What is the appropriate attire for an interview?

Answer 1

Dressing in a suit is still appropriate for filling out applications. It does not have to be as formal - you'll want to save your navy or charcoal suit for the interview. You can dress down the formality of a suit by wearing a two button navy suit jacket, shirt that is eggshell or chambray blue, and camel or tan pants. You still need to wear a tie with this ensemble, if you're not good at selecting an appropriate tie, enlist the help of a salesperson, the help at men's suits retailers are best at doing this - bring your ensemble and they will select the tie to match. Dress as if you plan to gain an immediate interview. This happens often. So, where something professional, but if you plan to make a day of it, where something comfortable. I prefer to fill them out at home in my skivvies. While this has worked well for me, it's only fair to warn you that this is NOT likely to win points if you do it in an office setting. It always depends on the job itself. If it is a corporate job, then a suit would be in order. But, if it is a job that is in a laid back atmosphere, dress how their employees do. If you were looking for a job at a retail store, for instance, dress similar to them. If you look the part, you are the part. I have found that you need to dress the way you would if you wee an employee of that company, Don't ever say Iwould like to take this home & bring it back. It puts out the wrong vibes like you are being made to come in. I know I am a manager & I think yeah right I will never see them again

Answer 2

It depends on the job. Use common sense and wear what other employees at the place your applying for wear, maybe a little nicer if they just wear jeans and a t-shirt. You probably don't want to go to a job interview for a 7-11 cashier in a suit and tie.