interview suit

[neurotrancer]

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Hi

Is it okay to wear a black suit with an off-white shirt to interviews or do you have to stick to the dark blue wool suit and white shirt? Do people really care what you wear at the interviews as long as it isn't too outlandish?

 

[LADoc00]

Hi

Is it okay to wear a black suit with an off-white shirt to interviews or do you have to stick to the dark blue wool suit and white shirt? Do people really care what you wear at the interviews as long as it isn't too outlandish?

Im not a fan of suits for medical interviews, only because you look a tool.

If a place doesnt take with you a shirt+tie (or even without a tie), then F- em.

 

[PathMom]

Just be comfortable, because if you feel confident you will act confident...I had a blue suit for med school interviews and I HATED it. So I felt uncomfortable the whole time.
Just don't be pregnant like I was...bad move for residency interviews

 

[SLUsagar]

Hi

Is it okay to wear a black suit with an off-white shirt to interviews or do you have to stick to the dark blue wool suit and white shirt? Do people really care what you wear at the interviews as long as it isn't too outlandish?

don't think colors matter really (as long as it's not some clown-colored suit), but I'd personally recommend a suit just so you don't stand out akwardly, i.e. stand out vs. other apps, who'll likely be wearing a suit as well.

 

[LADoc00]

Just be comfortable, because if you feel confident you will act confident...I had a blue suit for med school interviews and I HATED it. So I felt uncomfortable the whole time.
Just don't be pregnant like I was...bad move for residency interviews

😀

 

[Cloaca]

I wore a grey pinstriped suit with a purple shirt (I am a woman) - I saw people wearing a variety of conservative colors. And I saw people NOT wearing suits too. My advice would be to wear a suit that is semi-conservative in cut and color (black is fine) and that you feel attractive in and is comfortable.

 

[Tiki]

My suit is black with dark purple pinstripes. I'm planning on wearing a purple sweater shell underneath. Anyone think this is too flashy?

 

[schrute]

nah, that should be fine.
i don't think you can go wrong wearing a suit (unless it's blaze orange or baby blue with a top hat & cane...)
I've been wearing a black suit and white shirt--pretty conservative--but spicing it up with a colorful tie.
...just don't look like a Jehovah's witness, so take off your bike helmet and backpack before you get there.

 

[pathmad]

on the same subject, is it appropriate to wear medium to high heels, or do we have to wear flats?

 

[DarksideAllstar]

...just don't look like a Jehovah's witness, so take off your bike helmet and backpack before you get there.

Actually, those would be Mormons. The Jehovahs I usually see around are on foot.

 

[Pingu]

on the same subject, is it appropriate to wear medium to high heels, or do we have to wear flats?

Up to a medium height heel is okay...The main reason I would say stay away from high heels (3 inch/ 85 mm or greater) is that you will be doing TONS of walking, both indoors and out in all types of weather. I swear some places just marched me in circles for the heck of it. One place walked me outdoors 2 blocks up a hill for a ten minute interview and then back down...😱 Regardless of the shoes you choose, your feet will hurt after an interview day.

Nonetheless, I think that suits look better with any height heel rather than a flat. The majority of flats are too casual and tend to fall into the 'ballet slipper' look or the 'loafer' look, neither of which are formal enough to pair with a suit. Of course, finding an solid black, classy, closed toe low to medium heel black pump is a challenge in itself.

As for suits, while you can't go wrong with basic black and a colored shirt (for girls), I think adding a little color either by pinstripe or even tweed is acceptable. You should have a decent idea of what colors work for you (Note to all, brown suits work for no one) and pathology is flexible enough that people aren't going to be freaking out if you aren't wearing a plain black suit. The cut, fit, and fabric of the suit actually make a bigger impression, in my opinion. Make sure your suit fits well, even if you have to find a tailor. And if all the airport food, traveling, and lunches with residents pack on a few pounds, get the suit taken out or hit the gym.

 

[schrute]

Actually, those would be Mormons. The Jehovahs I usually see around are on foot.

My mistake...I'm so used to all of them around here wearing khakis and polo shirts and pushing baby strollers that I forgot.

 

[ygdrasil]

(Note to all, brown suits work for no one).

Oh that's just great! I've been sporting my faithful old brown suit (got married in it seven years ago) with a sense of calm power and authority to every job/medical school/residency interview I've gone to for years, and now every time I look at it I'm going to think of your cutting remark and immediately be drenched in flop sweat.

 

[yaah]

If the reason they don't take you is because you are wearing a black suit instead of a blue suit, there are two possibilities:

1) The program is crap
2) You are delusional and the real reason they didn't take you was because of a real reason, like you weren't as good as other candidates.

 

[Purpura]

(Note to all, brown suits work for no one) .

Interesting this aspect of colours.. I actually feel I look so good in a dark brown (tabacco) suit.. so think my husband. Also shades of gray.

I think this issue is very personal - the most important is how do you feel when you face the mirror.


As for black suits... why I have seen so many stressing we should not wear black at all?? (they say it's fo funerals....) 😕

 

[SexiMexi]

A black suit is TOTALLY OK!

Most people wear black suits.

 

[yaah]

I was just at a conference and I wore a black suit. I was mocked. MOCKED. More people asked me who died than about my poster.

I'm kidding of course. Black suits are classic and classy. You can't really go wrong with a black suit.

 

[Purpura]

I was just at a conference and I wore a black suit. I was mocked. MOCKED. More people asked me who died than about my poster.

I'm kidding of course. Black suits are classic and classy. You can't really go wrong with a black suit.

lol!

Thanks guys! This is what my "common sense" first told me.. Good to see I was not the only one.

 

[Cabbage Head]

Im not a fan of suits for medical interviews, only because you look a tool.

If a place doesnt take with you a shirt+tie (or even without a tie), then F- em.

Does not approve.

 

[raspberry009]

Interesting this aspect of colours.. I actually feel I look so good in a dark brown (tabacco) suit.. so think my husband. Also shades of gray.

I think this issue is very personal - the most important is how do you feel when you face the mirror.


As for black suits... why I have seen so many stressing we should not wear black at all?? (they say it's fo funerals....) 😕

Well I'm reading a book on the whole interview process... go figure. Totally go neon pink y'all (just kidding). According to my reference wear whateva color yas likes. Stay away from the lighter shades tho. Think of it as a uniform. I personally like my black suit because I look supa skinny in that thing. The goal is not to be remembered by what you wore. If they remember you because of your white and purple pinstripe suit...not good (might be a little distracting). Ladies - if your going to wear a skirt, keep it just below the knees. Try and stay away from the high heals if possible. And most importantly, be comfortable, you don't want to be tugging at your clothes while your trying to focus on the interview questions.

And perfume.... big deal at my school. It might be better to just stick with deodorant if possible. Some people think they're helping themselves out by adding a little extra, which might be unpleasant for the interviewer (more often then not). Subtle is key here.

 

[deschutes]

I had a black suit during med school, acquired a grey one during residency (lint doesn't show). On interviews I saw women wearing stilettos, green tweed jackets, etc. No biggie.