I have an interview very soon and can't decide if I should wear a suit or not... help! (I'm male!)

If you are called for a formal interview, rather than a casual visit and tour of the department, you can't go far wrong with a suit, better to be over-dressed than under-dressed in an interview situation. If you wanted to look a little more casual, shirt and tie and no jacket would probably be fine too [but obviously, trousers are also recommended! ;o) ]. Above all, wear clothes that you feel confident and comfortable in. Good luck!

Ditto Ann
Hiya A. How's it going?

What is your field? There are different dress standards according to what you are applying for.

Such as? I've wondered about this as I have seen varying dress codes at interviews for PhDs from a suit to really casual everyday wear and wonder what people should wear to these! I always feel overdressed in a suit but luckily there is usually someone else in one as well!

Same goes for research assistant positions as well! Well if you look the part it might not matter what you sy (I hope!)

opps I meant say!

If you're comfortable in a suit you might as well wear it. It won't hinder your chances.

Thanks for the advice. I wore a suit and it was a good move as most of the competition wore suits too. A couple had sweaters.

Suits it is then by the looks of things even if I do feel overdressed in one! Esp when you see people turn out in ordinary clothes! : )

See our latest PhD Poll for more opinions.

a clown suit. or nothing at all.

Good choice ... what about the birthday suit then? Good poll especially the pyjamas option! : )

Finally a useful poll! So whose idea was it?

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