Interview Question

[lhooq]

I am going to an assessment day at a large law firm in London (City). The email invitation says: "For your information, [law firm] operates a 'business casual' dress policy."

Is this a way to try to weed out the idiots who don't wear a suit to the interview?

 

[DrFaustus]

It is my understanding that, generally speaking, business casual means a suit is not required.

 

[southbound35]

Originally Posted by lhooq

I am going to an assessment day at a large law firm in London (City). The email invitation says: "For your information, [law firm] operates a 'business casual' dress policy."

Is this a way to try to weed out the idiots who don't wear a suit to the interview?
I think it may be a way to weed out the idiots who do wear a suit to the interview after being told the office is business casual.

 

[VKK3450]

London City law firm business casual still says suit to me.

Skip the tie.

K

 

[JordanB]

Sometimes it is ok to write back and inquire whether the everyday business casual look applies to the interview as well. Although I understand any hesitancy to write back.

 

[jagmqt]

Originally Posted by JordanB

Sometimes it is ok to write back and inquire whether the everyday business casual look applies to the interview as well. Although I understand any hesitancy to write back.

+1

I would think that their "business casual" doesn't apply to court, client meetings, interviews, etc...

I would bite the bullet and inquire...chances are, you'll get a support staff member (read: secretary) who will give it to you straight without thinking much of you asking.

Just my thoughts...

jag

 

[huy]

Interesting... I would give them a call and tell them you are interviewing with them and wanted to know if a suit is appropriate. You don't have to tell them your name or anything.

 

[rjmaiorano]

That is a tricky little thing isn't it. I agree with Huy though. Call and ask, there is no need to mention who you are...

 

[taxgenius]

Originally Posted by southbound35

I think it may be a way to weed out the idiots who do wear a suit to the interview after being told the office is business casual.

I disagree 100%. Wear a suit and tie to the interview. If you get the job, then dress like everyone else.

 

[Flimsychicken]

Originally Posted by taxgenius69

I disagree 100%. Wear a suit and tie to the interview. If you get the job, then dress like everyone else.

+1. Interviews are no time to dress down. I encountered the same thing here in the States, but everyone wore a suit and it was expected.

 

[sho'nuff]

i dont understand why a firm or a company would make it so ambiguous to you whether to dress up or not.i definitely would call to confirm, but if they are playing some sort of game to trick you or you have to hide your identity because they may put a 'checkmark' next to your name if they found out you wanted to figure out their unclear message, perhaps this isnt a place worthwhile to interview for. unprofessional imo.

 

[AgentQ]

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