What to wear for job interview?

[94talonawd]

I have a few interviews coming up in the next week or so, and I need some advice on what to wear. I've only held retail jobs, and they dont care too much about what you wear, but this isnt a retail job.

They're data entry jobs. So I guess I'll be working in an office type environment. Ill be on the computer most or all of the time. Just entering data, messing around with word and excel.

These aren't high paying job's. Im looking in the range of 13-15 bucks an hour.

If it was a high paying job, I'd run straight to a conservative suit.

But what do you guys think? Should I just wear some nice khaki pants, and a long sleeve polo shirt and boots? Or wear a suit? I dont have a suit, so I really dont want to spend a few hundred bucks either. And I dont wanna appear "too professional" in a working environment that isnt, I'd look pretty stupid.

Thanks.

[Kracka]

At least do business casual which would be considered dress pants and a dress shirt (button-up with collar). Toss a tie around your neck if you have one. I really don't think a suit would hurt though, for an office-based job its pretty tough to overdress for the interview. The worst thing that can happen is that you come in underdressed which is a big no-no.

From what you've said, I'd go with dress pants, dress shirt, and a tie. Remember, your belt should match your shoes and your belt buckle should match any other jewerly you are wearing (watch, ring, etc.)

[Matt D.]

Dress pants or at least a pair of black Dockers, dress shirt and a tie with nice black shoes. Dress to impress. Over dress. First impression is everything. And you don't need to spend THAT much money on your first suit. Dress pants, dress shirt, a tie and a matching suit coat won't cost more than $200-300 depending on where you shop. I've worn those clothes to every interview that has involved submitting a resume and only once did I get a second interview without getting the job.

And it's not only about your clothes, but your appearance as well. Ironed pants and shirt, nice hair, shaven, don't go overboard on cologne. Just look your best.

[Matt D.]

Remember, your belt should match your shoes and your belt buckle should match any other jewerly you are wearing (watch, ring, etc.)
Agreed... I'm a guy and I fucking HATE other guys who can't match belts, socks and shoes. Silver watch and silver belt buckle for me.

[94talonawd]

Hmmm.. sounds good.

Soo...

I have black dress pants, blue dress shirt, black tie, black belt, and black dress shoes.

Those should work, right?

[Kracka]

That will work nicely, but you might want to spice things up a bit with a colored tie (red always works, pink is "in", etc.) rather than wearing so much black.

[94talonawd]

That should work, but you might want to spice things up a bit with a colored tie (red always works, pink is "in", etc.).


A pink tie? huh... are you serious? Or are you trying to make me look funny. Haha.

[1ViciousGSX]

Spandex (zebra pattern of course) with a stuffed sock, leather "fairy" boots, teased hair, ripped white "pirate" shirt that shows your naval and overly hairy chest. Guaranteed to get you the job.

[A//// Guy]

Silver tie.

[Outlaw1]

Spandex (zebra pattern of course) with a stuffed sock, leather "fairy" boots, teased hair, ripped white "pirate" shirt that shows your naval and overly hairy chest. Guaranteed to get you the job.

It worked for me!