Dress for success

[NY_BX 397]

Quoting a book, and a fellow VJer, that focused on interviews and preparation:

DRESS WELL FOR THE INTERVIEW

"At any given interview, be it job or immigration, non verbal mode of communication says alot about who you are. The examiner will surely factor your physical appearance into his perception of you. As you know, firsts impression lasts a long time. Please put on clothing that will make you look responsible. For example, if you appear before an examiner with your pant drawn down like most teenagers, it will surely affect the perception of the examiner. The examiner might doubt your marriage, because your appearance does not support the responsible role of a husband. Therefore, if you appear like a hooligan or a thug, you may not get the favorable result you desire and deserve. You would have helped the examiner to conclude wrongly. Be moderate, neat and presentable".

I know that americans tend to conclude their own assumptions based on first impressions, and that includes attire. I'm curious to know, and I know is probably next to impossible, if there had been any correlations between how someone presented him or herself at the interview vs. the treatment they received. In other words, if a gentleman wore a suit and tie was better served than a gentleman that wore faded jeans and a t-shirt. I'd hope no one would be that judgmental, but reality sometimes dictates otherwise, unfortunately.

Good luck!

Edited November 3, 2011 by NY_BX

[shelly.si 2]

I agree...i hate wearing suits, much more comfortable in a pair of jeans and a t shirt but i wore a suit to my interview

[NY_BX 397]

I agree...i hate wearing suits, much more comfortable in a pair of jeans and a t shirt but i wore a suit to my interview

I hate suits too. In my line of work I rarely have to wear any. I still have a couple 'just in case' pieces. This would be a good moment to dust one off and look nice

[Matt & Bing 56]

I accompanied my wife to her K-1 interview in Manila. I sure as hell didn't wear a suit in Manila in the summer time! I wore shorts and sandals.

I also didn't wear a suit to our AOS interview. They are concerned with your evidence, not how you're dressed.

[paul_kay 31]

When I had my interview in Manila US Embassy I saw a USC wearing "Barong", which is a traditional Filipino clothing. I thought it was funny but cute at the same time. I wore a dress which is a little above my knee, some would think it's inappropriate but since the interview was in a window where the interviewer won't see what you're wearing from waist down, I don't think attire is a big deal.

[nyc_alex 3]

I think this is an important topic, come the day of the interview i wont force my fiance into a suit- but I will make sure he's wearing a nice button down shirt! I wont hurt to dress somewhat presentable. I mean after all- it is an "interview".

[NY_BX 397]

I think this is an important topic, come the day of the interview i wont force my fiance into a suit- but I will make sure he's wearing a nice button down shirt! I wont hurt to dress somewhat presentable. I mean after all- it is an "interview".

I agree a suit is a little over the top, but I also agree that dressing rather conservatively is a safer approach.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Quoting a book, and a fellow VJer, that focused on interviews and preparation:

DRESS WELL FOR THE INTERVIEW

"At any given interview, be it job or immigration, non verbal mode of communication says alot about who you are. The examiner will surely factor your physical appearance into his perception of you. As you know, firsts impression lasts a long time. Please put on clothing that will make you look responsible. For example, if you appear before an examiner with your pant drawn down like most teenagers, it will surely affect the perception of the examiner. The examiner might doubt your marriage, because your appearance does not support the responsible role of a husband. Therefore, if you appear like a hooligan or a thug, you may not get the favorable result you desire and deserve. You would have helped the examiner to conclude wrongly. Be moderate, neat and presentable".

It's hard to believe that somebody who writes a book would use a word that doesn't exist in the English language: alot.

[NY_BX 397]

It's hard to believe that somebody who writes a book would use a word that doesn't exist in the English language: alot.

that was my typo. However, I must agree that this manual is not the most sophisticated.