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asy1mpo · Newbie Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

I will soon be having interviews for a web designer job. Just wondered what would you wear for an interview. Normally would say a suit but would you say the same for a job like a web designer (akin to something like a graphic designer??) I plan to call the company up and ask if they have a dress code.

Also I will be going to a recruitment agency soon for a quick chat - what would you wear.??

lexa10881 · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:27 am Post subject:

I would say business dress would be best for both occasions, and asking if they have a dress code is a great idea. Business dress has gotten complicated, and in the art world a more 'modern' take on the business suit is permitted but a suit is still required. I am not sure if this is the case for web design also?

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walkman · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject:

As a web designer, I'd say that you should still dress up, but a suit or business formal may not be necessary.

I'd give two guidelines: look "put together", and no jeans.

Instead of just slapping on whatever falls out of your closet (no jeans), actually coordinate an outfit. For me - a guy - that means pants (no jeans - not even fashionable ones), a fashionable shirt (not too conservative - it's not my style or personal brand) which goes with a vest or jacket and a tie. Tie? Sure - it can never hurt.

Since you are a designer and should have a sense of artistic style, reflect that in your fashion style. When I go to an interview or client meeting, I make sure I look professional, trustworthy, coordinated and smart. Your clothes reflects your personal brand.

Check out the fashion pages to get some ideas of what's new and happening. You don't need new clothes ("Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes." ~ Henry David Thoreau), but make sure everything is clean, coordinated and ironed. And don't show too much skin - no thighs, no belly and no cleavage - that goes double for the guys ;)

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