Interview attire

[Robert Owen Thomas <robt@cymru.com>]

Howdy, all--

I think it's a good idea to get a feel for the environment first.
I am a big fan of phone interviews for this very reason.  You can
simply ask what the dress code is for the company with which you
are interviewing.  Then plan your on-site interview attire accordingly.
I have found this works well for me.  And, as Jurgen pointed out, it's
best to put on "suitable" attire.  This also gives you the opportunity
to make a decision right up front.  If the response is "suit and tie,"
and this gives you hives, cancel the on-site interview right then and
there.

Now, there are exceptions.  When I asked one prospective client about
the dress code, he responded: "Well, we prefer that you cover your
genitals."  Obviously, I did cover a *bit* more than that for the
on-site interview... ;-)

--Rob
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Robert Owen Thomas
robt@cymru.com
The best way to deal with predators is to taste terrible.