My coat is kind of out dated but I have nice sweaters. Would it be acceptable? Plus its cold out.
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02-04-2013, 01:28 PM #1
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Is it ok to wear a sweater and tie instead of a suit coat and tie to interview?
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02-04-2013, 01:30 PM #2
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Ive rocked these to all my interviews, without a tie. Button down shirt with a sweater.
Although, I think it really comes down to do you look presentable. Any company that would deny you because you didnt have a sport coat on probably sucks to work for in the first place.Live Free or Die
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02-04-2013, 01:32 PM #3
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I'll see if I can authorize it.
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02-04-2013, 01:32 PM #4
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depends on what type of job it's for I would say. To me the type of job dictates acceptable attire for said interview.
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02-04-2013, 01:33 PM #5
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no........
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02-04-2013, 01:35 PM #6
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You're fine with the sweater / tie combo. Add a cummerbund if you're feeling under dressed.
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02-04-2013, 01:52 PM #7
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probably not a christmas sweater this close to valentines day.
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02-04-2013, 01:53 PM #8
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Sr. Network Engineer.. Originally Posted by 2nd mate
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02-04-2013, 01:54 PM #9
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How close to Boston are you?
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02-04-2013, 01:55 PM #10
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Go for something younger looking. Originally Posted by Tuckerman
The Sr in the title doesn't mean they're looking for someone old enough to wear a jacket/jumper combo. Originally Posted by Downbound Train
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02-04-2013, 01:56 PM #11
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Im in NH about 1h 40min ish to Boston. This job is on the MA/NH boarder.
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02-04-2013, 02:02 PM #12
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Have you considered the Dickie?
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02-04-2013, 02:04 PM #13
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Yeah that's what I wore for my phone interview. Originally Posted by Yanos
Have you considered the Dickie?
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02-04-2013, 02:14 PM #14
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You're pretty fit, right (crossfit thread? Ultra marathon)? This gives you a lot of leeway. If you're fat, you'd best have a well tailored suit. If you're in good shape, and your hair and facial hair are under control you should be ok, depending on the organization your interviewing with. Know anyone who works there you could ask?
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02-04-2013, 02:16 PM #15
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If you really want the job you should "dress" the part
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02-04-2013, 02:18 PM #16
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Sweater vest, you are after all an engineer.
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02-04-2013, 02:21 PM #17
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Go for it.
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02-04-2013, 02:26 PM #18
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Ask whoever granted you the interview what the dress code is.
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02-04-2013, 02:30 PM #19
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Sure...if you are going for the Ozzie Nelson look Originally Posted by Tuckerman
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02-04-2013, 02:34 PM #20
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i would wear a jacket to the interview. If your jacket is outdated, get a new blue sport jacket. You need one, everyone does, and a sportscoat and tie is versatile in most occasions, even if you dont own a nice suit.
Your hesitation is probably your good instincts kicking in.
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02-04-2013, 02:40 PM #21
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How bad do you want the job? Originally Posted by MMP
I'd think if it were a very small laid back company working out of someones house/small office setting sweater would be ok. A real office setting requires a suit IMHO or at minimum nice shoes, pants, shirt, tie & coat. Buy the coat, they're inexpensive enough."Wherever beer is brewed, all is well. Whenever Beer is drunk, life is good" -- Czech proverb.
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02-04-2013, 02:45 PM #22
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Just so we are all clear, pants will be worn?
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02-04-2013, 02:50 PM #23
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This totally depends on the job. I wear a suit to work about two days per month. But if someone showed up to interview with me and did not either (1) wear a suit, or (2) call me, ask if I'd like him/her to wear a suit and hear me say "Hell, no, we only wear suits when we aboslutley have to," I would have serious qauestions about either (1) their judgment or (2) how badly they wanted the job, and I'm not hiring people who have bad judgment or who don't really want to work here. Originally Posted by Tuckerman
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02-04-2013, 03:05 PM #24
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02-04-2013, 03:22 PM #25
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Have to agree with MMP - sport coat and tie makes the most sense to me especially if you're after a customer-facing position, but even if you're not.
FWIW (not much) I've been managing NE teams for quite a while, and what I'm ultimately looking for is someone that is capable of more than the position for which I'm hiring ...
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