at a family practice in north raleigh

for an intern/assistant/etc position (looks good for med school apps)

basically doing triage, blood draws, IMs, some procedures, etc.

she didn't say it was an interview, she said it was to come fill out an application (she already has my resume, i'm assuming that's why she called) and talk about me working there.

what should i wear? i've gotta come straight from class, so i don't want anything too formal

nice jeans and a polo w/ some topsiders? what?

the only job interviews i've done so far were either suit-and-tie (where i am now) or really laid back (apple)

and i'm not quitting my current job, this is just on the weekends so i can put it on my med school apps

11/30/2007 12:58:34 AM

you might wanna try trousers instead of jeans boo

11/30/2007 12:59:45 AM

your EMT pants

11/30/2007 12:59:58 AM

i hate khacki dress pants though

^--that would just look strange, haha

11/30/2007 1:01:09 AM

I never fail to break out the suit for interviews.

11/30/2007 1:02:10 AM

they don't have to be chinos

11/30/2007 1:02:53 AM

the suit would look a little strange in a place where everyone wears scrubs

11/30/2007 1:03:15 AM

haha, maybe you should wear scrubs then

11/30/2007 1:03:54 AM

i wish

man i love scrubs

second most comfortable garment known to man

second only to soccer shorts

11/30/2007 1:04:32 AM

Suit is always appropriate for "talk about you working there"

11/30/2007 1:06:22 AM

believe it or not, there are times when a suit isn't appropriate

11/30/2007 1:07:25 AM

I can't think of one.

Unless the people interviewing you specify what they'd like you to wear, and a suit is definitely not included in the category of clothing they request.

11/30/2007 1:09:47 AM

this is one of them

i would be better dressed than the dude that owns the place

that's a no-no

11/30/2007 1:10:11 AM

Ah, I see.

I'd definitely wear trousers and not jeans then.

11/30/2007 1:12:29 AM

Wear slacks and a polo or casual button up shirt.

11/30/2007 1:15:08 AM

You can still wear pants and a button-up shirt and be casual-professional. It's ok to be slightly better-dressed than the people interviewing you. It shows that you still respect the interview process while not looking like a bad fit for the environment.

11/30/2007 1:31:34 AM

I had an interview on Wednesday, and if I would have worn a suite or even just a tie, I guarantee you, the interview would have never happened. I wore khaki's and a blue dress shirt, and when i showed up, the guy was like, "well you look like you work here already, I'm glad you didn't wear a tie or any of that shit, cause that's just not this company."

I've worn suits to all other interviews, but I'm thinking the best thing to do may be to ask how you should dress (i.e. ask if this is a formal interview or not, etc)

[Edited on November 30, 2007 at 7:21 AM. Reason : -k + e]

11/30/2007 7:21:10 AM

Yea, I've not gotten a job before because there was a miscommunication on the formality of the company. I came in a suit, they were wearing torn shorts and t-shirts, which is what I'm used to wearing to work anyway

11/30/2007 7:31:29 AM

i hate interviews.

but i agree with whats being said, don't wear jeans. slacks, khakis, trousers, whatever you want to call them and a nice oxford or polo.

and remember

beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee yourself

11/30/2007 7:38:31 AM

ended up with a green polo shirt, khackis, brown belt, and brown topsiders

looks pretty nice

here goes nothing

11/30/2007 8:48:26 AM

good luck mate.

11/30/2007 8:48:44 AM

dont forget to bring a towel

11/30/2007 8:50:57 AM

^^^ gl man!

11/30/2007 9:12:19 AM

whats the name of the practice? PM a nigga if you dont want to post it here

11/30/2007 9:12:59 AM

get your grown man on when you wear topsiders.

11/30/2007 9:21:26 AM

Quote :

"whats the name of the practice? PM a nigga if you dont want to post it here"

also curious.

and suits in a Dr.'s office usually means one thing - DRUG REPS

11/30/2007 9:32:45 AM