Friday Interview

[Mitsu3000gt]

I have a job interview on a Friday (O&G Company) - the company has a casual policy on Fridays. I've never had one on Friday before - what would you guys wear?:

A) Casual (nice jeans, sweater or similar)?
B) Dress Pants/Dress shirt, no tie?
C) Full suit & Tie

Could maybe do casual + blazer but I never wear that combo, so I'll have to see what I've got in the closet haha.

I'm leaning towards option B, seems safe.

[Xtrema]

B) Business casual is always good for a 1st impression without looking like a greasy salesman.

C) if you are going to be a greasy salesman

[dtrieu]

Full suit and tie for sure.

[KO22]

Its an oil and gas company on a Friday, dress casual. Jeans, good shoes and nice dress shirt, no tie of course (I see idiot EITs doing this and it makes me fucking cringe).

NEVER out dress your boss.

[austic]

Suit no tie would be what i would go with

[civicHB]

always suit and tie. It's an interview, it's not like they'll be surprised if you wore one.

[know1edge]

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[adam c]

As someone who interviews potential candidates, I want to see people who dress up, shirt & tie, jacket optional but recommended, no jeans, polos.. Doesn't matter on the day of the week

[Zhariak]

Suit and tie...

If you feel gutsy, and depending on the role you might be able to skip the tie... But since you're asking the question in the first place, I'd just say wear the tie...

[Xtrema]

Tie? Really? What is this 1990s?


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This is probably as far as I'll go unless I'm working in the financial sector.

[dirtsniffer]

No way I'd wear a tie. My vote is sport coat and jeans. Should be a staple for Friday casual.

[msommers]

Dress shirt and pants, no tie.

[OU812]

Dress shirt and tie, no pants.

[Neil4Speed]

Suit, no tie. Its an interview.

[finboy]

Suit, no tie, maybe keep one in a jacket pocket and get a feel for the place once you reach reception. A quick trip to the washroom can get you the time to throw on a tie if it looks like it's needed.

[sputnik]

Pants. Tie. Tits out.

[pheoxs]

Suit and tie, doesn't matter if its Friday. It's always better to be over dressed than underdressed for an interview.

No one is going to look at you and go 'wow he's overdressed for this engineer position. That being said, don't look awkward as fuck like its your first time wearing a suit either.

[Kloubek]

Just putting this out there, as someone who knows nothing about engineering field etiquette:

When I got my O&G Supplier management job 5 months ago, I was up against some pretty experienced competition. Of the 4 that made the shortlist, I was the only one who did the interview with a dress shirt, dress pants, no tie.

I agree it is better to overdress than underdress, no doubt. But there is also something to be said about the guy who comes in as himself. Clearly well put together, but not trying to be something he isn't. I believe it was the fact I was so genuine that helped me get the job.

Just sayin.

If nothing else, I'd drop the tie. To me, that just seems over the top these days.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Projek01]

No jeans! just because it is casual Friday doesn't mean everyone likes or follows casual Friday. Cant go wrong with a dress shirt + dress pants with some clean shoes.