Do I wear a suit ?

browneyedbazzi

hello2007 wrote: »

A admin role

What sort of company is the job with?

If the company has a website have you checked it out? Have you been to their offices before?

Some creative types can be put off a bit by what they see as 'stuffy/boring/unimaginative' suits so they prefer people to a bit more creative in their dress - even then I prefer to wear a suit to interview but would choose something that's a little bit different or make sure the shirt underneath/accessories are brightly coloured and stand out.

Also, do you know who will be interviewing you? Is it a panel or individual? Male/female?

SUESMITH_2

is it because its dress down friday? its a difficult one to call isnt it?

pinkshoes

I'd always dress smart.

Perhaps the "you can dress down" comment is a test?!?!

Tracey2609

It's a shame the interview is tomorrow - you could've lurked outside their office to see what other people coming out are wearing

I agree with someone's comment earlier - I would dress smartly but have some bright accessories or a bright coloured shirt.

smileylondongal

I wouldn't have thought this was a test but something to say you can dress down on a Friday. I would still go in business wear and wear a blouse that you can wear without the suit jacket if a) too hot or b) if you feel out of place. It's still an interview, after all. Good luck.

gingerdad

i'd suggest smart casual.

we tend to stress to any interviewees that we don't wear suits so wouldn't expect them to, but i would still expect smart casual.

RobertoMoir

It's always better to be a little too smartly dressed than not dressed smartly enough when it comes to interviews. I'd suggest your smartest 'business casual' type of dress. The point someone made already about checking out their website to get a feel of their culture and to see if they have any photos of staff at work to get a hint from is good.

Best of luck with the interview.

KiKi

A suit! Absolutely. Suit skirt and jacket with a smart top, not necessarily a shirt. You can always take the jacket off.

I don't care how casual an organisation is - even on a Friday - you are making a first impression and it's far better to look good than potentially sloppy. This applies to admin roles, too!

KiKi

InsideInsurance

Just because you're dressed in casual clothes doesnt mean you have to be sloppy. I agree with others in that if it is a new media agency then turning up in a suit wouldn't be appropriate and could be seen as a negative in that you wouldn't "fit in".

I certainly wouldn't dress in ripped jeans and a baggy jumper but it may be more a case of tailored trousers and a top than a suit but you havent said what industry it is

Naf

I have always turned up for every stage of any application process in full suit and tie, and would generally advocate the same, but reading some of the posts above I'm not so sure anymore. I suspect what they really mean in their email (did they really say wear what you want, that you should dress casually or just that formal business dress would not be expected?). I would still be dressed to impress, make a good impression. Something where you'll not feel overly under-dressed should they turn up in suits, but you won't feel terribly over-dressed if the rest of the office is in scruffys. A difficult balance; (as a bloke) I'd probably turn up in smart trousers and a shirt that works well enough with or without a tie, and a tie in my bag. Turn up early enough to see other employees about, and possibly another candidate leaving... then decide if the tie was needed. Translate that across genders however you think works best lol. Probably smart trousers and a nice blouse, well accessorised?