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Jim Kata · 10-10-2003, 08:54 AM

So I was thinking about applying for another job in another dept in the same company I work for. I know everybody there and they know me, but was wondering what I should wear for an interview. Do I wear a suit? Business casual? I don't know what to do. I figured some TFP'rs interview people and might have some hints. Thanks in advance. Snoogens.

G5_Todd · 10-10-2003, 08:56 AM

www.thinkgeek.com dress business casual with a tie from there......

water_boy1999 · 10-10-2003, 09:22 AM

Again, my line of work.....
If it is a new business you are going to, always dress to impress. Long sleeve shirt and tie and slacks are the best bet. If it is a company with which you currently work, you know everyone, and the environment is already business casual, then do as ou would normally do. Wear dockers and a nice golf shirt. Make sure you know all of the people interviewing you though. You can always wear the shirt and tie just in case, but if you already have a good relationship with the company, go ahead, wear the business casual.

ARTelevision · 10-10-2003, 09:24 AM

dressing up is never a problem in life
sometimes dressing down is a problem in life

Jim Kata · 10-10-2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ARTelevision
dressing up is never a problem in life
sometimes dressing down is a problem in life

Words of wisdom^^.

Thanks everyone.

onetime2 · 10-10-2003, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by G5_Todd
dress business casual with a tie from there...... [/B]

Ditto. Throw on a tie and collared shirt and you're likely good to go. It says "I take this seriously" but also "I'm an insider"

powder · 10-10-2003, 10:21 AM

I guess it would depend on the job. A trash tosser would not need a suit to apply to drive the truck.

Redlemon · 10-10-2003, 10:32 AM

I would go one step above the normal dress at the office. Not far enough to be out-of-line, but looking good.

absorbentishe · 10-10-2003, 10:37 AM

I've interviewed for interdepartment jobs, and I've always worn a suit, even if the interviewer is not. Better to look too good, then not good at all.

10-10-2003, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Kata Swollen Member Location: Northern VA	Intercompany Job Interview Attire So I was thinking about applying for another job in another dept in the same company I work for. I know everybody there and they know me, but was wondering what I should wear for an interview. Do I wear a suit? Business casual? I don't know what to do. I figured some TFP'rs interview people and might have some hints. Thanks in advance. Snoogens.

10-10-2003, 08:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
G5_Todd Junkie Location: Reichstag	www.thinkgeek.com dress business casual with a tie from there...... __________________ "....and when you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." -General Franks

10-10-2003, 09:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
water_boy1999 Fly em straight! Location: Above and Beyond	Again, my line of work..... If it is a new business you are going to, always dress to impress. Long sleeve shirt and tie and slacks are the best bet. If it is a company with which you currently work, you know everyone, and the environment is already business casual, then do as ou would normally do. Wear dockers and a nice golf shirt. Make sure you know all of the people interviewing you though. You can always wear the shirt and tie just in case, but if you already have a good relationship with the company, go ahead, wear the business casual. __________________ Doh!!!! -Homer Simpson

10-10-2003, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	dressing up is never a problem in life sometimes dressing down is a problem in life __________________ create evolution

10-10-2003, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	I would go one step above the normal dress at the office. Not far enough to be out-of-line, but looking good. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

10-10-2003, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
powder Loser Location: ski town	I guess it would depend on the job. A trash tosser would not need a suit to apply to drive the truck.

10-10-2003, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	I've interviewed for interdepartment jobs, and I've always worn a suit, even if the interviewer is not. Better to look too good, then not good at all.