Is a suit appropriate for the interview?

clee1 · Jan 4, 2006

This may seem like a ridiculously rhetorical question, but I'm a guy, so fashion sense isn't exactly my forte. Well, I just graduated with my RN and am off to a slew of interviews in the coming weeks, and having never interviewed for positions within the medical profession, was wondering what might be considered appropriate dress for an interview on the floor with the unit manager? I own a suit, but am afraid this may be overkill, versus slacks and a solid shirt and tie. Any helpful tips from those in the know would be most appreciated.

You should ALWAYS go to an interview in a suit - ever for a dogcatcher job.

"Dress for success" is NOT gratuitous bullsqueeze.

mtn_aire · Jan 5, 2006

Thanks for your recommendations, which might I add, paid off! I'm just getting back into town and am happy to report that I was fortunate to have been extended an offer at the hospital that I had wanted along with receiving offers from another hospital I interviewed with.

FYI, I went conservative with my dark olive suit, and although perhaps risking the chance of being mistaken for the pharm sales rep, found it to be a solid, not awkward fit. Thanks again.

Now I guess I can "relax" and prepare for the NCLEX exam wearing my usual baseball cap and shorts.

pugmum · Jan 6, 2006

Congratulations! :yelclap:

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · Jan 6, 2006

... Now I guess I can "relax" and prepare for the NCLEX exam wearing my usual baseball cap and shorts.

Yes you can! And that's very appropriate garb for the purpose at hand.

Great job on the interviews!