russian rocket Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hey guys I have an interview tomorrow, this is the second interview or can possibly be looked at as the third interview. It's for a chemical plant process operator position. The first two times I dressed nicely,(dress pants, dress shoes, dress shirt) for this interview the HR lady said to dress somewhat casual. This interview is going to be a group assessment. How do you guys recommend I dress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Somewhat casual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would do dress casual. That is Casual Dress Pants like cotton pants, button down shirt and since it's summer, a nice linen jacket...again, something casual. Pull the jacket off once you meet the group. Mens Wearhouse is filled with this type of dress. I wear it all the time in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Jeans. Button down shirt. Semi nice shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Post the best pic you can find on google, of how you saw other people dressed there, or how people dress when on site. I found this reference page that may help you. http://fashionnewtrends.com/mens-smart-casual-dress-code-2015/.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I would definitely still do a khaki pant with a button down shirt. No tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Everyone interprets "casual" differently and I would go with what you wore to the first two interviews. The HR teams do not always (Sometimes) have a good pulse on the hiring manager and his/her opinions. If you interview well I would not stress over it.. Focus on providing the best answers to the questions and showing how you can differentiate yourself from the other candidates (Positive/problem solver/critical thinker). Not in HR, but have interviewed about 30 local and international people for some technical (windows infrastructure) positions. Joe always has great ideas/comments, but would not go into an interview in a golf shirt like the dork in the pic.. Khakis and a reasonable dress shirt maybe.. Tim - Same, but depending on the environment the linen jacket maybe much (You should know this from the two interviews).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hopefully you got a chance to look around when you were there before and can emulate how others were dressed. For a group interview you want to leave them with an impression that you are one of them and will fit in. So, mirroring their attire is the key. You definitely don't want to overdo it for this one or you risk being viewed as a threat by any of them with advancement aspirations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Just make sure your Belt and Shoes match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have done a few "casual" interviews in the past and this is what I wore. Button down dress shirt / Polo shirt white shirt underneath (no graphics or design) Jeans / khaki pants Belt (Dress belt, nothing with a huge buckle or design on it) Dress socks Dress shoes I also would go with that Harmonda said about "fitting in". Try and get a feel for who these people are, what they are looking for, and how they act. Going over the top sometimes can come off as a threat and they will instantly dislike you. At the same time, try and show confidence in yourself when answering any question even if you have to say "I don't know" because they will be able to smell a BS answer from a mile away. Best of luck in your interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Here is how I approach it: Don't trust HR. It's easier to over dress and shed clothes to look casual than it is to dress casual and suddenly find yourself in a room full of suits and scrambling to class up your attire. Wear a suit, tie, the whole 9 yards. Upon meeting the first person size up how they are dressed. If they meet you in jeans/kakis and a polo shirt, politely ask them if they mind if you remove your tie and see how he reacts. If you get the all clear then you can stuff your tie and jacket in your bag and still look "dress casual" in black shoes, dress slacks, and a button down shirt with an open collar. to me "interview casual" never involves khakis and jeans. it's at the least a white button down (so white and crisp it blinds people when you walk in a room) and suit pants/dress slacks. If you do still want to push for the khaki's you can take the preppie approach: make sure they are crisply pressed, wear a tie, brown shoes, button down collar shirt (white or blue), and a blue blazer or sport coat. This way if you wan to shed into casual you can but if it is a formal meeting you look stylish and not under-dressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russian rocket Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 thanks for the great suggestions guys. im thinking the khakis and button down shirt and dress shoes might be the winner. as far as the hr lady goes, she has been apart of the first two interviews. first interview was an assessment test second interview was a three person panel who asked a bunch of questions this interview is a group assessment, ill be paired with a few other candidates and we will be given a problem to solve as a group. they want to assess your team player skills. i feel grateful just to get to this point, from what i have heard, 5000 people applied for the position, 500 were selected to take the test, 100 were interviewed and now i think its down to 40-50 people, there are 15-20 spots to fill. sooo fingers crossed that i do good enough on the next interview tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Dress pants/shirt nice shoes no tie. I wouldn't trust HR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 GL Borris (Silver Creek Reservoir - Battelle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 thanks for the great suggestions guys. im thinking the khakis and button down shirt and dress shoes might be the winner. as far as the hr lady goes, she has been apart of the first two interviews. first interview was an assessment test second interview was a three person panel who asked a bunch of questions this interview is a group assessment, ill be paired with a few other candidates and we will be given a problem to solve as a group. they want to assess your team player skills. i feel grateful just to get to this point, from what i have heard, 5000 people applied for the position, 500 were selected to take the test, 100 were interviewed and now i think its down to 40-50 people, there are 15-20 spots to fill. sooo fingers crossed that i do good enough on the next interview tomorrow If you are going to be in a group of people and evaluated that way, you should stand out with how nice you look without being overdressed. Everybody is going to be in khakis. I say go dress slacks or suit paints and a very nice dress shirt and shoes. make sure it is all wrinkle free and crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Rent a helicopter and go to the interview in that helicopter. You'll get hire instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 politely ask them if they mind if you remove your tie and see how he reacts. I LIKE TO GET MY SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWSUITS OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE THE JOB OFFER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 dress slacks, button down shirt, tucked in, dress shoes, black socks... no tuxedo t-shirts... it's still an interview... whoever said jeans is crazy... if you came to an interview that I was running and you were wearing jeans, you would not get the job, no matter how good you are... it's about professionalism and jeans are never acceptable for an interview, even if it was tacobell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Pull the jacket off once you meet the group. WANT MY REFERENCES? HERE'S TWO - GUNN AND GUNN INCORPORATED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Chemical plant operators wear nomex uniforms provided by the company. Probably a dark blue pant with a light blue shirt or something similar. They may look like they are delivering something. It's just a working uniform. If it were me, I'd mention to the interviewer ahead of time that I was coming from work, so I would be dressed the way I was for my current job. That way if you are under/over dressed, it won't sound like an excuse after the fact. If you don't want to lie, actually come from work in dockers and a polo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 WANT MY REFERENCES? HERE'S TWO - GUNN AND GUNN INCORPORATED Strong eye contact is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 You definitely don't want to overdo it for this one or you risk being viewed as a threat by any of them with advancement aspirations. NICE CUFF LINKS - I CAN SEE YOU'RE AIMING FOR THE CEO, MACHIAVELLI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Strong eye contact is a must. I like to wear a strong musty scent. That, coupled with a firm handshake and a hearty, somewhat condescending laugh, always announces my arrival as an alpha and someone who doesn't negotiate or like liberals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) dress slacks, button down shirt, tucked in, dress shoes, black socks... no tuxedo t-shirts... it's still an interview... whoever said jeans is crazy... if you came to an interview that I was running and you were wearing jeans, you would not get the job, no matter how good you are... it's about professionalism and jeans are never acceptable for an interview, even if it was tacobell You know what else isn't acceptable? Your negativity. Thanks for coming in, but I think the committee has all the information we need to make our decision. Edited August 20, 2015 by Dr. Pomade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 I like to wear a strong musty scent. That, coupled with a firm handshake and a hearty, somewhat condescending laugh, always announces my arrival as an alpha and someone who doesn't negotiate or like liberals. Nothing says "firm handshake" like using both of your hands to shake. Make sure to squeeze in a vigorous and forceful manner. If your partner flinches you know you did it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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