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Daniel123 · New User Joined: 13 Sep 2008 Posts: 9 Career Advice: +0/-0

What kind of clothes?
- casual?
- half casual (shirt, suit with some jeans)?
- very formal (with suit,tie,black trousers etc..)?
--> would this option be the best bet, safe side though

What kind of things will happen?
- is it like a formal interview where they sit you down and terrogating you with questions?
- or just casual chat, discussing about your application?

bereanmh · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

It kind of depends on where it is being held and the job you are going for.

I have had informal interviews over a meal that are casual. In that case you may not want to where a suit especially if you are meeting at a diner.

My suggestion is no suit, but look nice. Then I would where casual dress pants (khakis) and a long sleeve button up shirt. No tie. This way you are dressed nicely but do not look out of place for the situation. Now if it is on the golf course, everything changes depending on your handi-cap. lol

As far as the interrogation goes, it will come but be different. There tends to be a lot more small talk and a lot more back and forth. That does not mean that the interviewer will not ask hard questions. It does mean that you will get the opportunity to steer the conversation more and have a much more active role.

I tend to like the informal interview. I offer it up many times especially for for a second interview because of the atmosphere. Many people like a reason to go out to eat and I always offer to pay.

Hope this helps.

Erin23 · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject:

Daniel123,
If you are not sure of the location or other details about the interview I would lean more towards the conservative side. I don't think you have to be extremely formal but more dressy than not-I would not suggest jeans.

I have participated in several informal interviews mostly over dinner and also conducted informal interviews. You can expect more chit chat or small talk but don't be fooled by the atmosphere. It is still an interview so be the best you can be and prepare for it as if it’s a normal interview.

Also a few tips: Be aware of your surroundings and make sure you are courteous and use your best manners. Especially if this is at a restaurant make sure to be polite to the staff/servers/bussers/etc. and treat everyone with respect-interviewers watch this behavior as well.

I wish you all the best in your interview. Take care.

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swathi · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: Hello

it is better to over dress ( complete formal with shirt ,suit, tie etc.) than to under dress, as in an interview the interviewers will also look at dressing ettiquette, body language, behavior, answers that you give and how honest you are in what you say.

Jennifer107 · Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

If there is any way you can research the company and the employees to see how they dress, you should dress one step above...

For example, my company is casual, people who interview here are usually business casual. If you notice employees dress business casual, take it up one notch...a full suit or dress...

Hope this helps!

Jen

Guest · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

There is no such thing as an informal job interview.

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