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Posted by DippityShurff
- Mar 29, 2006, 08:02 PMI thought I would get lambasted for my rather traditional and old school approach LOL. Good to know there are so many traditionalists out there. Renews my faith in our society of "Old farts".
Be safe all
Be safe all
Posted by Fair Chance
- Mar 29, 2006, 03:40 AMSay it ain't so Gino! Don't attack the 'stache! Hate the applicant, not the 'stache.
I am waiting for some of the posters to start doing out takes of the "Super Troopers" movie.
A little humor in a tense world.
Regards.
I am waiting for some of the posters to start doing out takes of the "Super Troopers" movie.
A little humor in a tense world.
Regards.
Posted by G Scalabr
- Mar 29, 2006, 01:47 AMThere is no excuse for not wearing conservative business attire to any interview for an LE position.
In my book, this means a single breasted suit (preferably charcoal pinstripe or navy blue), starched white shirt w/o button down collar, nice tie and black cap toe dress shoes with a SHINE. Brooks Brothers has great stuff, and their outlet stores have very reasonable prices.
It does without saying that a conservative haircut and a shave (the goatee will grow back and you can grow the cheesy 'stache AFTER you become a cop) are also the order of the day.
In my book, this means a single breasted suit (preferably charcoal pinstripe or navy blue), starched white shirt w/o button down collar, nice tie and black cap toe dress shoes with a SHINE. Brooks Brothers has great stuff, and their outlet stores have very reasonable prices.
It does without saying that a conservative haircut and a shave (the goatee will grow back and you can grow the cheesy 'stache AFTER you become a cop) are also the order of the day.
Posted by anxietyguy
- Mar 28, 2006, 11:24 PMJust an FYI my opinion and the opinion of many other that I know personally on interview panels, there really is no excuse for not wearing a suit.You are going to be wearing a uniform for your whole career,wouldn't kill you to dress up for one day.
Posted by polyscam
- Mar 28, 2006, 11:18 PMI've always worn business attire (no jacket though) to my departmental interviews. I have been nothing less than astonished at the casual dress I have witnessed. All matching with what has been written in the previous posts. One piece of clothing that still stands out to me was seen at an agility test. A young man was wearing a sweatshirt that had the initials "HBU". Directly below the intials the shirt read "Hairy Beaver University." I truly felt embarrassed for him. However, his lack of attention to dress possibly bumped me up one slot.
Posted by nonombre
- Mar 28, 2006, 09:35 PMOne guy I interviewed showed up unshaven, in a Metalica cut off tee shirt, dirty jeans, and loafers with no socks...
He did apoligize for being 30 minutes late. Said his "head just really wasn't into being interviewed" that particular day...
Regards,
Nonombre :-/
He did apoligize for being 30 minutes late. Said his "head just really wasn't into being interviewed" that particular day...
Regards,
Nonombre :-/
Posted by retcopper
- Mar 28, 2006, 11:22 AMYou guys are exactly right. Also, the guy who looks like joe shit the rag picker will be the first one to bitch if he doesnt get hired . A sign of the times, take no personal responsibility.
Posted by dimas
- Mar 28, 2006, 07:27 AMI can't help but agree with you on this issue. Many many many many TOO DAMN MANY times I experienced individuals showing up for their oral boards in jeans and a polo shirt. Some times even in SHORTS. needless to say, the ones in shorts never got hired. IF the ones in jeans interviewed well, then they usually passed, but were obviously docked points even if they did excellent. The ones in suits had an astoundingly high hire rate. Fact is, if you want the job you will look it and make a good impression.
If those of us on the oral board have to wear our Class A uniforms for the interview, then the applicant darn well at least have a tie on as well. It is often quite insulting to have them walk in as if they were interviewing for the swing shift at the 7-11.
Dippity, I FEEL your pain.
If those of us on the oral board have to wear our Class A uniforms for the interview, then the applicant darn well at least have a tie on as well. It is often quite insulting to have them walk in as if they were interviewing for the swing shift at the 7-11.
Dippity, I FEEL your pain.
Posted by DippityShurff
- Mar 24, 2006, 09:52 PMToday, about 1500 or so, I was passing through the admin area of our Agency and I noticed some applicants filling out the standard application for hire. One of these guys was wearing jeans with holes in the knees (stylish I'm told), a somewhat soiled T-shirt and had hair that appeared unkempt. I couldn't help but form an impression on this young man, and it wasn't positive. Should he be called for a board interview, he has some hurdles to overcome at this point.
He may be a fine young man, and may be totally capable of doing a great job for us. Undoubtedly, in my mind's eye, he will have more to prove to overcome that negative **first** impression.
He may be a fine young man, and may be totally capable of doing a great job for us. Undoubtedly, in my mind's eye, he will have more to prove to overcome that negative **first** impression.