Is it possible to overdress for a job interview?

[wELLsculptedbrows]

Ok. Suit it is.

Now I'm not even sure why I was worried about this in the first place.

Thanks all. 

[hemmy]

I don't know if they make you solve technical problems during the interview, but if so avoid long periods of silence while you are thinking about how to solve it

[TBL]

I don't know if they make you solve technical problems during the interview, but if so avoid long periods of silence while you are thinking about how to solve it

Excellent point. While formulating your response, try regaling the interviewer with the antics from your latest pak. You might also inquire if the interviewer has any single daughters. I've heard this really works well. 

[wELLsculptedbrows]

I don't know if they make you solve technical problems during the interview, but if so avoid long periods of silence while you are thinking about how to solve it

Is it alright to consult my Windows Phone? 

[kitten_mittons]

I don't know if they make you solve technical problems during the interview, but if so avoid long periods of silence while you are thinking about how to solve it

Is it alright to consult my Windows Phone? 

If hemmy is giving the interview, then you just got the job.

[asava]

sport coat may not be a bad idea as long as it isn't horrible. Sounds like the only thing you should stay away from is a striped suit. def would go with a tie that doesn't scream "city boy."

[Rage Against the McKee]

A brown suit might be a good call. Just going out on a limb here.

[pissclams]

According to the lead recruiter for Google, who was a former recruiter for Microsoft, dress 1 "level" above what the normal dress code is at that company.

this part of this hemmy post made me lol

Its true, she was

the important thing for you to focus on is that the only person that her job history mattered to in this thread, was you.  

[chum1]

back on topic, i'd say wearing a tux would qualify as overdressing.

[ChiComCat]

In my old job, some dude came in for a crappy overnight job in a suit and tie.  I hired him.  And no crap, but he had an accounting degree from KU

[pissclams]

back on topic, i'd say wearing a tux would qualify as overdressing.

every interview i've worn a tuxedo to, i ended up getting the job.  so i guess you're wrong.

[Kat Kid]

back on topic, i'd say wearing a tux would qualify as overdressing.

every interview i've worn a tuxedo to, i ended up getting the job.  so i guess you're wrong.

Well we didn't all go to school to become butlers did we Jeeves?  

[CHONGS]

Rule of thumb:

your outfit should cost as much as a paycheck

[felix rex]

Wear your easter jeans.

[Pendergast]

Rule of thumb:

your outfit should cost as much as a paycheck

WTF?  You're rough ridin' crazy.  Low level professionals don't own $2,000 suits.  If they do they're either really into clothes, or someone else bought it for them.

[sys]

it is in the realm of wildlife management.  

dress the opposite of your cv.

[kitten_mittons]

Rule of thumb:

your outfit should cost as much as a paycheck

WTF?  You're rough ridin' crazy.  Low level professionals don't own $2,000 suits.  If they do they're either really into clothes, or someone else bought it for them.

Suit, shirt, tie, shoes = 2k.  Either way, a $2000.00 suit is a good purchase.

[Rage Against the McKee]

Rule of thumb:

your outfit should cost as much as a paycheck

It depends on how often you get paid, really.

[wELLsculptedbrows]

I don't know ...

I feel like the interview itself went great, and the suit felt alright, but I'm thinking the camel hair topcoat might have come off as a bit over the top. 

I guess you get what you pay for when it comes to consultations on professional attire.

Good grief.

This place ...

Trying so hard ...




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