Job Interview Questions: Is it possible to overdress for a job interview?

I have a Job interview tomorrow at See's Candy and I really want to get it, I need a job very badly, So I typed up a mini Resume, And am bringing a business card with my contact information on it for the manager. And plan to wear a suit. do you think this too much?

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I wish you had told us what kind of job it is and what kind of place. If it's a candy store and you're going to be a clerk, then a suit would be ridiculous. Better to wear a nice shirt (something with a collar, either button-down or knit) and casual pants, such as chinos. Jeans would be okay if they are not faded/dirty/holey. If you were interviewing to be their bookkeeper or manager I might upgrade it a bit.

It IS possible to overdress for a job interview. If it's a hands-on job and you dress too neatly or nicely, they may assume you don't like to get your hands dirty.

On the other hand, it is worse to UNDERdress.

The best thing to do is to go to the place (or a similar one) BEFORE your interview and see what the people wear who work there in the same position you're applying for. Then you can't go wrong!

Being clean and well-groomed, speaking well, and seeming friendly, interested, and responsible are more important than the way you dress.

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• Yes, it's possible to overdress, but that would be a female in a prom dress or a man in a tux.
  
  No, a suit is not inappropriate, especially anywhere in the NE. The business card is overkill, dorky, and will likely get tossed.
  
  The resume is only necessary if it's a good resume, not a cheesy mini-resume. It needs to be one page and fairly complete.
  
  If you are worried about the suit, a pair of trousers/slacks (not khakis), a button down shirt, and a tie should suffice.


• I don't think the suit is a good idea.
  It may be possible that you will be better dressed than the person interviewing you, and this may make things uncomfortable for you both.
  There is a term called "office casual" where you are pleasantly dressed, but don't look like you're on your way to an awards ceremony.
  If you are neat, tidy, and comfortable, this will go a long way than someone thinking that maybe you are going to a funeral after the interview. Good Luck.


• For a retail sales position? Yeah, probably. Skip the business card, your contact information is on the resume. And don't wear a suit unless you're applying for a management position. Wear nice pants and a nice top. You obviously want to look good, but don't act like you're applying on Wall Street.


• I don't think it's too much, it just shows you're really serious and that the job is really important to you.


• Always look your best. You cannot go wrong with a suit, I don't care what position. Yes, he will look more casual. but he has earned that right. You have to show you are serious.