Worst Interview Attire Advice Ever

[Jumbie]

Oh, I only read about 10 replies in the thread before I got bored.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[MJC8719x]

Im MCP1 (It relates to the research I do)

Im a Senior at UofM.

Compared to what people here know, I know next to nothing. I tried to give a little help but it was mostly ignored.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

it really wasnt as funny as i was hoping.

One guy even suggested allen edmonds wingtips, not bad.

 

[JLibourel]

My wife's niece recently completed her residency in pediatrics, and we attended a celebratory event in which the men were striving to be well dressed. They included both young physicians completing their residencies and a number of senior physicians as well. In all, they were an appallingly ill-dressed group of men.

Rationally, I realize that one good doctor is probably of more benefit to humanity than all the editors of gun magazines that ever were, are now or ever shall be. I am also well aware that these men, certainly the senior physicians, are making a helluva lot more money than I'll ever see. Nonetheless, I couldn't help feeling a certain sense of superciliousness as I beheld these uncouth-looking men in their cheap, tasteless, ill-fitting attire.

 

[Lel]

To be honest, I don't care if my doctor is well dressed. I want him to be comfortable. When you go to work, you dress appropriately for the situation. If you're pulling a 12 hour shift working in a hospital, you should be comfortable.

That aside, there's nothing wrong with the thread... it's just how the average man considers dress. It's a sad state, but it's not appalling. It's whatever you would find pretty much anymore. Mediocre.

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by Lel

To be honest, I don't care if my doctor is well dressed. I want him to be comfortable. When you go to work, you dress appropriately for the situation. If you're pulling a 12 hour shift working in a hospital, you should be comfortable.
Scrubs, sneakers or rubber-soled shoes FTW.

Some people don't get that. I wear leather-soled shoes if I'm doing a 7-5 rotation. Anything longer, and the rubber comes out.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

My wife's niece recently completed her residency in pediatrics, and we attended a celebratory event in which the men were striving to be well dressed. They included both young physicians completing their residencies and a number of senior physicians as well. In all, they were an appallingly ill-dressed group of men. Rationally, I realize that one good doctor is probably of more benefit to humanity than all the editors of gun magazines that ever were, are now or ever shall be. I am also well aware that these men, certainly the senior physicians, are making a helluva lot more money than I'll ever see. Nonetheless, I couldn't help feeling a certain sense of superciliousness as I beheld these uncouth-looking men in their cheap, tasteless, ill-fitting attire.
This seems a common occurrence with me as well especially at events where there are a number of what one would call "pillars of the community". Some of those people also strike me as the type that would wage a small war against fragrances. Certainly, the idea that these men drive around in Porsches in sandals and baggy tee-shirts on their weekends isn't far-fetched. ---- I also note that for a message board of aspiring medical professionals, there seems to be a general lack of grammatical decorum.

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I also note that for a message board of aspiring medical professionals, there seems to be a general lack of grammatical decorum.

U dun need grammer 2 be a doc.

Say thanks at least they're typing so you can read it. I can't wait until the electronic medical record is standard everywhere.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by Jumbie

U dun need grammer 2 be a doc. Say thanks at least they're typing so you can read it. I can't wait until the electronic medical record is standard everywhere.
I think it would be nice if a profession that requires a certain level of intellect would maintain particular standards.

 

[MJC8719x]

Picking about grammar, really?

It is a bunch of college students (half the time stressed out premeds) typing on a very informal message board. I really think grammar is the least of their worries, and most of the time, everything is readable.

If you look at another thread, there was someone fretting over making a typo on one word (univeristy) on his application. In the necessary setting, I am betting most people pay attention to grammar.

 

[LabelKing]

Personally, I'd point them all to the AskAndy forum where they could ask to their heart's content about dull interview attire and the ever-present Jos.A Banks sales.

Cruiser could pontificate about casual elegance, and the they could all learn the art of logic and rhetoric over at the Interchange.

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by MJC8719x

Picking about grammar, really? It is a bunch of college students (half the time stressed out premeds) typing on a very informal message board. I really think grammar is the least of their worries, and most of the time, everything is readable. If you look at another thread, there was someone fretting over making a typo on one word (univeristy) on his application. In the necessary setting, I am betting most people pay attention to grammar.
It's not how you act when someone is watching you, but rather how you act when no one is. As a Grammar Nazi (TM), I'm appalled when older and seemingly intelligent people ignore grammatical rules and use spellings that you'd expect from a 12 year old girl who listens to Britney Spears and sends SMS messages. My girlfriend is also getting ready for her premed at a rather well known school in Cambridge, and if anything, she'd vehemently disagree with your justification (and yes, we use proper grammar and punctuation even in our IMs). A lot of us have crazy hours, too, and that's not stopped us from using proper grammar and form when communicating -- formally or otherwise. It's a nice try, but at the end of the day, your justification is nothing short of an excuse for sloppiness and indifference.

 

[MJC8719x]

Originally Posted by Metlin

It's not how you act when someone is watching you, but rather how you act when no one is.

As a Grammar Nazi (TM), I'm appalled when older and seeming intelligent people ignore grammatical rules and use spellings that you'd expect from a 12 year old girl who listens to Britney Spears and sends SMS messages.

My girlfriend is also getting ready for her premed at a rather well known school in Cambridge, and if anything, she'd vehemently disagree with your justification (and yes, we use proper grammar and punctuation even in our IMs).

A lot of us have crazy hours, too, and that's not stopped us from using proper grammar and form when communicating -- formally or otherwise. It's a nice try, but at the end of the day, your justification is nothing short of an excuse for sloppiness and indifference.

Fair enough, I guess we will just disagree on this topic. I believe in allowing greater leeway with grammar in informal settings. I guess I am just not a Grammar Nazi.

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by MJC8719x

Fair enough, I guess we will just disagree on this topic. I believe in allowing greater leeway with grammar in informal settings. I guess I am just not a Grammar Nazi.

And that's fine. I make more than my fair share of mistakes, and I probably do not check my SF posts for grammatical validity as vehemently as I would an email to a client.

However, I just think that there is a fine line between greater leeway and indifference. Which is the point I was trying to make, IMHO.

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by Metlin

It's not how you act when someone is watching you, but rather how you act when no one is.

As a Grammar Nazi (TM), I'm appalled when older and seeming intelligent people ignore grammatical rules and use spellings that you'd expect from a 12 year old girl who listens to Britney Spears and sends SMS messages.

My girlfriend is also getting ready for her premed at a rather well known school in Cambridge, and if anything, she'd vehemently disagree with your justification (and yes, we use proper grammar and punctuation even in our IMs).

A lot of us have crazy hours, too, and that's not stopped us from using proper grammar and form when communicating -- formally or otherwise. It's a nice try, but at the end of the day, your justification is nothing short of an excuse for sloppiness and indifference.

I would actually agree with you 100%. My grammar and spelling aren't perfect but I do try; even in informal settings.

When I send texts, despite having to rely on T9 rather than a full QWERTY keyboard i.e. more buttons to press, I still type the full word and use correct punctuation (even though a freaking ' takes me 6 key presses).

Oh well, such is life.