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How Should One Dress for a Programming Position Interview?

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  • S Steve Wellens

    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.

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    SoMad
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    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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    • O omahabull

      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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      Brady Kelly
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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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      • O omahabull

        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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        DaveAuld
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        The smarter the better, although a kilt or tux would be considered OTT.

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          The smarter the better, although a kilt or tux would be considered OTT.

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          Pete OHanlon
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          Unless he's applying for his '00 license.

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            omahabull
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            In Omaha, Nebraska, USA, which is almost at the geographic center of the country. ;)

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            • O omahabull

              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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              Costume if possible.

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              • O omahabull

                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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                Jorgen Andersson
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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.

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                • J Jorgen Andersson

                  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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                  OriginalGriff
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                  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

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                  • O omahabull

                    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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                    jim lahey
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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.

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                    • B Brady Kelly

                      I normally just wear a collar and tie, but depending on the employer, may wear a full suit.

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                      Brady Kelly wrote:

                      I normally just wear a collar and tie

                      Don't you find that can get a bit cold, even in South Africa? :laugh:

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                      • J jim lahey

                        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.

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                        OriginalGriff
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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.

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                        • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                          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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                          jim lahey
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                          how could I forget? the braces need comedy IT-related things on them and the belt needs adorning with a mobile device holster too.

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                            how could I forget? the braces need comedy IT-related things on them and the belt needs adorning with a mobile device holster too.

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                            Only one? Where will you put your retro-pager? Your reverse-polish calculator? :laugh:

                            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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                            • O omahabull

                              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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                              RugbyLeague
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                              Dress as your WoW character.

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                              • O omahabull

                                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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                                BobJanova
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                                Suit and tie (or business trousers, shirt and tie) is a safe bet. Even if you can dress down when you actually get the job, no-one's going to criticise you for wearing it.

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                                • O omahabull

                                  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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                                  Lost User
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                                  Depends.. if it's one of those new hipster companies, you'd be "the old suit".

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                                  • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                    Only one? Where will you put your retro-pager? Your reverse-polish calculator? :laugh:

                                    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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                                    jim lahey
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                                    Dammit, I'm just not cut out for the job! :laugh: On a similar note, our IT support manager has a handheld CB radio. Takes it with him on company days out. Legend.

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                                      Dammit, I'm just not cut out for the job! :laugh: On a similar note, our IT support manager has a handheld CB radio. Takes it with him on company days out. Legend.

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                                      jim lahey wrote:

                                      Takes it with him on company days out. Legend

                                      :omg: In public? He doesn't trust this new-fangled cellular radio system then? ;)

                                      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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                                      • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                        jim lahey wrote:

                                        Takes it with him on company days out. Legend

                                        :omg: In public? He doesn't trust this new-fangled cellular radio system then? ;)

                                        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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                                        jim lahey
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                                        Damn right. We all went on a skiing trip at the start of the year. We're both in the group of people that doesn't ski or snowboard so we just went up the mountain to drink beer and take pictures. He was using the altitude to talk to people over the airwaves. Respect.

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                                        • OriginalGriffO OriginalGriff

                                          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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                                          Jorgen Andersson
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                                          I think BBB would still get you a job at any place.

                                          People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.

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