DawnM Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) UPDATE! He GOT the job!!!!!!!!! I am in tears I am so excited for him! Original post: My oldest son has his first interview. It is for an internship for school, although it is with a company and he will get a stipend at the end (if he gets the position.) He has a really good shot as he has worked with them a bit before and has a professor's endorsement. However, they emailed him this afternoon about an interview for tomorrow at 8am. How professionally should he dress? This is for an art studio type place (not paint, think digital stuff.) He has a nice white button down oxford and a pair of docker type black pants. He wants to wear his tan vest and it does look nice with this and makes him look quite "artsy." The problem? He has NO SHOES! He has black tennis shoes or Sperry Top Siders in brown. Do we head out before the stores close tonight and buy shoes? Does he need a tie? What do you guys think? Edited August 12, 2017 by DawnM 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Yes to the tie. Buy the shoes to whatever color his belt is. I just reread that OP with black pants I'd do black shoes. Edited August 10, 2017 by MommyLiberty5013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 If he's worked for them before, he probably has the best handle on what might or might not work. I think the clothes you described are fine. For shoes, I would head out tonight and buy them. I would not wear black tennis shoes with the outfit you describe, and I don't know what "sperry top siders" are. But I think with a white shirt, black slacks and a tan vest, I would think black dress shoes would be best. Top Siders are tan boat shoes, like these: http://www.sperry.com/en/boat-shoes/ I guess I should say, they have seen his work because he has helped the former interns, but it has been on campus, not at their office in an official capacity. So, he still needs to make an impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 If either of his shoes are in good shape, I think they'd be fine. Clean them up if needed. Are the sneakers running shoes or solid black Chucks? The black sneakers might blend in with the pants and be more unobtrusive, but the Sperrys are probably better shoes and might clean up/polish better. Take a look at the company website. If it's very "corporate" looking, maybe go for the tie and get dress shoes. If it seems very casual, he'll probably be fine. DH interviewed for graphic art jobs in a suit, the interviewer had ripped jeans and a band tshirt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyLiberty5013 Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Top Siders are tan boat shoes, like these: http://www.sperry.com/en/boat-shoes/ I guess I should say, they have seen his work because he has helped the former interns, but it has been on campus, not at their office in an official capacity. So, he still needs to make an impression. I know what Sperry's are. Not with dress pants for an interview. Yes he's worked there before but this is a "job" interview. It's better to overdress than underdress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Lol. We were typing at the same time :coolgleamA: The interviewer already has the job. I vote go out and get dress shoes. They don't have to be snazzy, they just have to match enough to not draw attention to his feet, kwim? So no sneakers or boat shoes, just plain black dress loafers or laceups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I don't think he needs a tie, but I would try to get him a pair of black shoes -- and this may be a stupid reminder, but make sure he has a new pair of black dress socks. :) I hope he gets the internship! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Ok, just got back from the store (Kohl's) and we got a great deal on some black shoes! YAY! $42 for some comfortable docker shoes. And he likes them! WIN! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Oh, and we thought he had to be up there by 8am for an interview....which confused me because the original email said 11am. Turns out son's Android is still on West Coast time and he didn't reset it. So, interview is at 11am. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstharr Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Plan on being inside the office no later than 10:45am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Just wanted to say congrats to you both, and to wish him all the best! Yaaay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Plan on being inside the office no later than 10:45am. I asked for help with shoes and a tie.....we know what time to be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 How'd it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 He says it went really well, but no word yet. When he walked in, the guy interviewing him commented and said, "You look like an artist." :lol: DS said the guy interviewing him was wearing a T-shirt and a hoodie. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 He says it went really well, but no word yet. When he walked in, the guy interviewing him commented and said, "You look like an artist." :lol: DS said the guy interviewing him was wearing a T-shirt and a hoodie. Lol as I said upthread, the interviewer already HAS a job. 😄 Hope they get back to your son soon. The waiting to hear back is so hard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Lol as I said upthread, the interviewer already HAS a job. 😄 Hope they get back to your son soon. The waiting to hear back is so hard! I KNOW! I was hoping he would hear today.....I guess not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 bumping: He GOT the job/internship! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 He says it went really well, but no word yet. When he walked in, the guy interviewing him commented and said, "You look like an artist." :lol: DS said the guy interviewing him was wearing a T-shirt and a hoodie. bumping: He GOT the job/internship! CONGRATS!!! My favorite "artist place" dress code was one that specified for client meetings: More jeans than holes, and no gory death metal band shirts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 It was funny, he wore the black skinny pants, white button down, and the tan/tweed vest. He also has long hair (past his shoulders). When he walked in, the interviewer said, "You look like an artist!" He definitely marches to his own drum. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 CONGRATS!!! My favorite "artist place" dress code was one that specified for client meetings: More jeans than holes, and no gory death metal band shirts HA! Thanks for the congrats. I cried I was so happy for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Oh, what wonderful news! So happy for you and him! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) :party: :party: :party: I would be crying, too! I'm so happy for him! (And I'm happy for you, too, because waiting and worrying about whether or not he would get the job was probably harder on you than it was on him!) That's such an amazing accomplishment. It's almost impossible to get an opportunity like that, so your son must have some incredibly impressive skills -- and he must have a great personality, too, because I'm sure a lot of other people were trying to get that job! :hurray: Edited August 12, 2017 by Catwoman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wonderful news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 :party: :party: :party: I would be crying, too! I'm so happy for him! (And I'm happy for you, too, because waiting and worrying about whether or not he would get the job was probably harder on you than it was on him!) That's such an amazing accomplishment. It's almost impossible to get an opportunity like that, so your son must have some incredibly impressive skills -- and he must have a great personality, too, because I'm sure a lot of other people were trying to get that job! :hurray: Definitely lots of competition. To say I was a bit shocked is allowed, right? He isn't a people person, so I was worried. He is VERY good at what he does, but he needs to make a good impression first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivey Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 It was funny, he wore the black skinny pants, white button down, and the tan/tweed vest. He also has long hair (past his shoulders). When he walked in, the interviewer said, "You look like an artist!" He definitely marches to his own drum. CONGRATULATIONS! This sounds like the place for him! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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