Opinion Poll .. Should My Husband Wear a Tie to Interview?

It's always best to overdress for an interview. Slacks and a shirt, tucked in, and I'd probably wear a tie.

There is nothing wrong with looking too formal, but if he underdresses it may look like he's not serious.

HTH
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Better to be over dressed than under dressed. An interview is still about making a good first impression. I think he should wear khaki pants and a nice shirt but not a tie.

Always dress to impress. Definitely no jeans. A good rule of thumb is to always be dressed as nice as the person interviewing you. He could do nice slacks, dress shirt, and take the tie with him and make the call when he gets there. No jeans.

Always dress for the next job.
Wear the suit.
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I'd say no jeans. He is a professional and needs to appear that way. Nice slacks and a blazer with a real shirt, not a polo shirt, is the way to go. I think the tie is debatable - it's probably not necessary but wearing one would show that he's trying to make a good impression and that he is serious. It shows he is willing to go the extra mile. And he should wear decent shoes, at least loafers - no work boots. I'm sure it's understood that he would wear work clothes on the job, either jeans or a uniform, whatever they require. Still, the college probably has a whole department for maintenance, and you never know if there is room for advancement to a supervisory position. Department heads may need to dress up for an occasional function, so it doesn't hurt for them to see that your husband can manage this.

If someone went for an interview as for a nursing or medical position, he/she wouldn't wear scrubs to the interview, even if those would be the clothing of choice while on the job. I think it's the same thing in construction. If he's going to be going out to a work site, that's one thing. But if this is an office interview, he should dress for it.

Suit is best for interviews, no matter what the position is.
good luck

NO JEANS! I worked at a college, and the "handymen" wore khakis for work sometimes! HA So, definitely go for the nice slacks and tie - first impression really does count. My husband clenched a job once because he had "clean cut hair." (his boss told him years later)

I think it's always best to over dress - this is an interview - he needs to put his best face forward. That said - he doesn't need a tux (LOL) but maybe a nice pair of khakis, and collar shirt and I tie if it doesn't seem over the top. First impressions and all...

Good luck!

Always error on the side of looking too nice for an interview. Wear the tie.

YES!!! Does he want to be taken seriously or just as another "JOE" who wants the job?! It will make him stand out amongst his peers and other candidates.

No jeans, but a suit isn't needed. Nice pants and shirt. Clean and pressed. Good luck!

An interview is a business meeting, so you dress as the others in the meeting will be dressed. He should do well with trousers, shirt, tie and jacket. Anything less and he might risk looking like he doesn't take himself or his work seriously.

Nice pants and nice shirt... but I woulnd't do a tie.

I think he sould wear a suit. Just because the job is a jeans job doesn't mean he should wear jeans to the interview. Especially in today's market, anything you can do to stand out from everyone else is important. By wearing a suit he shows the interviewer that he is serious about wanting this position.

Nice shirt, tie and slacks...no jeans, no matter how nice they are. :)

First impressions are important...so NO jeans for sure. If you have a nice shirt and tie already, then definitely wear that. I would imagine he'll be meeting senior reps and administrators and his ability to fit in and to meet with other prospective higher ups can be assessed quickly with how he presents himself. Just b/c he's going to be doing FT construction, there will be opportunities throughout his time there where he will undoubtedly need to dress up for some unforeseen occasion. So go in looking your best. They know he won't dress like that for work.

ALWAYS better to be overdressed for an interview than underdressed. Think about it: if he's underdressed, he might not get hired _just_ for that reason. But no one's ever not gotten a job because they wore a tie.

Good luck.

I have to agree with Meagan: better over-dressed than under-dressed.

During my hubby's blue-collar days, he interviewed for a ski-lift repairman position, but it was in Aspen, CO. He wore a nice shirt and tie.

You are showing respect for your own profession when you dress well. Who cares if it's blue-collar or not???
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Over dressing is better than underdressing!!! Go with the slacks and tie, if he wont do the tie make him do slacks, dress shirt and sport coat. He'll make a good impression and just because he's in construction doesn't mean he needs to be sloppy!

Suit or nice slacks, shirt & tie.

I would say tie. It certainly won't hurt him! and if there are a few people after the job- 3 wear shirts, your hubby wears a tie- he's gonna stick out and seem more professional. The job may not be the most professional per say, but its an interview so he should wear a tie and be as professional as possible. Including sending a thank you email or letter after. I have done this for every job interview I have gone on. To this day- I have NEVER not gotten a job I've interviewed for. Good luck!!!

I say button up shirt not tie or a polo shirt with nice pants, like khakis or dockers. Jeans are a little too casual but for construation a tie would be over the top. Just my 7 years expience in HR in the construction field advice. But do what makes him comfortable. He will be able to show his true self if he is comfortable and that is what they want to see "him".

Good luck!

Nice shirt, nice pants and definitely wear the tie!! Showing up for the interview well dressed will show that he really cares and has respect for the position/people he is interviewing with. It can never hurt! Goodluck!!

For a job like this, I'd say a nice pair of kakhis and a polo shirt or a nice button up ironed shirt. I think if he just looks presentable, that'll be fine. Would you really NOT hire someone who's qualified, smells clean, looks clean, smiles nicely, etc just b/c he didn't wear a tie? I agree that jeans are no appropriate whatsoever for really any job interview.

Suit please.
If he does not own a suite then slacks, tie and blazer.
It doesn't matter if he will be wearing jeans once he is hired - he must dress up for the interview.

Good luck!!!!!

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Suit please.
If he does not own a suite then slacks, tie and blazer.
It doesn't matter if he will be wearing jeans once he is hired - he must dress up for the interview.

Good luck!!!!!

my husband was actually told that he was promoted over another equally qualified person simply because he went to the interview in a tie. Better to be over dressed than under dressed, them knowing your husband took the extra time to make a great first impression may just be the deciding factor.

They say always dress for the job you want not the job you have. Maybe they'd realize he's a better candidate for management of the maintenance division!

actually overdressing could give the illusion he doesnt like to get dirty. A nice shirt and does he have dark color kahki or dickies work pants?

my husband is in construction and I would advise him to wear a dress shirt tie and khakis. good luck to your husband!!

What will the interviewer be wearing? Go one step above that. Actually it CAN be bad to overdress in some circumstances, but I don't know much about the area you live in, so I can't advise you on that.

Yes, tie. Jeans - NO!!!!!!

Oh no to blue jeans!!!! Khaki pants and a polo would be nice for this position. A tie might be a bit extreme for this one.

Yes, a tie. No jeans. Nice khakis would be fine, not wrinkled.