For the hiring Managers, Do you prefer interviewers to dress Business casual or professional and why?

2017-09-10T07:42:08-04:00

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2017 9:11 AM

2017-09-10T09:11:24-04:00

I have always preferred interviewees to dress in an appropriate way to match the job for which they are applying. Wearing a business suit if the job entails trimming trees is a bit of a waste.

Response by AN Christopher Crayne made Sep 10 at 2017 10:10 AM

2017-09-10T10:10:14-04:00

I want them dressed professionally. I want As the old saying goes: “Perception is reality.” Think about the image you want to project during your interview and then choose an outfit that will create a positive perception and is appropriate, given the time of year, your geographic location, and the job/company/industry.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 11 at 2017 8:23 AM

2017-09-11T08:23:16-04:00

It really depends on the job. The minimum is business casual even for an interview in retail. For an office job or management job, professional 100%. I think this shows that the individual takes the job seriously.

Response by SSgt Boyd Welch made Sep 11 at 2017 10:08 AM

2017-09-11T10:08:42-04:00

If their primary interface will be the public or external customers, I want to see the image that they will present so Business Dress. If they will work primarily in an office at our company, then Business Casual is fine. If they will work in the plant itself then Business Casual for the interview. The one thing that always impresses me is when they ask me "Appropriate dress for the interview?" It shows me that they are thinking ahead.

Additional: I had felon who was incarcerated for five years appear for a laborer interview with threadbare jeans and a shirt that had seen better days. He interviewed well but the reason I recommended him? He had ironed his clothes, with a crease in the shirt and jeans that showed he paid attention to detail. His shoes were older but a lot of time had been spent "spit shining" them. Turned out to be one of our better employees...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2017 1:56 PM

2017-09-12T13:56:18-04:00

I prefered that they took the initiative to call our HR and ask what the appropriate dress for the interview was. Shows a bit of initiative rather than just guessing. In some career fields (like software) being overdressed can make you appear as out of water as being underdressed does in others.

Response by Carlos Gonzalez made Sep 12 at 2017 4:41 PM

2017-09-12T16:41:18-04:00

Whenever I send candidates in for an interview I try to address proper dress. Please do some research, I have seen candidates passed over for wearing summer dresses, denim or improper shoes when they were instructed to come in business casual.

If someone is scheduling the interview for you please ask them what the dress should be. If the dress is not addressed I would recommend you drive by the place and see how others are dressed and dress one level above. At a minimum business casual with slacks and a button up shirt depending on the type of role you are trying to pursue.

Response by Balin Bergman made Dec 7 at 2017 4:56 PM

2017-12-07T16:56:11-05:00

I want them to dress professionally. It immediately creates a positive perception of that person and shows they have respect for the business and the people they will be speaking with.