Interview cloths

[Matsy]

Have a interview tomorrow for a retail position and have a little question about what to wear

 

I had a interview like 2 days ago so my white shirt is still in the laundry so I can't wear that. 

I normally wear a navy suit with a white shirt and navy tie with light blue stripes.

I only have a light blue shirt and a navy shirt spare, the navy will look kinda silly, so light blue it is I guess.

 

What color tie should I wear with a Navy suit + light blue shirt?

I have a solid navy tie (not as dark as the suit)

I have a pattern dark red tie (dark burgundy)

I have a light blue tie with blue stripes

I have a dark navy tie with light blue stripes

 

Any suggestions would be good

[lachyman]

Does it matter?

[coen113]

the solid navy tie/ but i dont like stripes or off-colours.

[Nexus]

I think the red tie would look the best. I find that having too much of the same colour looks odd (navy/blue in your case). Try not to worry about it too much though.

[sonarctica]

Navy suit... that's bit too much IMO lol, just wear something clean

[techswede]

Lighter colours make you seem nicer.

Ooor.. You could go with complete hard gay cosplay

[gampla]

i normally go with black trousers white/blue shirt and a smart black jumper

[Matsy]

Navy suit... that's bit too much IMO lol, just wear something clean

 

Gotten into the habit of wearing a suit for any interviews...seems better.

[chicksoup]

maybe a poloshirt and nice jeans? this will make you look nice and open...and a suit might be trying too hard if you aren't becoming the exec of a big company or lawyer or something along those lines  

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this is what we learned in school

[Cacao]

Navy suit... that's bit too much IMO lol, just wear something clean

You obviously lack broness my friend.

 

[Matsy]

Dunno about you guys, but I find a suit neccacary for all interviews unless its a construction job or something

 

 

You have just one suit? And just three shirts? Get more.

 

Give me money and I will :c

[Hans Christian | Teri]

For a retail position.. A suit is a bit overkill for that to be honest, and that will have a negative influence. Definitely go with something like a poloshirt and some nice jeans. Just look generally well groomed and open.

[ofr057]

nice polo shirt ... colour depends on your hair and skin an denum shorts or jeans depends how hot it is

 

also depends what type of shop your applying for .... if its high class sure a suit would be right but if its for a music shop you would want a band shirt and maybe some jeans

[ofr057]

 

Dunno about you guys, but I find a suit neccacary for all interviews unless its a construction job or something

 

 

 

Give me money and I will :c

 

also dont give them the impression your going to wear a suit all the time .... it gets old and laundry cost heaps

[Guest]

You have just one suit? And just three shirts? Get more.

i dont even have a tie to wear 

let alone a suit

[legopc]

go in every day clothes... 

[Guest]

Have a interview tomorrow for a retail position and have a little question about what to wear

 

I had a interview like 2 days ago so my white shirt is still in the laundry so I can't wear that. 

I normally wear a navy suit with a white shirt and navy tie with light blue stripes.

I only have a light blue shirt and a navy shirt spare, the navy will look kinda silly, so light blue it is I guess.

 

What color tie should I wear with a Navy suit + light blue shirt?

I have a solid navy tie (not as dark as the suit)

I have a pattern dark red tie (dark burgundy)

I have a light blue tie with blue stripes

I have a dark navy tie with light blue stripes

 

Any suggestions would be good

follow this topic since it will be importanté to you

 

wear the dark tie to contrast with your shirt

[rentaspoon]

this is what we learned in school

When i got out of school I found nothing helped in the real life... except Maths

Suit and Tie (closest matching colour) will show you are committed, they will always pick someone who wants (and i mean really wants) to be there with the potential rather than someone with experience that doesn't.

If you go in and feel over dressed as you walk in "sorry if i overdressed this seemed appropriate" works a treat.

[Hans Christian | Teri]

If you go in and feel over dressed as you walk in "sorry if i overdressed this seemed appropriate" works a treat.

 

Well that or you could just dress appropriately to begin with. Being overdressed does have a negative influence on an interview, there is absolutely no doubt about it.

[rentaspoon]

Well that or you could just dress appropriately to begin with. Being overdressed does have a negative influence on an interview, there is absolutely no doubt about it.

True

Should of said this before.

The line is a good defuser, I've been the only one in a suit and tie and from there answer you can usually tell what type of interview its going to be.

You might as well go (IMHO) the best you can be and I never see a suit and tie as over dressed for ann interview.

Anyway goodluck.

[J-man]

Assless chaps?  

 

But in all seriousness, I would say a polo shirt and a pair of kakis.  Especially if you see the other employees already wearing the same.

[DLM_012]

Does it matter?

 

Depending on the job, yup. That rule mostly applies to jobs higher up though in serious management positions (I'm not talking McDonalds or BK)

[DLM_012]

If I had to go for a job a McDonalds or BK, id still suit up. Employers want to see that but unfortunately they have to come down to earth were most of the people applying for those positions dont take the interview as seriously as they should. Keep in mind also that by taking the time and effort to prepare, they may see you fill other more desirable jobs within the franchise in the future, purely because of the fact you stood out from everyone else. All that aside, you have to be able to fill the role that the suit portrays too.

No I'd definitely still wear a suit to even a fast food interview. I'm talking about being hired for a corporate management position you might want to be very particular about what color suit, tie, and dress shirt you wear because apparently things like those matter. A HR person confirmed that for me

[J-man]

Dont listen to the morons who tell you not to wear a suit. A suit tells your prospective employer all about you, so its fundamental to any workplace application and interview. I like the idea of a red tie with navy suit, work well together. One thing to not forget is clean shoes, with shine if you have them. Suits embody confidence, authority and responsibility which is something you want to portray. Good luck.

 

I can see your point and was only commenting based on my experiences.  I have only had one job in retail and that was through a friend.  Aside from that, I have had a couple of menial labor jobs.  One was at a company where we scanned paper blueprints to create a searchable digital database.  I showed up for that interview wearing a suit and the guy told me he better not see me dressed like that again.  He was an asshole and I eventually quit because I couldn't stand him.  I guess my point is that there will be circumstances in which a suit is just overdressing.  Although, you could also argue that I still got the job.  So who knows.  I would still go Polo Shirt and Kakis, especially if that is what the other employees wear.

 

Also, was the use of the word moron really necessary?  

[Norwegiantweaker]

I think the red tie would look the best. I find that having too much of the same colour looks odd (navy/blue in your case). Try not to worry about it too much though.

Red tie? its not hitman dude haha