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-- Posted by blueriptide55 at 7:57 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
I'm used to taking jobs with real companies, and working full time, and for those interviews I would dress up in a suit and carry a portfolio.
But what about those $15/hr part-time on-campus jobs? I have a web designer interview coming soon and it's part-time. I'll be a programmer for my college. What should I wear to an interview like this? Would a suit/blazer be too formal? Would jeans and polo shirt be too unformal?
What do people wear to these part-time low-paying oncampus jobs?

-- Posted by torissexy at 7:57 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
hollister clothes

-- Posted by ecoyd1 at 7:58 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
tie

-- Posted by Alestrial at 7:58 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
Not everyday clothes...
Take it up a notch.... Tuck in the shirt wash your shoes

-- Posted by neverjeeps at 7:58 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
khakis(?) and a button down with some dress shoes.

-- Posted by mike is teh sex at 7:59 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
like a slut
suck off the interviewer and ull get the job

-- Posted by fedoragirl at 8:00 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
Either black slacks or khakis. Black or brown NICE shoes. Long sleeved button down shirt with a matching tie. It will seal the deal.

-- Posted by penguincube at 11:20 pm on Mar. 25, 2008
I am of the opinion that it is impossible to overdress for a job interview. A button down shirt and nice pants should be enough (techies, especially, aren't expected to wear suits, I don't think), and it is up to you if you want to add a tie or jacket. But, as someone who does a lot of job interviews, I would never look down upon someone who was trying to impress me, so don't worry about overdoing it.

-- Posted by NakedSun at 8:35 am on Mar. 26, 2008
I agree - it is impossible to overdress for an interview.
If you're worried about being over the top wear black pants, a nice shirt and a blazer.

-- Posted by Summer2008 at 1:38 am on Mar. 28, 2008
I don't think it really matters if the job is low paying or not. I think for any job interview you should dress professionally. At the same time, you shouldn't look like you're going to a party either!