Posted on Mar 10, 2014
wearing ASUs for a border patrol board interview, is it ok?
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Your resume and a reference should make it clear you were/are in the military.
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Do not, it will be seen as though you have to hide behind the uniform. ASUs are solely used for military matters, not personal matters. <div><br></div><div>One feedback is that people who have been in the military don't know how to dress as a civilian in a professional manner since they didn't have to. </div><div><br></div><div>Get a nice fitted suit, get a nice tie and shoes, study, practice, and you will do fine.</div>
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SSG Gerhard S.
I agree totally but would like to emphasize the study and practice part. Look online and make yourself very familiar with the mission and scope of operations of the Border Patrol. Having a good knowledge of what they do can give you a big leg up over others who go into an interview not knowing this information. Also, the Practice part listed by Major C. is imperative. Do a search for typical questions and make sure you have strong, and confident answers that reflect your knowledge, training and experience.
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Yeah... no. It won't get you any extra brownie points. They hire enough veterans; you don't need to punch them in the face with it. They aren't looking to hire you based on what you look like in your ASUs, so save yourself the trouble. Wear something more appropriate, like a suit. Have you been in touch with a recruiter yet?
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SPC Simon A. <div><br></div><div>No. Unacceptable. May leave bad impression re interpersonal skills on interview.</div><div><br></div><div>Why in the world would you want to wear ASUs to a civilian agency interview??</div><div><br></div><div>Get a clean pressed suit, shirt, shoes, and tie. Research company & interviewer.</div><div><br></div><div>Listen carefully first, consider your answer, and speak clearly and professionally.</div><div><br></div><div>Practice with friend (preferably a hiring manager) to become more comfortable.<br><div><br></div><div>Warmest Regards, Sandy</div><div><br></div></div>
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thank you to all that answered and that is what I figured.. was told by a few to wear it but I wanted the opinion of others
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thank you to all that answered and that is what I figured.. was told by a few to wear it but I wanted the opinion of others
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thank you to all that answered and that is what I figured.. was told by a few to wear it but I wanted the opinion of others
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thank you to all that answered and that is what I figured.. was told by a few to wear it but I wanted the opinion of others
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SPC A,
If you don't already have one, get yourself a nice tailored blue or grey suit with a plain dress shirt and tie. Do not wear ASU dress shoes to the interview- buy a pair of conservative dress shoes (black or brown).
Best of Luck!!
If you don't already have one, get yourself a nice tailored blue or grey suit with a plain dress shirt and tie. Do not wear ASU dress shoes to the interview- buy a pair of conservative dress shoes (black or brown).
Best of Luck!!
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Don't take this wrong but everyone who has commented so far is on point and if you wear a clown suit with make up you have a better chance of getting hired. Of course I am not serious but you get what I am saying.
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I'm going to go against the grain here. I say, if you're in some sort of active status, it's an option. I base this on personal experience. I enlisted into the Guard directly from RA. During my first year in the Guard I was on active duty orders. I applied to be a cop with a few departments, all of which offered me a job. I went to my interviews in what were the contemporary Class Bs in 2006. I did this successfully because it showed that I knew how to wear a similar uniform and could show some military bearing, which cops in my area appreciate. It wasn't just a matter of showing that I was in the military. It was a matter of communicating that my military experience was something desirable, that I was somehow similar. The border patrol may be different. The bottom line is you have to adjust your message of pitching yourself to your audience. Best of luck.
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I don't think it would be appropriate for you to wear the ASU to a job interview. I think this could show a lack of initiative on your part to go out and get civilian business attire. On top of that, this just feels wrong because it is almost like you would be using your uniform for personal gain.
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I hate when people wear their uniform for the sole purpose of swaying a decision in their favor. They'll see your resume, and fact that you military service is included. Wearing it would seem as though you blatantly think veterans deserve the job over other qualified applicants, possibly alienating them or the hirer and causing you to in turn lose your chance at the job.<br>
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