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interview attire question

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by smiling_bear, Jan 16, 2004.

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  1. smiling_bear

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    folks, have a question to ask...

    I am interviewing for a job as a professor in a university in the south. I fly in at 5pm and the chairman will pick me up from the airport and take me out for dinner. What do I wear for such occasion? I am thinking to just wearing a nice sweater and casual pants since I will be on the plane for 6 hrs and I don't really want to wear a shirt and tie on the plane. What do people think ? sweater? shirt and not tie? or the full business attire ?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 smiling_bear, Jan 16, 2004
  2. RocketMan Tex

    RocketMan Tex Contributing Member

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    Sweater and casual pants for the dinner, suit and tie for the interview.
     
    #2 RocketMan Tex, Jan 16, 2004
  3. PieEatinFattie

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    It is always better to overdress than underdress for these types of things. You can always lose the tie and jacket if it is obvious that it is exceptable. You don't have to wear them on the plane either. Just put them in the overhead or ask the steward to hang the jacket up for you and put them on when you land.
     
    #3 PieEatinFattie, Jan 16, 2004
  4. AroundTheWorld

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    Suit and tie. Better err on the side of caution.
     
    #4 AroundTheWorld, Jan 16, 2004
  5. Dubious

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    My grandpa the haberdasher said " If you want to impress'em, out dress'em"
     
    #5 Dubious, Jan 16, 2004
  6. Tonaaayyyy

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    yea suit and tie.. but dont over do it! my teacher taught me some things for interviews.. you wanna impress them.. but dont get too much of wat you dont usually wear. ;)

    sorry if thats kinda confusing :D
     
    #6 Tonaaayyyy, Jan 16, 2004
  7. super_mario

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    For dinner I would wear a sports coat and slacks. Maybe a tie as well but I don't think that a suit is necessary.
     
    #7 super_mario, Jan 16, 2004
  8. Tonaaayyyy

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    try something like black slacks.. nice blue button up shirt and a matching tie

    or khaki slacks.. light blue button up shirt .. nice dark redish brown shoes and matching belt.. with a blue jacket.

    haha i dunno its a thought tho
     
    #8 Tonaaayyyy, Jan 16, 2004
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    I'd probably do a blazer w/ no tie for dinner and a suit for the interview...

    For any interview, a nice navy or dark suit is perfect...
     
    #9 rrj_gamz, Jan 16, 2004
  10. Rocket104

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    Suit and tie or sportcoat and tie. Definitely don't underdress, especially if you don't know the restaurant. It'll likely be nice.
     
    #10 Rocket104, Jan 16, 2004
  11. Pole

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    wear a tux.....make sure the shirt has lots of ruffles and big lapels.

    tails, tophat and a cane wouldn't hurt either.
     
    #11 Pole, Jan 16, 2004
  12. smiling_bear

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    Thanks, guys.

    I was actually thinking of wearing a Rockets jersey (Yao), but you guys shot me down ...:D
     
    #12 smiling_bear, Jan 16, 2004
  13. Manny Ramirez

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    Ooh, you have to wear a monocle as well!
     
    #13 Manny Ramirez, Jan 16, 2004
  14. Tonaaayyyy

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    lmao
     
    #14 Tonaaayyyy, Jan 16, 2004
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    It's not what's on the outside that counts , it's whats underneath......go with the thong!!!
     
    #15 Bogey, Jan 16, 2004
  16. Master Baiter

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    This guy got a job somehow. I think you should follow his lead.

    [​IMG]
     
    #16 Master Baiter, Jan 16, 2004
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