Beards and Job Fairs
10-11-2012, 06:50 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by Rnav
I'd still go wearing a suit. I'm sure some will. Just because it states save the suit for the interview doesn't mean they still won't be impressed. I've worn one everytime and it worked. A first impression is a lasting one too...
10-11-2012, 08:34 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by captain152
...the job fair website specifically states in bold "dress business casual. Save your suits for the interview."
So I'm going business casual.
So I'm going business casual.
A friend applied for a special military job, and the screening process included a sim ride. At one point the IP said: "I'll be right back; just fly straight and level for a few minutes." When he returned and asked how things were going, the applicant said: "Fine -- still holding straight and level." The IP said: "I know. We have to check a guy's willingness to follow instructions."
10-20-2012, 10:43 PM
#15
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Forget business casual. I've been employed right out of the gate at job fairs, and had interviews on the spot.
You might not be in a full business suit, but at a minimum I'd have very nice slacks, shoes and belt, a long sleeve dress shirt and tie, and a conservative sport coat. I wouldn't go any more casual than that.
I've seen others at job fairs who had on what looked like refuse from the 1970's, and I didn't see any of them leaving with a job. I was surprised people would make the effort to go to the job fair without being prepared to go for the job while they were there.
If you're going to that fair to seek an intern position in a secretaries office, by all means, wear a polo shirt. If you're going in there to seek a job as a pilot, then show up looking professional enough to get that job. It's simple, really.
You might not be in a full business suit, but at a minimum I'd have very nice slacks, shoes and belt, a long sleeve dress shirt and tie, and a conservative sport coat. I wouldn't go any more casual than that.
I've seen others at job fairs who had on what looked like refuse from the 1970's, and I didn't see any of them leaving with a job. I was surprised people would make the effort to go to the job fair without being prepared to go for the job while they were there.
If you're going to that fair to seek an intern position in a secretaries office, by all means, wear a polo shirt. If you're going in there to seek a job as a pilot, then show up looking professional enough to get that job. It's simple, really.
