Taking a chance at a job interview

[Rogerson785]

Like most, everyone said it all depends on the type of job you are interviewing for. If it was for a law enforcement or firefighter position then pants are necessary. However, it depends on the job you are interviewing for, but I think the kilt would divert the interviewers attention away from your face to your kilt, hose, flashes, and possibly your Sgian Dubh.

You never want to wear loud ties or too many lapel pins, carnations in the lapel either, because the person on the interview panel may be allergic to flowers, the lapel pin may be offensive or a detractor to the panel of interviews etc... Blending in and presenting a professional appearance is your best bet and to me that means wearing a good suit and tie, let your resume and answers determine weather you get hired not your choice of attire.

Good Luck as I am in the same boat.
Chris

[Aldisimo]

First of all, I really appreciate the discussion.

I knew that the company culture was 'Austintacious,' meaning pretty laid back and WEIRD; however, you never know whether the people who are interviewing you are cool. [Some people go to interviews at computer companies here wearing t-shirts, jeans, and sandals because that's what they'll wear if they get the job, but I'm not one of them.]

A suit is too much; Dockers and a dress shirt [no tie] are enough to indicate respect for the company around here. So ... that's what I wore.

I think I did well with the interviews and the test. They expect to make a decision by the end of next week, so now I'm jonesing for something other than a kilt.

[dfmacliam]

I wish you luck, and pray you are selected

[SteveB]

Good Luck, and I pray an affirmative answer in your future.

I have never had to deal with the "interview" thing. All of my employment has come from hearing of a need of a company of a skill that I have, researching the company, and going in to solve their problem, and creating my own employment. I am usually "hired" after I have been working ("consulting") about a week.
Two of my employers have never seen me in trousers, kilted from day one. Some have never seen the kilts, as the work environment requires disposable clothing (think cheap to replace).
You have to be the one that does the research, then take em by storm.

Slainte

[David Dubh]

best of luck. hoping you get the position! let us know

[Mipi]

Hoping for best result for you Aldisimo!

[Alan H]

What I did was wear pants and a tie, but I told them in the interview that I'd be wearing a kilt a couple of days a week. I got the job.

[David Dubh]

Hey Alan great news!!!! Even better kilt at work as well

[Bigkahuna]

Good for you Lad!!!!

[GMan]

Well if I was hiring, no problem either way.