Interview Etiquette

[emily_in_nc]

OK, I quoted the wrong post, but I am still baffled that in CA women don't wear hose with a suit.

I'd noticed this on TV, that the "beautiful people" (typically women in their 20s-early 30s, tan, fit, real estate agents and the like, etc.) don't wear stockings with suits and business dresses. But, many women do not fit those parameters! I for one would not want my spider veins, freckles, and scars hanging out for all the world to see at a job interview....

Found this post on a website:

Dear Kathi,

Is it optional to wear nylons at work these days? I work at a bank and would love to forgo the pantyhose ordeal.

Christy, Del Mar

Christy,

The business environment in Southern California is more casual than most other cities. With the warmer climate, women often wear sandals and open-toed shoes 6-9 months of the year. In my opinion, with the proper shoes, you can dress very professionally without hose.
With this in mind, if you are still doubt about your particular bank, ask a trusted manager. If this isn’t possible, pay attention to your superiors. Does everyone wear hose every day?
It pays to dress similar to your superiors. It makes it easier for them to see you as a pier and your chances for advancement are increased. Some banks are still very conservative and you don’t want to jeopardize your job advancement.
Remember, dress not for the position you are in, but for the position you aspire to attain.

Kathi is a professional organizer, image consultant and event planner based in San Diego California.

I really do think at least SoCal is a different from the rest of the world, but I would definitely wear hose to an interview, even if wasn't going to be necessary after getting the job.

Emily

[Duck on Wheels]

... It makes it easier for them to see you as a pier ...

But would I want them to see me as a pier? Personally, I'd rather be seen as the sailboat.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

But would I want them to see me as a pier? Personally, I'd rather be seen as the sailboat.

Har har, I was about to say that!
Then if they don't like you, you can tell them to take a long walk on a short pier!

[SouthernBelle]

It also pays to talk good and spelt stuff write at work. So be similarly with your supers.

[Trek420]

It also pays to talk good and spelt stuff write at work. So be similarly with your supers.

There's spelt under the pier

Otherwise you'd be a dock....dock in pay.