Ant

i have a job interview with a very well known ,some would say market leading company and it's down as smart casual, what defines this? i really dont want to ***** this up

ScoobyWon't

Three day old Y-fronts and a smile.

Ant

trust you

ScoobyWon't

I've never been to an interview where anything less than suit and tie was expected. Can you ask the person who arranged the interview to clarify?

Ant

this isnt a company its a cult

RA Dunk

It depends on what the position is you are applying for I think, If your applying for some kind of office or management job then a suit would be the way forward. If your applying for a workers job smart casual is the way forward.

Ant

this is whats throwing me as the company throughout i would say is casual and laid back so don't want to turn up in a full suit and look a prat

RA Dunk

Break out your best trainers, Shell suit and North Face jacket!

ScoobyWon't

Google comes up with:

What is business casual dress?
Everyone
Clean, pressed clothes in good condition

Men
Jacket or blazer
Open necked shirts (with collar) or polo shirts
Cords, moleskin, twill, chinos, woollen, linen or cotton trousers
Belts (trousers with belt loops)
Socks and shoes


What is not business casual?
Everyone
Fleeces (indoors)
Jeans
Anything see through
Sportswear/gym wear, e.g., leggings, trainers, vest tops
T-shirts with slogans
Shorts

davegtt

If its a modern style company I reckon you can get away with things like smart jeans and a shirt etc. Someone like Google would want this style of employee rather than a office drone. Modern world is a lot more relaxed about stuff like this.

Id possibly just play safe with a decent pair of trousers and a shirt with top button undone, no tie etc. Imagine you were going on a date to a casual venue not a swanky restaurant

Ant

dave thats exactly what i was thinking apart from the google bit scum they are

bioforger

iTrader: (1)

It's a job at an Apple shop isn't it

RobsyUK

iTrader: (2)

Pressed trousers, polished shoes and unbuttoned shirt. 1 button for a man 2 buttons if fit. You want to show your comfortable looking smart. As even if is a dress like a tramp company there may be a day where you meet the MD or the press and need to be smart!

hodgy0_2

Dark Linen suit, loafers, business shirt with open collar

dpb

All he needs is the secret handshake the smug attitude and a tracksuit

dpb

Maybe with a picture of Steve imprinted

jonc

Can't be, he said "market leading".

@Ant, Seriously, even if the company says, smart casual, I would still wear a suit and look smart, first impressions is everything. If in doubt, wear suit, worry about fashion afterwards if you get the job. Good luck by the way.

ReallyReallyGoodMeat

Turtle neck and jeans.

Ant

the thought had crossed my mind

hill79

I'd go in a suit - the company policy might allow for smart-casual, but you don't have the job yet and a suit *always* looks better.

billythekid

What company is it?
Hang about outside their offices at lunch time, see what people are wearing..

Ant

Ant

i bet you're awesome at cluedo!!

Wurzel

iTrader: (1)

Wear a suit to the interview, you only get one chance at a first impression, you can then wear your slobbing gear once you have the job. For my interview at HP in Germany I wore a suit and everyone else was wearing shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. Once I got the job I then dressed accordingly. What does it matter if you look a **** in your interview atleast it shows you made an effort.

An0n0m0us

Dress like them ^^^^^ and say you can start straight away

ScoobyWon't

jonc

If you're dead set on smart casual, you won't go wrong with this:

ReallyReallyGoodMeat

Samsung really do copy everything don't they!

dpb

Not quite as well as apple though

jonc

It's a parody!