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Would you wear a light grey sportscoat to a job interview?

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  1. Hooker

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    I'm nervous. I'm questioning everything. Help me.
     
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    Only if you have matching shoes and purse, if not, then never this time of year.
     
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    What position are you interviewing for and are you worried you'd be over or under dressed. I never worry about being overdressed on an interview.
     
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    Luckily both my shoes and portfolio are a nice cognac color.

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    A light gray suit was disasterous for Nixon in the first televised Presidential debate in 1960. He just faded into the background. Ofcourse, everything was black and white then, you should be fine. Dont overdo the cologne. And dont rush into answering any questions. Pause if you need to reflect a little, and then give an assertive well thought out answer. Also, dont talk too much. People tend to do that when they are nervous. Walk in like you own the place and be confident but humble. Good luck!
     
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    Just go in there and "sell yourself" hooker! :D

    Good luck!!
     
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    Just my personal opinion but I'd wear a suit if it were me.
     
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  9. Hooker

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    I'll probably wear navy suit pants, I just don't like the fit on the jacket, that is why I'm thinking wearing the light grey sportscoat.
     
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    Good advice. Sounds like you have done this before.

    Good luck Hooker!!
     
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    I would where a sleevless shirt and cut off jeens .. Honestly it sounds fine. Good Luck :)
     
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    Don't wear a gold watch, unless its white gold, and you should be fine.
     
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    I would never wear gold jewelry. I'm not Persian.
     
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    I wouldn't sorry. Strikes me as too casual.
     
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    Cargo Jorts... definitely... with matching LSU socks and sandals. :lmao:

    I haven't met you in person but I have a feeling you are going to do just fine no matter what you wear.
     
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    Platinum has made that easier for some, but gold wedding bands can still be the crutch.
     
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    To qualify what is said when I am conducting an interview someone wearing an ill fitting suit wouldn't offend me, however someone that I thought knowingly dressed to casual for the interview just might depending on how they come across.
     
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    Hooker if I was as awesome as you, I would not care what I was wearing. You ooze awesomeness.
     
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    Wear an old tuxedo and be sure to fart at least once, silent ones only count if they stink up the place.
     
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    You want to borrow my new tOSU silk boxers? They make me feel sooooo confident!
     
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    Had no idea he was Persian.....hmmmm.
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