nwr: What do you usually wear for an interview?

jantany26 Posted: Jul 23, 2005 04:22 PM

nwr: What do you usually wear for an interview?

Can you wear a cardigan with a matching shirt and pants or skirt or do you have to wear a blazer? what's appropiate especially now in the summer?
also does color matter, can I wear red?

adioguardi Posted: Jul 23, 2005 04:25 PM

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Are you talking about a job interview? For a job interview you should wear a dark (black or navy) suit, preferably with a skirt, and a light-colored shirt, no matter what the weather is.

jantany26 Posted: Jul 23, 2005 04:28 PM

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yes, a job interview. thanks

Happybride2005 Posted: Jul 23, 2005 04:32 PM

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Posted by adioguardi

Are you talking about a job interview? For a job interview you should wear a dark (black or navy) suit, preferably with a skirt, and a light-colored shirt, no matter what the weather is.

i agree

Jackie&Justin Posted: Jul 23, 2005 06:15 PM

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Depends where...teachers are supposed to wear certain things I hear.....I also hear, dont wear dangly earings, cause the person will stare at them the whole time...lol

SomethingBlu Posted: Jul 23, 2005 08:36 PM

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I always wear the same thing...either

A black skirt suit and white shirt, stud earrings, minimal make-up and my hair in a bun

A grey and blue pinstripe pant suit with a white shirt, minimal make-up and my hair in a bun

Long hair should *always* be worn up since it seems more 'professional'...silly, but corporate attire is strict.

Good luck chica!

maybride03 Posted: Jul 23, 2005 09:02 PM

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I agree with the suit for a job interview, unless the interviewer specifically told you something different. I was told that even if the company does not require suits on a regular basis, it's always better to be overdressed for an interview than underdressed.

jantany26 Posted: Jul 23, 2005 10:28 PM

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thank you everyone.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jul 23, 2005 10:32 PM

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I haven't interviewed in a very long time (thank God! )

but I have always worn a skirt suit.

Don't wear too much jewelry... simple studs or pearls and tasteful makeup.

katieshope Posted: Jul 24, 2005 02:02 AM

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For my last interview (which I got the job) I wore a black below the knee length skirt and a fitted button down blouse. It was in the summer, and I wasn't about to put on a suit, and I got the job!! I think as long as you look professional you'll be fine.

Danielle2207 Posted: Jul 24, 2005 08:31 AM

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I agree with all the above posts. Good Luck with your interview!!

CalJoe0124 Posted: Jul 24, 2005 10:17 AM

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Honestly I would say a dark suit, black or navy, navy is really the power color, I am a recruiting manager and that is one of the first things we look at.
Better to wear the suit than be underdressed and its worse if you aren't wearing a suit and the interviewer is.

Good luck!!!

SummerBride06 Posted: Jul 24, 2005 02:22 PM

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i'm a teacher. i have a beautiful powder blue suit (skirt not pants) that i wore to interviews. i usually got called back.

i think it made me stand out because EVERYONE else always wore black or navy. for the job i have now, i was the ONLY PERSON who got a job from the 8 others i interviewed with!!

MrsStefan Posted: Jul 24, 2005 09:44 PM

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You are supposed to wear a suit, but in 2005 you dont HAVE to wear a skirt suit, even though some think you SHOULD (like my mom). But for schools, its much more traditional so it cant hurt.

If you get a 3 button blazer, this is the order you button the buttons:

Top= sometimes
Middle=always
Bottom=Never

Just a tip!!!

Danacm80 Posted: Jul 24, 2005 10:11 PM

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I was always told to wear a suit. My manager always looks for that... he really won't hire you unless you have a suit on the interview.. but everyone is different. Generally the darker colors are better but i've also worn light grey & that worked well. You are always safer with a suit, i always wear pants suits though. Suits make you feel more professional so you will come off that way in the interview & look more confident. & like many others said, minimal makeup, jewelry & perfume. Good luck! I'm getting bored with my job so I may have to break out the suits for some interviews soon!