I have an interview tomorrow, which is nothing new to me. I have interviewed with numerous companies and I'm very confident in my interviews and in my experience, usually. This one tomorrow morning is different. Every job I have ever had in the past has been a white collar job, so it's been easy - suit and tie (I'm a guy) Tomorrow I'm interviewing for the railroad (norfolk southern) as a yard clerk. Now, from what I've read, this is a white collar-ish position within the railroad, but it's still in the yard, within blue collar working conditions...I'm really excited about the job, but I don't want to go to the interview overdressed in a suit, or underdressed in khaki's. I'm not above blue collar work, I just never worked in that area. What should I wear?
2007-11-27 11:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by tribe2437 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I work for Norfolk Southern and recommend wearing khakis and a nice shirt. Don't wear the suit because I guarantee you, you'll be over dressed.
Good Luck to you, I hope the interview goes well.
All the advice I can give you is to mention it being a career, often. They want to know that you are serious about being there and this isn't a transitional job for you until something better comes up.
2007-11-30 17:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by haley_cb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say wear the suit anyway to the interview. Better to take a chance on being a little overdressed than underdressed.
2007-11-27 12:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think wearing a good suit with a tie is always a good idea. I have interviewed many people, and I expect them to dress well. I consider it a sign of respect.
2007-11-27 11:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Engelbert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember to dress for the job. Do not wear a suit. Wear the nicest dress pants you have and a very nice shirt. No tie.
2007-11-27 11:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Robert D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In reading the brief description, I think that shirt and tie with dress pants would favor over a full suit. Is it cold where you are now? Maybe shirt/tie and a sweater would look nice without being overly pretentious.
2007-11-27 11:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by jon b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would still wear the suit. Or the suit w/o the jacket.
2007-11-27 11:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by trixibel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋