Interview attire
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- Mick
So, as a designer, what do you wear to interviews...
- funky to look arty
- suity to look professional
- nothing to make an impression?And how do you know whether the company you're interviewing for likes the professional look or the grunge look?
- Mick0
I should have known - nobody interviews anymore in this crappy job market ;)
- ian0
Go for professional, shirt, tie, pants and shoes.
Creative Director I work with said if someone isn't willing to put a shirt and trousers on to meet an employer or client then they just look unprofessional.
- SoulFly0
For designers, I can tell from experience that you don't have to wear an armani suit or nothing so fancy like that, but always do wear khakis, shirt and tie.
The most important thing is to wear nice clean shoes (real leather if possible), and NOT to wear white gym socks. That is a big thing interviewers look for.
- Tyrone0
wear a dickey.
- ********0
I would put on a suit and tie brother to be safe. Plus, they expect you to be in one, even though you might not have to wear them everyday.
- Tyrone0
I agree with JazX except i would just wear the tie, no shirt. Oh and just shirt cuffs.....to be on the safe side. Oil up whole you're at it.
- ********0
word
- taragee0
i agree with tyrone - that way i can tell if a man is rigth for the position
- Tyrone0
Just remember Mick... don't let it all hang out. Always leave em wanting a bit more.
- unknown0
you can wear a nice shirt and tie and pants without having to wear a suit.
And as for khakis...
Wear something that isn't as much a uniform as khaki pants.
Grey wool pants, or a wool/cotton blend works well.
Just go to Banana Republic and they'll fix you up.And good morning newstoday, what will this week bring?
- stimuli0
Please, please, please tell me that you don't wear ties to interviews for creative positions?
- ian0
Went to g to an interview in cords, a shirt and a pair of black pumas.
My 5 year old nephew told me to change and, i quote, 'Tuck in your shirt, you look scruffy.'
be damned if it wasn't the best advice ever, I got the job after I changed into shoes, grey pants and a shirt.
That kid will go far.
- taragee0
i do.
i predict this week is gonna be pretty lousy
- rasko40
I could never wear a suit or a tie to an interview, that is just desperate... a pair of brown cords and a well cut black shirt is as smart as it gets... thats fine I think. And yes I'd be wearing trainers.
- canadian0
straw hats
- stimuli0
I just got a new job after wearing combats, trainers and a casual shirt to an interview. I personally thought I looked like shit but didn't really care. Worked out OK for me though.
As long as you don't look like Stig Of The Dump, it shouldn't matter what you wear, it's the portfolio and personality that counts.
- ian0
Personality goes a long way...
- stimuli0
My advice... superglue a Subbuteo figure into your beard or fringe to create an effective diversion from inappropriate attire.
- travieso0
wear a G4 Titanium Powerbook and make your entrance plugged in a white iPod matching your clean design.
- mitsu0
wear a suit, but wear a nice one. it commands more respect than any other outfit. unless you have a superb resume and intimidating confidence, don't go w/out this or you might feel inadequate during the interview. especially when they stack your resume on top of the 200 others they are evaluating.
and if you can't afford a suit, try to avoid khaki. it's been done to death and should be left in the 90's until it's resurrected later in 2012. black/grey pants, no pleats, no cuffs, square toe shoes, lace up or slip ons are fine. black socks. a nice fitted shirt that isn't too bold. not white though, otherwise you'll look as though you're missing your jacket. not black either - unless you're pants are grey, otherwise you'll look like 4 shades of black which is tacky.
i honestly would avoid a tie at this point. mostly because it's almost as if you're missing a jacket and you're just showing up casually for a 'power lunch', 'pow wow' or whatever corporate cliche you're 'late' for.personally, i take a laptop to showcase my work, if the opportunity presents itself. it's great to go over my resume that at a glance looks like everyone else's in my field, but i want to set myself apart and show my creativity which is something that can't be expressed very well in a resume, especially when they are supposed to be concise. this also gives you an opportunity to steer the interview in the direction you want to go and focus on your positives.
i could go on and on, but these are a few of my opinions which have done wonders for me... even my last interview which was in front of 7 people... yikes!