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What should one wear to an interview (bank teller postion)?
Asked by Valentina
I have an interview tomorrow at a bank. How should I dress? I don't want to dress up too much or I'll feel overdressed and insecure. I also don't want to be underdressed. Is it ok to wear a pair of black dressy pants, black heels and a nice top or should I go for a suit and feel overdressed? The HR woman who will be interviewing me said the interview is professional dress. What exactly is that?
Asked by Valentina
I have an interview tomorrow at a bank. How should I dress? I don't want to dress up too much or I'll feel overdressed and insecure. I also don't want to be underdressed. Is it ok to wear a pair of black dressy pants, black heels and a nice top or should I go for a suit and feel overdressed? The HR woman who will be interviewing me said the interview is professional dress. What exactly is that?
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Professional dress means a suit, so wear the suit. Remember, it's always better to overdress, no matter what the occassion - people will be impressed by how stylish and elegant you always are. You'll feel more secure knowing you're meeting their expectations. Banks, no matter what fun, hip image they try to present, are a very conservative industry, so you should dress conservatively - no mini-skirts, no sexy tops (you don't have to dress like a nun, just shoot for "respectable" rather than "cute").
Professional dress means a suit, so wear the suit. Remember, it's always better to overdress, no matter what the occassion - people will be impressed by how stylish and elegant you always are. You'll feel more secure knowing you're meeting their expectations. Banks, no matter what fun, hip image they try to present, are a very conservative industry, so you should dress conservatively - no mini-skirts, no sexy tops (you don't have to dress like a nun, just shoot for "respectable" rather than "cute").
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Professional dress means a suit.
Answered by CupCake
Answered by CupCake
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Yeah your outfit is OK, but no strappy sandals or anything like that, they make you look like vacuous tramp, rather than a competent woman who should work in a bank.
Answered by Steve
Answered by Steve
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Black dressy top, black heels, and nice top sounds about right. My advice, go to one of the bank branches and see how the tellers dress (assuming they aren't in a uniform), dress similar to how they dress, but maybe just a shade nicer. But your proposed outfit sounds great. I'd go with that, the other advice is if you still feel nervous.
Answered by Twoflowers
Answered by Twoflowers
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its typically a suit or suit seperates. so definitely wear slacks or a skirt that is the same material as slacks. none of those spring or summer skirts and dresses. You should have a nice blouse or a collared shirt. if you have time, you can visit a bank and see what they are wearing. the tip they give is if you want to be hired or promoted dress for that role. its not guranteed but it helps the person hiring picture you in that type of role.
Answered by cd
Answered by cd
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What you will be wearing sounds fine. Just stay away from anything too tight, too low (blouse) and too bright. A suit would be fine. Keep make-up and jewelry minimal. Dress as if you were ready to go to work. If you couldn't work in it, it is too dressy or underdressed. You want her to see you, not what you are wearing.
Good luck!
Answered by Beachwalker
Answered by Beachwalker
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It means wear the suit. What you wanted to wear is referred to a business casual.
Answered by been_here_and_gone
Answered by been_here_and_gone
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If she told you it is professional dress, dress professional (suit). No need to feel insecure when you're dressed exactly as you were told to dress. After getting jobs, tellers can prob dress in an outfit like you describe, but it's better to go all out formal for an interview to make sure you GET the job first. My mom is a bank teller and wears nice T-shirts with black pants sometimes to work, but you wouldn't wear that to an interview, right? So, go for the suit.
Answered by It's Just My Opinion
Answered by It's Just My Opinion
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Suit. If you hate the skirt and blazer look, you can go for the pants and blazer.
Answered by elletera
Answered by elletera
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Easy on the makeup, neat hair, nose rings and tongue piercings are taboo. Leave the cell phone in the car.
Dress like you would for a funeral and you'll be fine.
Good luck.
Answered by Barry auh2o
Answered by Barry auh2o
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If you have a skirt, nice closed-toe shoes and a nice, appropriate top (with nylons) Or a skirt suit, which is blazer, nice top underneath, the skirt, and nice shoes (with nylons). Skirts are (and I cannot emphasize this enough) the most appropriate for *professional* attire. The next choice would be a pants suit. And PLEASE do not wear white socks!!!!! Nylons or knee highs or nothing. And wear a closed toe shoe. Sandals are a no-no in a professional setting. I know I sound like a raging b***h, but I've done enough interviews with my old boss and these things drive me nuts...when we say *professional* we mean *professional* like what an attorney would wear when going to court....good luck with the interview and keep us posted!
Answered by Sara
Answered by Sara
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overdressed is always better than too informal. You don't necessarily need to go with a matching suit, but if you went with dressy slacks and a blouse, I'd still go with a jacket of some sort, even if it was a contrasting color, just to pull the outfit together.
Answered by GeeGee
Answered by GeeGee
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Definitely wear a suit and also choose something that shows your personality. Does not have to be black of course but don't go for patterns and much jewelry. Keep it clean and neat. No crazy nail polish or drastically long nails.
You'll be great
Answered by carolyn l
Answered by carolyn l
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wear a suit for the interview. if you have a resume , bring extra copies to provide anyone you may interview with. manicure your nails, do you hair and walk in there to get the job ... assuming you interview them and actually want it. :-) good luck.
Answered by Mildred S
Answered by Mildred S
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Professional dress means you need to wear a suit. Preferrably in a neutral and/or dark color.
Answered by Sunidaze
Answered by Sunidaze
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Personally I have never worn pants/slacks to a job interview. I always wore a dress/skirt or suit. Always got the job, too.
I would avoid the slacks and go with a skirt/dress with a jacket. Mid heel. Conservative. It shows respect to the employer to dress nicely and puts your best foot forward. Good luck on the job!
Answered by leysarob
Answered by leysarob
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It means you need to wear either a dress or a pant suit. something that makes you feel overdressed is probably what they want. you need to look professional in a professional setting.
Answered by shattered
Answered by shattered
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Professional dress is a full suit-either a pant suit or dress/skirt suit. It should include a jacket. A pair of slacks and a nice top would be business casual.
Answered by mn1463
Answered by mn1463
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a suit - navy blue or black are very professional with a white button up shirt.
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