I don’t know which is worse: people who wear a suit for the interview, then never wear one again; or employers who expect you to suit up everyday, but the job pays less than $50,000/yr and comes with no clothing allowance.
I say that Dressing For Success has become far, far too slack. We need to go back to powdered wigs and tailcoats. All this loosey-goosey tuxedo business just shows a lack of respect to our peers.
What a great response, and one that is sure make an impression: bad or maybe a very good impression.That could certainly show you the environment you would be working in.
As an outside appraiser,The guys I worked with were expected to wear conservative suits and ties. Wearing a tie around machinery is dangerous, Most of the guys kept a tie in their car for the few times they went into the office..There were only 7 women appraisers in the company nationwide when I started. Our dress code was less defined. NE Corporate management thought We should wear dress suits and heels – totally impractical and not inspiring respect from shops. I usually wore non-descript clothing – khakis,polo shirt, a casual jacket. Local managment was OK with that.
But a regional manager called me on my appearance one day when I stopped by the office to use the copy machine..I told him -Since you didn’t assign me to work in the slums to scare me off, it must be because the guys are afraid to work there. I’d be scared too if I had to go there wearing a dark suit and tie. He never questioned my clothing choice again.
mischugenah over 9 years ago
That’s why I like being in the tech field. For us ‘dress for success’ is a polo shirt and jeans.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member over 9 years ago
I don’t know which is worse: people who wear a suit for the interview, then never wear one again; or employers who expect you to suit up everyday, but the job pays less than $50,000/yr and comes with no clothing allowance.
Agent54 over 9 years ago
Wrong message is either a job interview or a nooner.
gregcartoon Premium Member over 9 years ago
I say that Dressing For Success has become far, far too slack. We need to go back to powdered wigs and tailcoats. All this loosey-goosey tuxedo business just shows a lack of respect to our peers.
jbmlaw01 over 9 years ago
Have not worn a suit on the job since 2008. Hope it stays that way.
Ratbrat over 9 years ago
I work from home so I wear whatever doesn’t itch.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 9 years ago
Agreed Larry.
ellisaana Premium Member over 9 years ago
What a great response, and one that is sure make an impression: bad or maybe a very good impression.That could certainly show you the environment you would be working in.
ellisaana Premium Member over 9 years ago
As an outside appraiser,The guys I worked with were expected to wear conservative suits and ties. Wearing a tie around machinery is dangerous, Most of the guys kept a tie in their car for the few times they went into the office..There were only 7 women appraisers in the company nationwide when I started. Our dress code was less defined. NE Corporate management thought We should wear dress suits and heels – totally impractical and not inspiring respect from shops. I usually wore non-descript clothing – khakis,polo shirt, a casual jacket. Local managment was OK with that.
But a regional manager called me on my appearance one day when I stopped by the office to use the copy machine..I told him -Since you didn’t assign me to work in the slums to scare me off, it must be because the guys are afraid to work there. I’d be scared too if I had to go there wearing a dark suit and tie. He never questioned my clothing choice again.
Number Three over 9 years ago
Sadly the truth.
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