This is the way to go.

My gigs three and four jobs ago were startups, but in the banking and fintech spaces. Suit and tie for interview were the way to go.

My gigs last job and current job are Amazon and Google. Suit and tie would actually be a miss for either of these.

Just ask.

Looping back on this to provide an update.

After all the great feedback that I got from this group, I reached out to the company's in-house recruiter. I was told that my idea to wear a sport coat, slacks and dress shirt is spot on. Also, I could wear a tie if wanted but it is not necessary or recommended as wearing a tie could be viewed as "he doesn't get us".

So, the interviews are this Thursday afternoon. My wife suggested that I not drive the 911 that day. She said, "leave that for your first day on the job".

i applied for a pet shop job wearing a suit. did i look like a retard? you bet! i did get the job. it was a good time. wild SF women! crazy parties.

that suit was worth it.

i did say something like: "i know the suit is probably overkill, but i wanted to show you i am taking this interview seriously" (they commented on my suit) and i was a wet behind the ears brand new college kid.

Good luck! ...no Porsche ;)

A pair of leather cowboy chaps, a leather vest. a cowboy hat, cowboy boots... and nothing else.. Walk in humming, "It's fun to stay at the YMCA."

....and no dragon jeans :)!

25+ years ago I was applying for a custodial job at a junior high school (wore slacks, white shirt and tie) as the interview went on, they of course wanted to know if I had reliable transportation- could see the parking lot from the principal’s office, so I pointed to my guards red 944 and said yes. Got the job. Kids thought I was a doctor because I had a Porsche- yea, I’m a doctor during the day and I clean the school at night for fun.

What’s a “tie”?

Good move to call them and ask.

I interviewed a lot of people when I owned my company, mostly for blue collar technician jobs. Most people showed up dressed like they were homeless. One guy wore a shirt and tie to an interview. He really stood out, and he turned out to be a great hire.

It's just me, but I'd never drive my Porsche to work. I had a (black) friend years ago that worked maintenance at a high school and had a black 914 with a Porsche badge on it. He said the coworkers' attitudes changed radically toward him after they saw him driving it. I always kept my private stuff away from my job, because you never know what goes on in peoples' minds. Good that you asked about what to wear, by the way.

Speedo and a lab coat - you’ll be fine

Lab coat unbuttoned, correct?

You want to come across as honest.

Motion says yoga pants don't lie.

Natch...

Dress up, but go Commando.

After you get hired, a few years later, get drunk at the 2nd or 3rd christmas party, tell your boss about it.

rjp