Comments on: Q&A: What to Wear to an Engineering Interview http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Omiru.com: Style for All http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-74563 Omiru.com: Style for All Thu, 31 May 2007 07:11:48 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-74563 [...] May 31st, 2007 Q:  Maybe you should give some suggestions on what female engineers should wear to an interview too. A:  We recently ran an article advising men what to wear to an engineering interview at a technology startup, and we got a request to give some advice to women engineers.Like we said in the men’s article, the ideal interview outfit blends the professionalism required of a job interview with the casual spirit of a tech startup.Here’s three foolproof interview outfits:(1)  Button-down Shirt + Dark Rinse Jeans. The women’s version of the men’s foolproof outfit.(2)  Cardigan Twinset + High Waist Trousers.On-trend trousers paired with a business casual classic.(3) Cropped Jacket + Knit Shirt + Dark Rinse Jeans.Mix it up with a standout structured jacket (like the one pictured at left) and the most formal of jeans.Finish off each outfit with a structured handbag and a pair of low heels or flats.Pictured: J Crew Linen-Cotton Colette Jacket | $235 at J Crew.Style question?  We’ve got answers.  E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question. [...] [...] May 31st, 2007 Q:  Maybe you should give some suggestions on what female engineers should wear to an interview too. A:  We recently ran an article advising men what to wear to an engineering interview at a technology startup, and we got a request to give some advice to women engineers.Like we said in the men’s article, the ideal interview outfit blends the professionalism required of a job interview with the casual spirit of a tech startup.Here’s three foolproof interview outfits:(1)  Button-down Shirt + Dark Rinse Jeans. The women’s version of the men’s foolproof outfit.(2)  Cardigan Twinset + High Waist Trousers.On-trend trousers paired with a business casual classic.(3) Cropped Jacket + Knit Shirt + Dark Rinse Jeans.Mix it up with a standout structured jacket (like the one pictured at left) and the most formal of jeans.Finish off each outfit with a structured handbag and a pair of low heels or flats.Pictured: J Crew Linen-Cotton Colette Jacket | $235 at J Crew.Style question?  We’ve got answers.  E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question. [...]

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71657 Trisha Fri, 18 May 2007 07:24:48 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71657 Great idea to call the HR department, Sasha. You're right--this advice is geared towards uber-casual (or California Casual) workplace. Startups generally fall into this category. For more established companies, however, a slightly more dressy outfit might be in order. It all depends on the culture of the organization. Thanks, Mat--will have to do another post for the female engineers out there :) Great idea to call the HR department, Sasha.

You’re right–this advice is geared towards uber-casual (or California Casual) workplace. Startups generally fall into this category. For more established companies, however, a slightly more dressy outfit might be in order. It all depends on the culture of the organization.

Thanks, Mat–will have to do another post for the female engineers out there :)

]]> By: Sasha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71590 Sasha Fri, 18 May 2007 01:06:23 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71590 Just thought I'd add my 2 cents: For a company that is very casual ("California Casual"), your advice is spot on, especially for a small company. But, as a software engineer myself, I can say that you would definitely want to wear a suit to most software/engineering interviews. My company is casual (jeans for all offices except corporate (business casual)), but expects interviewees to be dressed up (suits). If you are not sure what to wear, a good tip is to call the company's HR department (assuming they have one) ;) Just thought I’d add my 2 cents:

For a company that is very casual (”California Casual”), your advice is spot on, especially for a small company. But, as a software engineer myself, I can say that you would definitely want to wear a suit to most software/engineering interviews. My company is casual (jeans for all offices except corporate (business casual)), but expects interviewees to be dressed up (suits). If you are not sure what to wear, a good tip is to call the company’s HR department (assuming they have one) ;)

]]> By: Mat http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71567 Mat Thu, 17 May 2007 22:28:22 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71567 Trisha, Maybe you should give some suggestions on what female engineers should wear to an interview too. Ya know, just in case Jane was wondering! :) Mat Trisha,

Maybe you should give some suggestions on what female engineers should wear to an interview too. Ya know, just in case Jane was wondering! :)

Mat

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71502 Trisha Thu, 17 May 2007 16:51:18 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71502 Hi Jane, The name of the question-poser (which we don't publish) indicated his gender. Yes, there are a lot of female engineers...and I wish there were more. Trisha Hi Jane,

The name of the question-poser (which we don’t publish) indicated his gender.

Yes, there are a lot of female engineers…and I wish there were more.

Trisha

]]> By: Jane Sung http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71481 Jane Sung Thu, 17 May 2007 14:57:41 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71481 I'm just wondering. How did you know the question-poser is a man? There are a lot of female engineers. I’m just wondering. How did you know the question-poser is a man? There are a lot of female engineers.

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71349 Trisha Wed, 16 May 2007 22:12:54 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71349 We like pattern over stripes because it's less generic. Pattern shows that you're unique and it'll help you stand out from the crowd. Everyone and their father wears the Vertically Striped Shirt. As for the thick vs. thin stripe question, it's really personal preference--and it depends on your body type. I happen to like the look of thin stripes. Thick stripes can work as well, though, and are nice and bold on men with average to athletic builds. We like pattern over stripes because it’s less generic. Pattern shows that you’re unique and it’ll help you stand out from the crowd. Everyone and their father wears the Vertically Striped Shirt.

As for the thick vs. thin stripe question, it’s really personal preference–and it depends on your body type. I happen to like the look of thin stripes. Thick stripes can work as well, though, and are nice and bold on men with average to athletic builds.

]]> By: Mat http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/05/16/qa-what-to-wear-to-an-engineering-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-71322 Mat Wed, 16 May 2007 19:20:08 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1346#comment-71322 Why pattern over stripes? If you only have stripes, would you recommend thin or thick stripes? Thanks. Mat Why pattern over stripes? If you only have stripes, would you recommend thin or thick stripes? Thanks.

Mat

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