2017 9:06 PM MST
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  • They're the reason the Roman's stopped sacrificing Christians in the arena at Rome. The lions were eating all the prophets. 
      February 9, 2017 9:37 PM MST
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  • I'd hire you :)
      February 9, 2017 7:52 PM MST
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  • Cool, you're the best Jaimie.
      February 9, 2017 9:05 PM MST
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  • Nah I not :) I just adore you .. So YOU HIRED ;p
      February 9, 2017 9:13 PM MST
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  • Aw shucks.
      February 9, 2017 9:16 PM MST
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  • Well you're still a potato head to me
    ... So don't get all shucks-y ;p 
      February 9, 2017 9:18 PM MST
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  • 2327
    Depends on the job. If a girl was applying for a stripper position, an outfit that would look good in church may not get her the job. If someone is applying for a job in a Mcdonalds dish room, dressing in a tailor-made suit with a top hat may be a little too far.
      February 9, 2017 7:40 PM MST
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