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Ivan Sputnik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 09:13 PM
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Job interview attire
I have an interview for a permanent job coming up in an office where I've worked many times as a freelancer. The dress code there is office casual, and that's how they've always seen me dressed. Should I wear a business suit for the interview, go office casual or go halfway with a jacket and tie? Wondering...
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vivalarev Donating Member (503 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 09:15 PM
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1. Never go halfway...
Personaly, Id wear a suit, but it sounds like you may be able to get by with biz casual since youve been there and they know you. Good luck either way.
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Jade Fox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 09:16 PM
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2. Go formal.....
It's the gesture they will be looking for. They figure (subconciously or not)
that if the job is worth it to you, you will make the effort.

Good luck!
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thinkingwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-12-05 09:16 PM
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3. you want them to see you as an employee
dress a 1/2 step nicer than regular attire, but don't go overboard.

For example, if nobody wears a tie, putting on a tie would be ok. A tie and a sport coat would be a little much, but still in the ok range. But a suit would be too much.

By the way, this is all just my opinion. Whenever I was hiring, though, I liked when the interviewee blended in well with the rest of my staff.
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