What do you wear to a design job interview?
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- randommail0
That's true, there is no simple answer.
It really does depend on the agency. I guess another tip is the check out the agencies clientele. And dress accordingly. Some agencies have clients like Burger King and others have clients like Prada.
- uberdesigner0
hard hat and a lunch box
- Nairn0
A very recently (and ineptly) skinned Alsation carcass.
- Scotch_Roman0
This topic has been thoroughly addressed here before, but I'll take a stab at it.
In addition to what some have said, It also depends on the vibe of your geographical area. Around here (lower Midwest), it's pretty rare to find designers, even in relatively laid-back studios, who are wearing shorts and ratty old t-shirts on a typical day at the office. Sure they might be wearing jeans and t-shirts, but nicer jeans and fitted shirts vs. something you'd wear for mowing the grass. Coming from the East Coast, things were a lot more laid back. Everyone wore old t-shirts and shorts at my first agency job.
So if your area is more or less conservative: wear a blazer, matching pants (no jeans), nice button down (tucked in), decent shoes that match your belt. It doesn't have to be a suit, but neither should you wear a blazer that's frayed all over the place. Blazer isn't needed of course if it's really warm, just wear a nice shirt.
On the coasts, I think nice jeans are OK as long as the overall impression is sharp.
In general, I think it's better to err on the side of being over-dressed than under-dressed.
- digdre0
if you have nice tattoos, show them.
- NONEIS0
Dude, a blazer, jeans and sneakers is almost overkill. I have been hired by every company I have ever interviewd in person with, and I never had on more than a t-shirt, jeans and chucks...
I always laugh at people that come in here with a shirt and tie, we had like 5 last Friday.
- Well its a matter of comfort for me. I wanna dress up a bit but not preppy.spookykat
- dMullins0
I always wear a suit and suit pants with dress shoes to every interview I've ever had, regardless of what it's for. Wearing a suit doesn't always mean looking a million dollars more rich than the person hiring you. Keep it comfortable dressy.
- spookykat0
Everyone has different thoughts but in my own opinion I think it depends on the company and how strong your portfolio is. If you have strong work but dress like a bum, you definitely will lose points whether or not you believe it. On the other hand with weak work but dressed trendy or classy, I think your chances of getting hired are increased.
- uberdesigner0
wear black. you can never go wrong with that. it also helps if you are dashingly handsome and suave like me.
- Having a shitty middle name helps too.Scotch_Roman
- truevisionary
- Scotch_Roman0
Noneis, do you happen to work for one of the largest branding agencies in STL? I recognize the work.
- NONEIS0
Hey Scotch, I worked for TOKY for 4 years, great place - but I work here now: http://www.secondstory.com
- janne760
nothing but my glorious self-righteous smile.
- duhsign0
freeball, you'll feel more confident and less sweaty...in your balls
- EightyDeuce0
black dress shirt and charcoal slacks, and let your work do the rest.
- Jnr_Madison0
3 women go for a job. The boss decides to test their character and leave $100 on the floor of reception. The first arrives, sees the money and hands it into reception. The second girls comes in and picks up the money and deposits in the charity box. The third comes in, spies the cash and puts it in here bag.
Who does the boss hire?
- >>>Jnr_Madison
- >>Jnr_Madison
- >Jnr_Madison
- The one with the big tits.Jnr_Madison
- word.EightyDeuce
- Jnr_Madison0
Smart casual is what I would do, no jeans. But, as has been covered thoroughly already, depends really on the place.