Job Interview tomorrow....
So I applied for a drafting position through a temp agency (apparently over a year ago). I had an interview with the temp director and things went well and she forwarded my information to the survey/civil firm. They do not want me for the drafting position, but because of my survey experience working in the field, they may have something else for me that might work (they said inspections, plan research, etc). In addition, they are willing to work around my school schedule and have me work part-time.
My question to you guys is this (probably kind of silly). When I went for the first interview, I wore a suit, based on a comment by my first party chief way back when (and was crazy over-dressed at the temp place). For this interview tomorrow (with the actual company), the temp lady said that "the place is pretty relaxed, probably no need to wear a suit, probably just some kakhis and a nice shirt." I feel like the suit would be more professional, but was wondering if it could be a negative. If the place really is more laid back, could they think the suit is overboard?
Thanks for the input. Probably a newbie question.
A tie is about as far as I'd go. If you look too pretty they may stick you in a cubicle.
from what I am reading, I see nothing wrong with nice slacks and button down shirt-good luck!
My earliest interviews I attended in a suit. I really do not believe that was the deciding factor in if I got the job, but I also doubt it hurt.
After getting a good deal of field experience, I came to realize that for MOST positions in the field, a pair of khakis and a nice dress shirt (perhaps as far as a sport coat and tie) would be sufficient to allow the interviewer to know that you would come to work dressed appropriately.
I find that a suit makes me feel uncomfortable. Personally, I would probably go with a sport coat and khakis.
Jon spoke my view.
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Khakis and a Polo.
Tie and casual jacket.
You can go both ways from there.
Being an "Ol Phart", I like 'proper' dress code followers.
I was in a public place not too long ago, early before noon, when there were three professional surveyors in the room.
Two looked as though they had come from crawling from under a truck moments before !
Read: Not too professional, looked like they only had one dress code, repulsive.
DGG
This is NOT a newbie question.
Leave the suit AND tie at home.
Dress comfortably like you will on the more important days once you get the job.
Most importantly be relaxed and confident.
Good Luck brother!
A suit may be a bit much....perhaps slacks, sport jacket and tie.
I would not dress down i.e., polo shirt, no collar, jeans, etc., etc.
If I were you I would go naked. Just to show them I mean business.
Welcome aboard Newbie 🙂
