Job Interview: I need a suit
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Right then ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month and I need a new suit.
Personally I feel that black suits should only be worn at funerals or dinner parties so I was going to go with a light/medium grey affair.
Thoughts?
Shirt colour of choice would be white with a red 'slim' tie and of course a black pair of shoes.
The job is office/site based with lots of client liasing.
Am I mad?
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I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month and I need a new suit.
Personally I feel that black suits should only be worn at funerals or dinner parties so I was going to go with a light/medium grey affair.
Thoughts?
Shirt colour of choice would be white with a red 'slim' tie and of course a black pair of shoes.
The job is office/site based with lots of client liasing.
Am I mad?
Personally would stick to darker colours than light grey. Medium grey as a absolute lightest with a tendency towards charcoal. Otherwise white shirt and plain tie is fine. Can't go wrong with grey suit/white shirt/plain tie combo. But not one of those silly fashion skinny ties. And not a 70s kipper either. Just a normal tie!
LC23 said:
Personally would stick to darker colours than light grey. Medium grey as a absolute lightest with a tendency towards charcoal. Otherwise white shirt and plain tie is fine. Can't go wrong with grey suit/white shirt/plain tie combo. But not one of those silly fashion skinny ties. And not a 70s kipper either. Just a normal tie!
+1You don't want a suit that shouts above what you are trying to say.
Tonberry said:
Right then ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month and I need a new suit.
Personally I feel that black suits should only be worn at funerals or dinner parties so I was going to go with a light/medium grey affair.
Thoughts?
Shirt colour of choice would be white with a red 'slim' tie and of course a black pair of shoes.
The job is office/site based with lots of client liasing.
Am I mad?
You don't sound mad. You sound excited!![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month and I need a new suit.
Personally I feel that black suits should only be worn at funerals or dinner parties so I was going to go with a light/medium grey affair.
Thoughts?
Shirt colour of choice would be white with a red 'slim' tie and of course a black pair of shoes.
The job is office/site based with lots of client liasing.
Am I mad?
You have the right idea about the suit. The shoes should be black, but not "funky". Clarke's brogues would be right.
Think carefully about the tie. I don't know what you mean by 'slim', but if it has something to do with youth fashion, then avoid it. Also, a red tie can be seen as agressive. A light blue tie might be more appropriate.
Don
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Tonberry said:
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I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month
Balfour Beatty, Carillion or Laing's?![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month
I work in construction, love the industry
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Suit wise, as above really, a dark suit, keep it simple and fairly plain. You don't want to end up looking like a sales rep.
The Beaver King said:
Tonberry said:
Right then ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month
Balfour Beatty, Carillion or Laing's? ![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
I have an interview with the largest construction firm in the UK next month
I work in construction, love the industry
![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
Suit wise, as above really, a dark suit, keep it simple and fairly plain. You don't want to end up looking like a sales rep.
I too, love the industry. Aim to work abroad one day in the not too distant future.
Darker suit it is then. I may have to reconsider the tie, black or blue plain being more sensible options.
Still, keep the opinions coming.
Original Poster said:
ROB_GTR said:
Don't bother with the 'suit' and just wear a nice pair of trousers with a nice plain shirt with a matching tie, black or dark brown shoes (depending on trousers colour) and that will do i recon
I know you won't, but don't take this advice.It's the same as a suit but without the jacket! It's working in construction FFS not in some high flying law firm. It's also nice weather at the moment and a jacket looks too formal and you would be red hot!
ROB_GTR said:
And what pray tell is wrong with that?
It's the same as a suit but without the jacket! It's working in construction FFS not in some high flying law firm. It's also nice weather at the moment and a jacket looks too formal and you would be red hot!
It doesn't matter if the role is for a bartender or a lawyer, if you want the job, wear a suit.It's the same as a suit but without the jacket! It's working in construction FFS not in some high flying law firm. It's also nice weather at the moment and a jacket looks too formal and you would be red hot!
Original Poster said:
ROB_GTR said:
And what pray tell is wrong with that?
It's the same as a suit but without the jacket! It's working in construction FFS not in some high flying law firm. It's also nice weather at the moment and a jacket looks too formal and you would be red hot!
It doesn't matter if the role is for a bartender or a lawyer, if you want the job, wear a suit.It's the same as a suit but without the jacket! It's working in construction FFS not in some high flying law firm. It's also nice weather at the moment and a jacket looks too formal and you would be red hot!
Smart shoes, smart trousers, smart shirt with tie and that would be fine. The jacket is optional, personal preference i would say.
I would never and never have worn a suit jacket for any interview as they don't suit me, but without the jacket i look far smarter.
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