Interview Dress Code help

e1t1bet · 22nd March 2010, 19:25

So this is what I am planning to wear for an interview on Friday. This is the best picture I could get from my cell phone cam, and is quite close. The suit looks black, but is deep blue.
Please suggest any changes that would be necessary (colours not matching, too flashy etc).

anekho · 22nd March 2010, 20:21

Looks good man! But IMO, a classic white shirt would suit the tie and suit combo better.

also, good luck for the interview!

Samurai · 22nd March 2010, 20:35

I guess it entirely depends on the kind of job profile. I won't even show up for the interview if they demand a suit.

Just curious. Does your job profile needs a suit?

Regarding the shirt color, just go with a lighter but creamy solid color. Avoid see through kind thin shirt.

vinaydas · 22nd March 2010, 20:43

lol.
recently my friend had a bad experience due to "so called dress code".
he got through the final round in the campus selection for TCS .
The Interviewer (a guy who is barely 1-2 years older than my friend) said directly to my friend, im not interested in any further discussion as you have not followed the dress code(he had worn jeans on sneakers but a full sleeves shirt neatly tucked inside) My friend immediately gave him the finger and walked out. (Because He had already been placed in another company

)

vivekiny2k · 22nd March 2010, 20:49

depends on your job profile. Many in India do not like sophisticated look, or don't care. in any case it's better to dress up than down.

Don't wory much about dress code, but keep personal hygiene and mannerism at a high note.

I personally would prefer a dark tie, light ties are better for parties.

e1t1bet · 22nd March 2010, 20:53

@anekho: I was actually thinking of putting on a lighter shade of blue (ice bluish). I have been told the same by my friend. So I would probably go with a lighter shade/
@samurai: Interview is with a consultancy, so a suit is almost mandatory.
@vinaydas: To each his own actually. I just like to be dressed well at work. At my first job, I was always in formals even when most people turned up in jeans. That is just me

I try to keep work and my private life separate though. You'd hardly ever see without a black band t-shirt outside office.

yzfrj · 22nd March 2010, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

My friend immediately gave him the finger and walked out.

It seems the TCS guy indeed made the right choice by not selecting your friend. Attitude matters the dressing is one way of identifying it.
When you friend did what he did he just confirmed the TCS guys observation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

Many in India do not like sophisticated look, or don't care. in any case it's better to dress up than down.

+1 to that man.

@e1t1bet

Light color shirt and tie if you want would be a saner choice as Samurai mentioned.
Unless of course you job/dress code requires you to wear a suit.

Jaggu · 22nd March 2010, 21:07

ehhhhh what consultancy? You in financial sector?? And where is this in India or Abroad?

sandeepmdas · 22nd March 2010, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzfrj

It seems the TCS guy indeed made the right choice by not selecting your friend. Attitude matters the dressing is one way of identifying it.
When you friend did what he did he just confirmed the TCS guys observation.

Totally agree. The interviewer would have sensed that the candidate is no more interested in TCS offer and is in for a casual walk-in...

@ e1t1bet, IMO, unless you are a regular suit-wearer you should avoid wearing it for a crucial (I assume) interview, as it will make you more uncomfortable. Instead follow the dress "code" suggested by Samurai etc. You can be almost-formal even without wearing a suit, and it's a Friday.

aaggoswami · 22nd March 2010, 21:13

I am told not to wear dark shirts in interview. It shows dominance and superiority. Light shirts with strips are preferred.
Now above is all theory.

In practical life, the clothes in image are good enough.

devarshi84 · 22nd March 2010, 21:14

looks good, but a lighter shade for shirt would go better. It might change your tie too. Otherwise it's all good.

And yeah best of luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinaydas

lol.
recently my friend had a bad experience due to "so called dress code".
he got through the final round in the campus selection for TCS .
The Interviewer (a guy who is barely 1-2 years older than my friend) said directly to my friend, im not interested in any further discussion as you have not followed the dress code(he had worn jeans on sneakers but a full sleeves shirt neatly tucked inside) My friend immediately gave him the finger and walked out. (Because He had already been placed in another company

)

No hard feelings, but if I were a recruiter I will make it a point that he doesnt get a job again in any of the sister companies either ever again and if I know where he's placed I will share the experience with the recruiters there too.

shreeps · 22nd March 2010, 21:25

The classic "can't go wrong" combo is usually white/cream shirt, dark tie, and navy blue/dark blue suit/blazer.
However, most companies in India (atleast in software) are ok if you wear formal shirt and trousers.
Make sure that you are comfortable in your get up otherwise your unease will be picked up by the interviewer.
All the best for the interview.

e1t1bet · 22nd March 2010, 21:25

Wow, thanks for so many replies.
I will go for a lighter shade, and get an appropriate tie if necessary, like so many have suggested.
@sandeepmdas: I normally feel better and more confident in a suit, so that should be fine

@Jaggu: In India, and general management consultancy.

somspaple · 22nd March 2010, 21:27

i assume this is for a fresher: campus placement kind of thing.

a light blue or light cream shirt and dark (preferably black) trouser with a matching tie should do. 'm not sure about the blazer though most of the b schools have the dress code.

and now a question: is it fine if some one is sporting a beard (not french cut) - ofcourse neatly trimmed for the interview. i know it is better to play safe but want to know your opinion.

lsp · 22nd March 2010, 21:29

@e1t1bet,
Dress code depends on the job u r applying for. If the job requires you to wear suits and/or a tie then go ahead and wear a suit and/or tie for the interview. I would suggest go with a lighter shade of blue.

Please do not go with a 'Black and White' combo. It's so passé. No offence to people who think it rocks.

Remember that your attire would only make the first impression, which may be the lasting impression but more imp than that is the aptitude and caliber you show for the job.

Good Luck with the interview.

@Vinaydas
I conduct interviews for an IT consultancy company in India and have visited several campuses. I have NEVER come across anyone who wore Jeans to an interview. If a candidate like that walked in then my initial impression would be the same as that of the TCS interviewer, though I wouldn't go to the extent of stopping all conversation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzfrj

It seems the TCS guy indeed made the right choice by not selecting your friend. Attitude matters the dressing is one way of identifying it.
When you friend did what he did he just confirmed the TCS guys observation.

+1 to that.

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e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	Interview Dress Code help So this is what I am planning to wear for an interview on Friday. This is the best picture I could get from my cell phone cam, and is quite close. The suit looks black, but is deep blue. Please suggest any changes that would be necessary (colours not matching, too flashy etc). Attached Thumbnails
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22nd March 2010, 20:21	#2
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	Looks good man! But IMO, a classic white shirt would suit the tie and suit combo better. also, good luck for the interview!
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,997 Thanked: 49,928 Times View My Garage	I guess it entirely depends on the kind of job profile. I won't even show up for the interview if they demand a suit. Just curious. Does your job profile needs a suit? Regarding the shirt color, just go with a lighter but creamy solid color. Avoid see through kind thin shirt.
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22nd March 2010, 20:43	#4
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	lol. recently my friend had a bad experience due to "so called dress code". he got through the final round in the campus selection for TCS . The Interviewer (a guy who is barely 1-2 years older than my friend) said directly to my friend, im not interested in any further discussion as you have not followed the dress code(he had worn jeans on sneakers but a full sleeves shirt neatly tucked inside) My friend immediately gave him the finger and walked out. (Because He had already been placed in another company )
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22nd March 2010, 20:49	#5
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 212 Times View My Garage	depends on your job profile. Many in India do not like sophisticated look, or don't care. in any case it's better to dress up than down. Don't wory much about dress code, but keep personal hygiene and mannerism at a high note. I personally would prefer a dark tie, light ties are better for parties.
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22nd March 2010, 20:53	#6
e1t1bet BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 106 Thanked: 27 Times	@anekho: I was actually thinking of putting on a lighter shade of blue (ice bluish). I have been told the same by my friend. So I would probably go with a lighter shade/ @samurai: Interview is with a consultancy, so a suit is almost mandatory. @vinaydas: To each his own actually. I just like to be dressed well at work. At my first job, I was always in formals even when most people turned up in jeans. That is just me I try to keep work and my private life separate though. You'd hardly ever see without a black band t-shirt outside office.
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22nd March 2010, 21:07	#8
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,369 Thanked: 17,301 Times	ehhhhh what consultancy? You in financial sector?? And where is this in India or Abroad?
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22nd March 2010, 21:13	#10
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,000 Times	I am told not to wear dark shirts in interview. It shows dominance and superiority. Light shirts with strips are preferred. Now above is all theory. In practical life, the clothes in image are good enough.
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22nd March 2010, 21:25	#12
shreeps BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 271 Thanked: 20 Times	The classic "can't go wrong" combo is usually white/cream shirt, dark tie, and navy blue/dark blue suit/blazer. However, most companies in India (atleast in software) are ok if you wear formal shirt and trousers. Make sure that you are comfortable in your get up otherwise your unease will be picked up by the interviewer. All the best for the interview.
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22nd March 2010, 21:27	#14
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 349 Thanked: 954 Times	i assume this is for a fresher: campus placement kind of thing. a light blue or light cream shirt and dark (preferably black) trouser with a matching tie should do. 'm not sure about the blazer though most of the b schools have the dress code. and now a question: is it fine if some one is sporting a beard (not french cut) - ofcourse neatly trimmed for the interview. i know it is better to play safe but want to know your opinion.
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