What to wear for job interview?

[Kracka]

Just black it out and where a color tie.\

All black with a color tie is definitely not a good idea for interviewing.

A leather padfolio is a great idea. In mine I always kept numerous copies of my resume, letters of recomendation, and cover letter; along with a small calculator, business cards, and two nice pens.

[Jakey]

Also, in case they decide to conduct the interview in a behavioral-based format, I'd recommend doing a little reading:
http://www.google.com/search?hs=2X9&hl=en&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=behavioral+based+interviewing&btnG=Search

Behavioral-based interviews suck but everyone is switching to them now.

[Jakey]

All black with a color tie is definitely not a good idea for interviewing.

Correct. All black should only be worn the case of a wedding, prom, etc. By wearing all black and then a color tie, the tie is very distractive as it grabs all the attention of the interviewer since it is such a focal point.

[rst95eclipse]

the tie is very distractive as it grabs all the attention of the interviewer since it is such a focal point.

I'd agree. But that is my style. I only have one shirt/tie combo that doesn't have something stand out. Otherwise it's all colored shirts with white collars and a "poppin" tie. As Jim on "Mad Money" would say, "Boo-yah". God, I can't wait to interview for another internship.

[94talonawd]

What color are the insides of the pockets? Cheap dress slacks have pockets with white fabric inside of them and they look like shit. Trust me, I was in a bind this summer and bought some cheap Wal-Mart slacks, what waste of money. Are the legs cuffed?

Hmmm yes the pockets are white, and yes the legs are cuffed.
I bought it for about 40 bucks at Sears.

Im guessing I'll need something better?

[94talonawd]

I think you guys are confused on the all black part. The shirts is gonna be blue, with black pants and black tie. But I think im gonna get a different colored tie.

[Kracka]

Cuffed is good aslong as they are the correct length for you. Standing straight up, the bottom of your pants should be just above where the leather on your shoe meets the rubber sole on the back. Aslong as the pants look decent don't worry too much about them being cheap, just make sure they are ironed properly and look good.

[rst95eclipse]

But I think im gonna get a different colored tie.

Yellow tie?

[Kracka]

A yellow tie would work. Something with a faint metallic shimmer to it would look nice too.

[AJ]

This thread is way over kill for what the guy needs fo rthe interview. A nice pair of slacks with a dress shirt and matching socks, shoes, belt will be perfect. Let us know who it goes.

Dress the part and don't put yourself out there as being "over dressed" cause there is always a chance the person interviewing you doesn't even own a suit.