The company I worked for before starting university have a casual/smart casual dress code; shorts, jeans, hoodies, and t-shirts. that sort of thing. which was good as that summer we were hit by a heatwave and the office had no air con. but when I went for the interview I did feel awkward as I was wearing a suit.
I was just wanted to ask the DEV community about there experiences with different companies dress codes.
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Dress codes can vary a lot depending on the company and industry. It's interesting how some companies embrace a casual or smart casual style while others have a more formal dress code, like suits. It can definitely feel a bit awkward when you're dressed differently for an interview than what you'll be wearing on a daily basis.
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We also have a "use your common sense" dress code. Lots of jeans and t-shirts. When it is hot out, you'll see a bunch of people in shorts as well.
As for the interview, my recommendation is to dress a couple steps above the stated dress code. If everyone wears t-shirts, then maybe wear a collared shirt to the interview with some nice pants / jeans. If everyone wears collared shirts, maybe wear khakis and a button-up.. If it's business casual, maybe wear a tie.. you get the idea.
I have never worn a suit to an interview and that's never come into question. 😃👍
jeans and T-shirt most days. If I am meeting with someone important than I will wear a nicer shirt and shoes, but I still wear jeans.
What about dress codes in interviews.
The logic says that you should tell who you really are on your CV, but why should I wear my interview suit that I literally only wear for interviews because I feel forced to wear it? Is it just me or will they see me differently in my casual clothes?
Business casual, however they're becoming more lenient the longer I'm here.
Current: Jeans and Polo. Previously: slacks, button up shirt and tie, often with a sweater vest.
I always overdress for interviews or specifically ask what the dress code is (both for interviewees and the office).
We do not have a dress code at IBM, but different offices across the globe (even just within the US) have different office vibes.
My rule has always been no athleisure, no mid section showing, no PJs, no shorts. I would relax the no athleisure and shorts rules for myself if there was no air conditioning because that sounds awful!!!
Jeans/shorts, t-shirt.
I have found my self imposed dress code tends to work for me.
I make sure that I dress to present the image that I feel I should depending on the position and representing for the company I'm working for.
If I work somewhere that does not have a dress code then I go work casual as I never know who's going to walk into my office, from the CEO to team members.
I do keep a jacket around though so on those days that I have a nice pair of jeans on and a shirt, I can throw the jacket on to kick it up as needed.
I work for a Mortgage Banking company. Most engineers don't work in our HQ but I do, so I dress business (button down with slack and nice shoes) every day except Fridays.
I can just wear anything I like, as long as it's socially acceptable of course.
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