Dressing For Success - What is wrong with people?

[crazyjoe]

I had someone come in this morning for an interview at 7:30am. Now I work in Business Banking for one of the largest financial groups in the world. I "Suit Up" everyday! No if's and's or buts about it. At work = Suit. The ONLY time I am working and not in a suit is if I am playing golf with a client. That's it!
The guy came in wearing dress pants and a golf polo? WTF was he thinking...
Now even if the job was business casual (which it is not) I would still wear a suit on my interview. No way am I hiring him. Am I being harsh or what?

Just curious, how did you get into that field? School? college?

 

[billfred]

Interview = suit

everyone should know this

Exactly - I don't care what job you are interviewing for.

 

[Tytan]

He was trying to get a job so he could buy a suit. I know that the proper dress is a big deal in the business world, but if someone is well qualified and can be groomed a little; You should give him a break during his interview.

 

[CrazyRussian]

Just curious, how did you get into that field? School? college?

I second that question, very curious

 

[yonkers weights]

I went to college for Business Management and Communications. I ran several health clubs for a couple of years after college, then I got a job working for the Mayor doing Economic Development. I did that for 4 years and took my current job 2 years ago.

Just curious, how did you get into that field? School? college?

 

[yonkers weights]

I agree and if he was amazing then yes.
He is 43 years old and should know better. Has expierence in this line of work too. See my point.
Young person just out of college, yes, they would get a break but not this guy. These days you can pick up a cheap suit if you are young for interviews for like $99. Buy a black suit, 2 white shirts and 2 ties and you are ready to interview for under $200. Then when you get the job increase your closet after a couple of checks.

He was trying to get a job so he could buy a suit. I know that the proper dress is a big deal in the business world, but if someone is well qualified and can be groomed a little; You should give him a break during his interview.

 

[seaking420]

Fuck suits, I go into interviews with sandals on no shirt and a cowboy hat. Whats up now !!!!

J/K seriously, any job interview you should wear a suit. First impressions are big, and your first impression is how the person looks----hair combed(sorry Jh1), shaved, clothes, handshake, etc

 

[yonkers weights]

Agree 100%. In an interview you need to sell yourself! If you don't look the part then...

 

[calveless wonder]

suits are a must in the business world, at least in an interview. you need to look professional and act like you give a shit

i love wearing suits, makes me feel ready to work

 

[yonkers weights]

I love putting my suit on in the am.
Gets me pumped up! Dress for success!!!

"When I am not closing deals, I'm closing deals!"