Interview but no Suit

[jeaneous]

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congrats!

Maybe I'll try no suit. Maybe it's a sign. . .

 

[Kateonwheels]

I had my first interview today and was puzzled about what to wear. I actually didnt know this site existed until one of my fellow interviewers told me about it!!!
Thanks so much!! This is SUCH a great place to get ideas and see what other applicants are thinking

 

[medaholic]

BUY A SUIT

A suit is pretty much the staple of any wardrobe (on top of white dress shirt, blue jeans, leather belt)

A good $200-400 suit will last you a long time. Dances, Formals, Weddings, Funerals, Interviews. Best money you can spend

 

[THX]

Meh, I've already spent a couple hundred dollars applying, and am about to spend almost as much on the trip down there. Im not about to go out and spend that much on a suit right now, I know money is not an issue for some people but I just don't have that type of cash right now and I am not into asking for it. If I get an interview I am really pumped about I'll considernig renting or borrowing one. I can be professional and take it seriously without wearing a suit.

Wear a suit. Otherwise you will stick out like a sore thumb. I haven't seen ANYONE without a suit yet. It doesn't have to be fancy, but you need one. In this case you are being penny wise, pound foolish.

 

[zetandu]

I actually haven't been wearing a suit or a tie in my interviews . I always was under the assumption that academia was never as fickle as the business world. All I wore was dress shirt, pants, shoes - and my interview wasn't a disaster in any respect, besides it's hell to bring on an airplane right? But good call, I'll definitely suit it up for the next one.

 

[pharm B]

Most people wear suits... Some don't.

The real question is: Is anyone ballsy enough to show up in a tuxedo t-shirt?

I'd pay good money to see the responses in the room. 😉

 

[majahops]

Peanut butta' but no jam.... nooo jam.

 

[Retsage]

i had my first interview today and was puzzled about what to wear. I actually didnt know this site existed until one of my fellow interviewers told me about it!!!
Thanks so much!! This is such a great place to get ideas and see what other applicants are thinking

aecom?

 

[BlitzSleep]

For those who are in the same boat with little cash on hand, I would recommend eBay. I bought a Ralph Lauren suit on there (just pants and jacket) for about $60. It was used, yes, but no stains or anything. My guess it was a rental at one time. Anyways, my only complaint is that it's a bit tight around the shoulders, but very nice nonetheless.

 

[JoltOfFuel]

For those who are in the same boat with little cash on hand, I would recommend eBay. I bought a Ralph Lauren suit on there (just pants and jacket) for about $60. It was used, yes, but no stains or anything. My guess it was a rental at one time. Anyways, my only complaint is that it's a bit tight around the shoulders, but very nice nonetheless.

For those looking for suits, don't do this. Odds are, you don't understand what your measurements should be for a proper fit and will end up with a disaster. Shopping online is great, but often hit-or-miss. Either you screw up the measurements, or the seller does. If you already have a suit, sure - go ahead and experiment. But don't let the great deals goad you into buying your only interview suit online.

Go into a store, get measured, get a suit altered, have them write down your measurements for the future.