Here's the situation. I worked for a retail electronics store for a year and a half. I had left this past January when my husband was deployed to Afghanistan and became a full time student. Anyway... out of the blue this company called yesterday to see if I could come back as a seasonal employee. I agreed to an interview tomorrow. What should I wear? Should I wear a suit as though I'm applying for the job the first time or something more casual such as black pants and a blouse? I know the people I am interviewing with and have become friends with a couple of them in my time away from the company. It's just an odd situation since I hadn't thought about going back until the phone call.
2006-10-27 09:18:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A lot of HR people won't hire you if you are over dressed. For example: warehouse worker comes in a suit, they may veiw them as over qualified and will think he will be unhappy with the positon. But, if you go in under dressed you can just forget about it.
It also depends on where your from. Where I lived in Jersey, you could wear a suit to all interviews (even McDonalds). Now where I live in Virginia and people don't even wear suits for proffesional jobs and if you do they think your a stuck up northerner (which I am).
Wear whatever your comfortable in as long as it is proffesional. It is more important that you have a neat and clean appearance. And if you feel comfortable, you look more comfortable and they will be percieved it as confidence (which will help you interview better).
2006-10-27 09:56:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of work you will be doing. How about the pants and a blouse and a blazer or some sort of jacket. You are right that a suit may be too severe. Good luck!
2006-10-27 16:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule for interviewing is to dress as your potential employer dresses, only a little nicer. If this is a more casual business, you would be fine wearing a blouse and pants, especially since you already know them and have worked for them.
2006-10-27 16:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by goofygirlky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a suit is a bit too much. Go with black pants and a blouse and maybe a nice jacket to make it dressy without being over the top.
2006-10-27 16:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by katybeth212001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could probably be more casual, since you have worked there in the past. You've also become friends with them so it is probably not going to be such a serious interview.
2006-10-27 16:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by Queenbgwen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Always wear one "level" above what you believe others will be wearing (such as prospective co-workers). It's better to dress up than dress down.
This article may help, too.
2006-10-27 16:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by i.am.me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being conservative is the best way to go. Better to have them tell you, "Wow, you're overdressed." than have them not give you the job because did not appear your best. Unless, of course, since you know the people it's just a formality. In any case, I wouldn't wear anything less than their standards for people when they are on the job.
Hooyah to your hubby!! and good luck to you. Sounds like you got your s--- together.
2006-10-27 16:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by canela 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should indeed wear a ladies business suit, preferrably blue or black. Slacks are fine, but if you wear a skirt it should be BELOW the knee.
2006-10-27 16:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Still wear the suit, just in case you have to unexpectedly meet someone new.
2006-10-27 16:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always wear a suit. You can never go wrong. Always dress for success.
2006-10-27 16:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋