Advice needed

[August West]

Tomorrow's the big day. Good luck, AW. Keep us posted.
Love, Ima

I'll keep you updated. Thanks to everyone for the vibes and advice AW.

[lawgrad91]

Tomorrow's the big day. Good luck, AW. Keep us posted.
Love, Ima

I'll keep you updated. Thanks to everyone for the vibes and advice AW.

What did you decide to wear? Whatever it was, you'll knock 'em dead!

[August West]

My interview went well yesterday, IMO. I should hear something by the end of the week. Thanks for everyone's help. AW.

[CathyCA]

My interview went well yesterday, IMO. I should hear something by the end of the week. Thanks for everyone's help. AW.

Good news! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[August West]

Just to update everyone. I was notified that I didn't get the job. Oh well. next play. See everyone on the 16th. AW.

[TillyGalore]

Just to update everyone. I was notified that I didn't get the job. Oh well. next play. See everyone on the 16th. AW.

So sorry to read that. When a door closes, a window always opens.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Just to update everyone. I was notified that I didn't get the job. Oh well. next play. See everyone on the 16th. AW.

Crap! Keep us updated on the next opportunity.

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Their loss!!!!!! They must be very short sighted dummies, bless their hearts.
Love, Ima

[lawgrad91]

What Ima said.

May the fleas of a thousand camels infest their armpits.

[Very Duke Blue]

Sorry August West. Better luck next time.

[CathyCA]

Just to update everyone. I was notified that I didn't get the job. Oh well. next play. See everyone on the 16th. AW.

CRAP.

I'm certain that you were the best-dressed candidate.

And a better job will come along, and you will love it!

[August West]

What Ima said.

May the fleas of a thousand camels infest their armpits.

Thank you Carnac! ;) AW.

[ArkieDukie]

Sorry it didn't work out this time. Best of luck with the next interview!

[devildeac]

Sorry to hear that. It sounded like a great chance and that you had a real good shot at it.

[DukieInKansas]

I'm sorry to hear about the outcome. You will get a chance to treat this a a practice interview for the next, better, opportunity that is heading your way.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Bummer.

[bjornolf]

Keep your chin up and keep interviewing. Make sure to send them a thank you letter for considering you, and ask them to keep your resume on file for future positions. I've known several people who got jobs through a secondary opportunity like that, and in today's world of people lacking manners, it can set you apart a little.

[August West]

Keep your chin up and keep interviewing. Make sure to send them a thank you letter for considering you, and ask them to keep your resume on file for future positions. I've known several people who got jobs through a secondary opportunity like that, and in today's world of people lacking manners, it can set you apart a little.

Thanks for the advice. I've been thinking about doing just that, now I will. Thanks again. AW.

[Johnboy]

Sorry about the interview. Better luck next time!

I couldn't just let this go:

Socks should match the shoes. So, if you're wearing brown shoes, wear brown socks that match the shoes. Black shoes get black socks. White sneakers get white socks.

The idea is to create a monochromatic line from shoes to the cuff or hem of the pants.

Dissent. That's known as the "bootie effect" and is a no-no. With a business suit, the idea is to both avoid the bootie effect and to make the socks inconspicuous. Usually, this means matching the slacks. Dark blue suit, you can wear brown belt and shoes, but you should wear dark blue socks. If, with a dark blue suit, you choose black belt and shoes, go with either blue or black socks. With a dark gray suit, I go with black belt and shoes and dark gray socks, with black as a second but still acceptable choice.

Google on the topic ("socks shoes pants") - there seems to be a consensus against the bootie effect. Of course, you will also see a lot of "high fashion" advice that you'd never follow in an interview. Even so, a general rule of socks matching your suit pants is going to be right most of the time.

Examples of internet advice: #1: Quick guide to dressing for an interview (PDF- sorry). It says, in relevant part:

Interview Shoes, Belt and Socks
• Match your shoes to your belt (leather to leather). For example,
with a charcoal gray suit you should wear black shoes and a
black belt. With a navy suit, you can wear black shoes/belt, or
you can wear burgundy shoes/belt.
• Wear lace up shoes on interviews.
• Match your sock color to your pants color. For example, charcoal
gray socks would be worn with a charcoal gray suit.

#2: Excerpt from a post on the topic at Sartorish:

Matching the socks
Here’s a little cheat-sheet for the basic options:

Black shoes & navy pants: black or navy socks
Black shoes & gray pants: black or gray socks
Black shoes & brown pants: black or brown socks
Black shoes & tan pants: black or tan socks

Brown shoes & navy pants: navy socks
Brown shoes & gray pants: gray socks
Brown shoes & (significantly lighter) brown pants: brown socks
Brown shoes & tan pants: brown or tan socks

Cordovan shoes & navy pants: navy socks
Cordovan shoes & gray pants: gray socks

Certainly, the socks must match either the pants or the shoes, and provide a smooth transition between hem and shoe.

The funny thing is, I never thought I had such a strong opinion on this topic, but the "always match the shoes" advice was jarring to me - I usually match the suit pants. Navy suit = Navy socks, and it doesn't matter if the shoes (and belt) are brown or black.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

All my dress socks are black, and my shoes are black. Glad to know I'm always dressed appropriately.

Of course, even though I try to buy the same style/make of socks when I need more, as they age the "blackness" fades a bit with washing, so I do try to match them up color-wise when I put them away.

Back in the late 70's and early 80's, I wore a sport coat and tie, or a suit and tie, when calling on engineers and most maintenance people (unless I was there to assist or watch some maintenance work - you don't wear a coat and tie in a paper mill. A tie where there is rotating machinery was always a no-no. Can't chance it getting caught and getting pulled in.) I have worn a tie on a sales call once or twice in the last 15 years, and typically polo (golf) shirts rather than a sport or dress shirt. I don't own a suit, and haven't bought a sport coat since 1996. Not sure they fit anymore. OK, OK, I'm sure they don't fit.