If a job applicant is not sure how to dress for an upcoming job interview, what should he or she do?
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some14some
You mean now here in japan? if yes, wear full size overcoat and use face mask...! job is not there anyway.
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hokkaidoguy
Err on the side of caution. People are rarely offended if you show up to an interview in a suit.
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Okinawamike
Interviewed three people this past week.
First, remove the nose ring and the 4 earings if your a guy! It's a construction position, not a fashion clerk sales spot.
Second, stop moving around like your having a heart attack, your only 25 for cry'en out loud!
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smartacus
I'm surprised at how some people dress down for job interviews. I'm old fashioned and think you should always dress up for the interview, no matter how laid back the company's image is. But if you're in doubt and it worries you, I would suggest calling the company and asking the person who arranged the interview for you about the dress code.
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ca1ic0cat
You should be in a suit unless the job involves a shovel.
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InTheKnow
Because 10 years old is the 'new 20' in Japan, I do understand the confusion about how to dress for an interview.
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Weasel
Quit while ahead. If the applicant doesn't know what to wear an interview, how do you expect them to know how to do their job once you hire them?
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ratpack
Ummm....ask mummy!!!
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n3312
I'd say dress practically, and don't dress like you're out for a night downtown. Smart casual works. But then, that depends on the job.
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GW
Gee hope I dont have to interview for a new job I havent owned a suit going on 12-13yrs now, wud be nice noto to have need for those damned htings from here on in thank you very much
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cleo
It depends on the job, surely. If you're being interviewed for a position as a hostess, twinset and pearls probably isn't going to help.
For a man though, a suit usually isn't a faux pas whatever the job is. I'm surprised the question even needs to be asked.
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Wakarimasen
Black suit, white shirt.
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nisegaijin
suit
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telecasterplayer
black or dark navy blue suit, white shirt, muted tie with an understated pattern. NO jewelry.
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Nessie
A twinset is de rigeur for a hostess, Cleo.
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bdiego
Ask mommy downstairs.
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neverknow2
Why?
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S7ro9kGm3aQ
MTM English/Italian charcoal suit, classical lines, empty sown-shut pockets (retains the lines), Jermyn street shirt (but no Charles Tyhrwhitt), collar stays/stiffeners, MOP buttons, French cuffs (debatable) + understated cufflinks, woven silk tie matching shirt pattern, single windsor knot, laced + polished shoes (ensure polish smell does not linger), no nasty silver buckles or slip-ons shoes, quality leather bag/briefcase (Ettinger is good) + matching card holder if required (black bridal leather best), quality watch (IWC etc.) 75% hidden under cuffs, haircut (but not too recent - don't look desperate), clean shaven, rested, no bags under the eyes, freshly cleaned teeth + gargle, clean fingernails, no perfume/cologne.
Or if you're in Japan: cheap white shirt from Suits Aoyama, ill-fitting black creased slacks, cheap slip-on shoes with silver buckle, 1,000yen tie from the vendor outside the station, uniqlo bag, cigarette pack in suit pocket, tobacco-stained fingernails, ramen-breath.
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Tahoochi
Depends on the job, but you can't go wrong with a suit and tie... or just a tie if you're applying at a strip club!
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GW
just be careful not to wear a white or black tie LOL
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GW
Haha thankfully I dont have to go to those lengths what a waste of $$ it wud be for me, for those that feel the need, I feel for ya!
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S7ro9kGm3aQ
There are those who do not feel the need good sir, and then there are Gentlemen.
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KyokoSmile
Or if you're in Japan: cheap white shirt from Suits Aoyama, ill-fitting black creased slacks, cheap slip-on shoes with silver buckle, 1,000yen tie from the vendor outside the station, uniqlo bag, cigarette pack in suit pocket, tobacco-stained fingernails, ramen-breath.
Brilliant lol
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InTheKnow
ROFL. That was comedy gold. I damn near wet myself when I got to that (quoted) part.
Oh, one more thing, you were pretty accurate.
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seesaw
Wear a recruit suit. You'll never go wrong!
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GW
And which pray tell wud be the gentleman.........hint has nothing to do with clothes, but if the clothes make you feel like a gentleman fine my good sir, but has zip to do with being a gentleman in actual fact
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LostinNagoya
men: a good tailored suit will make you the most beautiful gaijin on the block, they're pretty cheap in Japan - if you are slim, I mean. If you are fat, then you really need to buy an expensive suit, sorry.
women: have you seen the "Business Lady Set" sold at The Suit Company? It will do, but again, they have only slim sizes. If you are fat, then dress up gorgeously.
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carlosgodoy1
If a candidate does not know how to Dress? He should Not Attend the interview.
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ptolemy
Dress like any other OL or Salaryman. That is where your future is. Try to be individual and you will be "the nail that nailed down" by not getting a job.
By the way, I see very, and I repeat, very few Japanese with piecings, unless they are with Johnny's and have their future as タレント.
All other Japanese know that is poison for a job interview. Even for stellar places like McD'S or MosBaga.
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Triple888
Tie and suit what's so hard about that?
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Badsey
Check the place out a few days before to see what others are wearing -you want to fit in and not stick out. Also note how people talk/act -again go with a style that fits in.
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Katsuro1000
Ask someone that had an job interview on what to do.
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Okinawamike
First, remove the nose ring and the 4 earings if your a guy!
Why?
Gee, I don't know, ah first impressions maybe?
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XXXXX
never heard of that.
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dokachin
If you are wearing a suit make sure the body fits!!
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Toshiyuki
die your hair into black
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alphawolf
carlos.. got to learn somewhere, so this is a good question.
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memyselfI
Women+ dress sexy
Men: Wear a dress !!! Be all you can be !!!!
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buggerlugs
If you really don't know this, should you be allowed out in public by yourself?
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benhur
even borat got a job in his "swim suit".
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noborito
"die your hair into black" what? die? I think you wanted to write "Dye your hair black"
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Icewind007
Wear a suit unless you really know otherwise (through research that you are supposed to do anyways). I work with the government as a programmer. Where I work we all have a very casual wear (polo and jeans is the norm). A suit worked just fine.
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memyselfI
Conservative Jobs Men: Wear a suit, the color should be conservative colors Gray, Navy, or, Black. If you do not have a suit, wear a dress shirt with nice pants. make sure the necktie is conservative. And always black polished dress shoes. no facial hair
Women: Conservative business suit, conservative colors, no flashy ear rings, no mini skirt, blouse ( make sure i can't see your cleavage ) even htought that my be a boost to get you hired don't do it. You might get interviewed by a ooba san. She doesn't want to see grapefruit in the morning. Black polished shoes. Panty hose that matches your skin tone.
Other Jobs ( Only in Nippon )
Men; think cute, wear make up, and think like an idiot. If you dress to manly your not going to get the job. If you have black hair and not proud of having black hair dye your hair orange or pink shavant.
Women: Dress like a Rainbow Bright Doll - dress skanky danky, think exotic/ high school girl/ no coordination/ idiot style, choo kawaii style nonsense you will get the job. And also say chooo kawaii 50 times during the 5 minute interview and you will get the job. My advice to 20's- 30's year old women think about the girl in your classroom when you were 15, dress " easy ", dress like the girl in your highschool and you will get the job. But be more outrageous. Dress like an idiot.
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