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System Developer interview - full suit?


jonathanc

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Just been told I have an interview next week for the role of System Developer (mainly dealing with MIS). Fairly new role and first time I've been invited for an interview of this sort.

 

I am just wondering if long sleeve shirt, tie and smart trousers are enough or will it be better if I throw in a suit as well? This is a fairly entry level role...

 

My interviewer is the Finance Director though.

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Thanks for the advice guys! Just nervous as I also don't want to appear "over dressed" if there's that sort of thing.

 

I've been to interviews before but was mainly for more of an informal role such as games programmer etc where jeans are ok :p

 

The company is a fairly established printing company and I spoke to the HR administrator and explained my situation as I am genuinely shocked I even got her call! She was a nice person and assured me that I should try for an interview.

 

Kinna big break so a bit nervous! :D

 

edit: found out how to add a poll lol. It looks different now. Serious options tho!

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Thanks for all the input! Would like to go in my bday suit but I don't reckon the receptionist would even let me in!

 

I just wonder if some interviewers would consider someone as being overdressed...

 

Highly doubt it, it just shows you're professional and a smart person.

 

I think if you went to an interview at McDonalds in a suit then you'd be over dressed.

 

If I were you, I'd hire out a tux just in case.. ;)

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Dress smart regardless my friend, haircut, shaven, look fresh, plenty of smiles & good handshake.

 

I wore a dark grey suit to my first interview, with a light blue shirt & red tie.

 

Second interview I went in for the kill, lighter grey suit, white shirt & yellow tie.

 

After not having an interview for over 5 years, I managed to get the job at the beginning of the recession with a law firm which is know for only taking on people with law experience. Manager offered me the job there & then on the 2nd interview, I was pretty gob smacked.

 

So go in for the kill. :)

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Full works...

 

...and if you are lucky like me, first day on the job I got told to not wear a suit. I was gutted, bought all new shirts the lot :( (Oh well :))

 

Is that the same day they told you to get in the basement and not come out unless you need the toilet? :p

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Thanks for all the well wishes dudes :D

 

Been a while since I wore full suit to an interview. Kind of looking forward to it.

 

As for the subject of being late, the interview is practically around half an hour after I finish my current job lol. It would be bit of a rush but I've layed out plans on how to get changed in the car etc...

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Thanks for all the well wishes dudes :D

 

Been a while since I wore full suit to an interview. Kind of looking forward to it.

 

As for the subject of being late, the interview is practically around half an hour after I finish my current job lol. It would be bit of a rush but I've layed out plans on how to get changed in the car etc...

 

Would you not be better to leave work a little early for a 'doctors appointment' or something?

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As everyone has already said, dress as smart as you can, make sure you have no gold necklaces/rings on display(bar wedding ring if applicable), also a lot actually applies to the initial handshake to make sure you come off as confident, strong, etc etc, no one wants to employ the timid guy with no self confidence.

 

One thing that I find is VERY important is at the end of the interview when they ask if you have any questions, ALWAYS ask at least one question, it's impossible to have covered everything in an interview and it comes across badly if you don't have any questions as it shows no initiative, a lot of people won't ask questions, a good one that I use that always seems to interest potential employers(out of 7 interviews I've been offered 6 jobs just for the record), I generally ask 'How do I compare to the other candidates/potential employees?'

 

Anyway, good luck and if you have any more questions, just ask:)

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Research the company too, doesn't go down too well if they ask you what you know about them and you just say nothing.

 

Definetly, if possible, try and bring up some questions about the company after having researched them, show them that you have done your background reading, if it's a Public company then much more info will be available on them like stock reports, share prices, etc, take note if share prices have gone up/down recently by a large amount, say something like 'I see the share prices have been increasing at a substatial rate lately, you must be well on the mend from the recession', if it's the finance director interviewing you he will know the business financials inside out and will be impressed to know that you have researched the company in depth. Obviously, only say this if there has been big changes in share prices, don't ask why they have gone up by 0.1p :D

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