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My university's career coaching always told us to dress at the level of the workplace + 1. I think this is a good rule. You look good, but not awkwardly out o
by calt 7y ago
My university's career coaching always told us to dress at the level of the workplace + 1.
I think this is a good rule. You look good, but not awkwardly out of place. Perhaps it's an unfortunate social rule that we shouldn't have to follow, but I've learned to shrug my shoulder to a lot of such rules and just go with it.
- SketchySeaBeast 7y agoMy question for that is how to figure out what the workplace looks like before you interview.
- trevyn 7y agoYou should have a backchannel before you’re even in the system.
- SketchySeaBeast 7y agoIn that case you've already got a leg up and a faux pas or two will probably be forgiven.
- jethro_tell 7y agothis is why we have a diversity problem in tech, because we only hire people we know who came from our exact background.
- Reedx 7y agoSee if they have any team photos on their About page or elsewhere. In the case of tech, generally you can just dress how you normally dress. Or watch Silicon Valley if you're unsure.
- grogenaut 7y agoAsk the recruiter. This is a common question. I've had them blow it off as dress nice but I usually ask them to tell me what the hiring manager is wearing (recruiting often dresses nicer)
- fredophile 7y agoIf its a software company then I'd guess the default is T-shirt and jeans. If its doing software or tech inside a larger business organization then it may be business casual (khakis, collared shirt). You may be able to check the companies website or social media accounts to find pictures of the workplace. If all else fails or you still aren't sure just ask the recruiter.