How Should One Dress for a Programming Position Interview?
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
Suit & tie for sure. I've yet to meet an interviewer who doesn't appreciate the effort even if they are in jeans and a witty t-shirt. If going through an agency, always best to ask them first, as they should know the client well enough. I have been quite horrified at some of the candidates I have interviewed over the years - especially those just out of uni - who come in shorts and thongs (flip flops, Jellies) and tell you they want double your salary - but it just makes us old 'uns look better :) Good luck
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
Dress in a suit. I work in a very 'modern' & casual workplace. Shorts, singlets and flip flop shoes are everyday clobber here in the summer months. No one has ever been criticized for turning up to an interview in a suit though. I do still tease the guy I interviewed about four years ago for turning up with the label still attached to the cuff of his suit jacket. He'd bought it that day and had never worn a suit before.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
omahabull wrote:
I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume
Yes, I know, but it's still a very strange idea. Surely your employer would find out anyway...? But of course, you don't even fill in your DOB in your contract if and when you do get the job... right? :rolleyes:
Almost, but not quite, entirely unlike... me...
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
I am accustomed to wearing a suit and tie. I was taught that it is always better to be "over-dressed than under-dressed." It seems to work rather well.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
I disagree about a suit and a tie. You may feel uncomfortable and look out of place. Try to be the second best dressed person in the room.
Steve Wellens
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I disagree about a suit and a tie. You may feel uncomfortable and look out of place. Try to be the second best dressed person in the room.
Steve Wellens
I agree with you, but it depends on where the OP lives. With the profile name OmahaBull, I assume it is in the Midwest. I believe the dress code is still more relaxed out here in California than many other places. It also depends on the kind of company. At a startup they will most likely be more relaxed than a huge corporate HQ. Soren Madsen
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
I normally just wear a collar and tie, but depending on the employer, may wear a full suit.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
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The smarter the better, although a kilt or tux would be considered OTT.
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where do ya live? (country) bryce
MCAD --- To paraphrase Fred Dagg - the views expressed in this post are bloody good ones. --
Our kids books :The Snot Goblin, and Book 2 - the Snotgoblin and Fluff The Snotgoblin for the Ipad -
It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
Costume if possible.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
Depends on local customs and the company you want to apply to. Try to find out what the company culture is. You don't want to stand out in this respect. If unsure it's always better to overdress then underdress.
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
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Depends on local customs and the company you want to apply to. Try to find out what the company culture is. You don't want to stand out in this respect. If unsure it's always better to overdress then underdress.
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
Oh yes! Nudity is unlikely to get you a coding job. Unless you happen to be a BBBBB1 in which case what are you doing applying for a coding job? 1 Big Breasted Beautiful Blonde Bimbo
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.
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It's been a long time (over ten years!) since I've had to go out groveling for a programming job. It's become very apparent to me that a lot of what I thought I knew about securing a new position is out-dated. I've managed to reach a truce with Linkedin, I'm getting inquiries from it so it must be close. My resume has been reworked to show value instead of tasks. I'm working on my networking by attending local users' groups and reaching out to former colleagues through social media. The one place I'm at a total loss is what is the prevailing way to dress for an interview. I was always taught that a suit & tie is the only way to dress for an interview. Is that still the expected norm? If it isn't, what is the proper way to dress for an interview? I'm open to all suggestions! A little background: I'm in my mid-fifties, though due to good luck and genetics, I look a lot closer to early forties. I have been very careful to hide my age in my resume & on Linkedin so they won't give my age away.
My signature is undergoing re-branding, stay put and wait for it.
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I normally just wear a collar and tie, but depending on the employer, may wear a full suit.
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Set your stall out early doors. If you're a developer I recommend a wolf t-shirt, three quarter length shorts, sandals and white sports socks. get a proper gut as well. massive beard for extra brownie points.
You forgot the braces - you need braces to hold the shorts up. And a belt as backup.
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.
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You forgot the braces - you need braces to hold the shorts up. And a belt as backup.
If you get an email telling you that you can catch Swine Flu from tinned pork then just delete it. It's Spam.
