What to wear, internal promotion interview.
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Hi, going for an interview tomorrow, going for the assistant manager job, currently I’m a supervisor.
I wear a company polo shirt for work, staff I supervise have shirts. I still have a company shirt, it'snot suitable for wearing with a tie though.
So, should I wear the polo shirt, this will be what I’d wear if I got the promotion, company shirt with no tie, or suit and tie?
It will be my manager, probably wearing a polo shirt, and another person interviewing. I guess the other will be more formally attired, I can't find out who the other person will be.
Thanks.
I wear a company polo shirt for work, staff I supervise have shirts. I still have a company shirt, it'snot suitable for wearing with a tie though.
So, should I wear the polo shirt, this will be what I’d wear if I got the promotion, company shirt with no tie, or suit and tie?
It will be my manager, probably wearing a polo shirt, and another person interviewing. I guess the other will be more formally attired, I can't find out who the other person will be.
Thanks.
I interview internal candidates regularly and if someone has made an effort to look smart it suggests that they will be diligent and have an attention to detail in other areas. Can't say I've ever knowingly 'marked anyone down' for not wearing a suit though.
Having said that, as mentioned above, I'd always wear a suit to an interview, regardless.
Having said that, as mentioned above, I'd always wear a suit to an interview, regardless.
If necessary I'd add clean shaven too. I was staggered when I manager I'd sponsored for promotion turned up in his suit but failed to shave! The interview panel were all a bit older than him and noticed. I gave up on his shoes! He got through on the strength of his presentation.
As the saying goes "never hire a man whose trousers are shinier than his shoes"
As the saying goes "never hire a man whose trousers are shinier than his shoes"
Polariz said:
I've got a similar problem myself haha. I've somehow managed to end up having organised to have a lunch interview for tomorrow. However, tomorrow is dress down Friday. Can't wear a suit as it'll be...somewhat obvious to my existing employer, unless I pretend I'm off to court!
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