Hi, my question is is it okay to don on a sports jacket, tie and slacks for a formal job interview?..?

Question

I've gained some weight .. not too bad.. but enough that I can't fit into my good suits .. well, really the pants.. and currently I'm in between jobs.. right now I'm surviving paying bills, etc.. if I get a call for a job interview, would it be okay to wear the above to it? I was considering putting off my job hunt till I shed the unnecesary pounds and could fit again into my suits. I definitely can't afford to buy a whole new bigger one. I appreciate your opinion on this.. I'm concerned that the wardrobe I wear on a potential interview day would affect my chances of clinching a job, which I truly need. Thanks.

Hey there, well, I'm looking to apply to corporate positions (thinking administrative and/or customer service.. I'd also be open for an entry level marketing position.. that sounds interesting).. but not in the managerial nor executive arena.. don't really qualify for such leadership roles, unfortunately. Wow, they sell suits for $100..

Answer 1

If the job requires a suit and you don't wear one to the interview, your chances of getting the job are lessened. If the job requires that you look neat, clean and presentable, then a tasteful jacket & slacks should be fine.

Consider this - it's not worth wearing anything to the interview that you wouldn't consider wearing every day to work. If the job is selling $1000 suits in a store and you have to buy your own $1000 suits to wear to work, would you consider a job if you had to buy several of them?

Most office jobs (if they require a tie) will be okay with your wearing a nice jacket and slacks to work. I would suggest that you dress for an interview in the best clothes that you would consent to wearing every day. If you wore a $1000+ suit to the interview and got the job, will they be disappointed with you when you wear a sports coat to work?

Get a haircut, shave (or trim your facial hair), shower that morning and wear clean, unwrinkled clothes. Have a good positive attitude about the interview and make it clear that they *need* you for this job. You'll do fine.

Answer 2

Well, Stan, you didn't mention where you are applying for jobs. I generally recommend that you dress the same as (or better than) the people who currently work for the prospective employer. If the staff is generally wearing suits (like at a law office, accounting firm, bank, etc.). I'm afraid that you may have to invest in a suit that fits. I say "invest" literally: don't damage your future earnings potential because you didn't want to go to Penney's and pick up a suit for $100 (Value City also has some pretty decent suits for cheap, and they do alterations as well).

Good luck!

Answer 3

You can go with what you described to a job interview unless it it for a really high management position. But having conducted interviews for 15 years, anyone that doesn't come in with jeans is acceptable. As you know most large firms have gone much more casual in their daily jobs. And unless you have to go to a
meeting with the CEO present, a nice sports jacket incl. tie is OK on a daily basis. Just make sure the sports jacket and the pants complement each other. If you shop for pants, take the jacket with you. The tie should also be complimenting the outfit.
Good Luck.

Answer 4

Depends on the company and the position. For an higher-up, managerial position or a company with a business in which conservatism is expected (banking, law, etc) you should have a suit. Check a thrift shop or maybe borrow one. For a more casual oriented company or industry (education, entertainment, dot com) your wardrobe choice may be sufficient as long as they match well.
Most career experts advise erring on the side on conservative, if you are unsure.

Answer 5

It depends on the image you want to portray. Usually an executive position would deem this inappropriate and likely, you wouldn't land the job. Image is a HUGE component of the actual interview process, so dress appropriately!

Maybe you should come back and let us know what interview you are going in for so we can better assist you :)

Good luck!

Answer 6

Well if I were you I'd keep wearing the suit with doing excercises as well to lose some weight. Mostly at interviews, you are seated anyways, just try not to make it look like you're uncomfortable. I really don't even think interviewers look to see if your clothes fit or not, they're more concerned how you answer their questions.

Answer 7

In my personal own opinion, i imagine for you to not positioned on denims with a tie and the jacket from the tournament. in case you ought to, per chance you ought to positioned on that pants (see you later as they're not VERY formal), with a gown blouse, yet with no tie, and doubtless leave one button open on the proper. desire that helps!