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I recommended a former coworker for a role where I used to work in the preop department at a community hospital. Fabulous nurse-she came in wearing scrubs and that was a turn off for the director and manager. They literally told me that she seems like a really good nurse but they didn’t like that she wore scrubs to the interview so they wouldn’t be hiring her. I was absolutely floored.
That doesn't make any sense. You just lost a good employee! At least she didn't come in with her PJ'S on!
You don't need a suit! Just a nice put together business casual outfit. You can find something like this at Ross or Burlington. It doesn't have to break the bank.
Scrubs are not appropriate for a profesional interview. Taking time to dress professionally gives a good impression to the manager/director. Just a nice pair of dress pants or a skirt and a blouse and nice pair of shoes. Scrubs scream I don't have time for you.
I think it depends on the job. I would also make sure they are nice looking scrubs and would not wear ones with cartoons on them, etc.
Or that don't fit properly.
IF you are a Registered Nurse ( or any other position where this would actually be your uniform) - wear your scrubs! I am an RN, I have done so every single time with the exception of management / administrative roles. Never frowned upon. Besides, every time i've interviewed I am either getting off work or heading to work. This doesn't raise an eyebrow whatsoever. But, I must agree with another poster; wear professional looking, plain colored scrubs without cartoon prints and I would discourage anything too form-fitting ( there are organizations that have policies against such ) .
Yes, but be sure to tell them you were on your way to your current placement or just off work that perhaps ran late. ;)
I always wear a suit no matter the position. You never know what the HR’s point of view is. If not a suit at least a nice pair of slacks and a blouse.
100% support this. Put your best foot forward as a professional! Even if you work in scrubs there’s a level of professionalism that is expected from the candidates. Why have people think that you’re less than if somebody else wears a suit wear stressed professionally and you’re in scrubs? It appears that you care less even though that may not be true. You wouldn’t write your résumé on looseleaf paper so why appear to not care as much about how you present yourself at an interview? It’s PERCEPTION!
Even if you’re a plumber, he would still wear a suit to a job interview. Not jeans and a tool belt.
IF you are a Registered Nurse ( or any other position where this would actually be your uniform) - wear your scrubs! I am an RN, I have done so every single time with the exception of management / administrative roles. Never frowned upon. Besides, every time i've interviewed I am either getting off work or heading to work. This doesn't raise an eyebrow whatsoever. But, I must agree with another poster; wear professional looking, plain colored scrubs without cartoon prints and I would discourage anything too form-fitting ( there are organizations that have policies against such ) . And I have been hired, every single time I interviewed in person. If I was discriminated against because I don't have the time or money for any business clothes shopping as a single working mother with a severely disabled child - I would NOT want to work for that organization. I am interviewing Monday - and i will be getting off work from my overnight shift . I will be IN MY SCRUBS. They can appreciate me and my lovely resume , or they can KICK ROCKS. A nurse wears scrubs. If you would actually have to wear business casual or office wear in your role then I could understand this expectation. Otherwise, I EXPECT SOME PROFESSIONAL COURTESY and grace.
I have, and am currently employed at the job I interviewed at. I’m now an ANM. I wouldn’t think twice about someone interviewing in scrubs.
I wear scrubs or business casual. I went to a rehab facility at the end of my work day and was offered a floor nurse job at the interview (I turned it down). On the other hand I interviewed at a hospice as an admission nurse wearing a very cute probably unprofessional KiKis Delivery Service sweater and nice corduroy pants for the cold weather.
Offered job on the spot. Took it. Love it here.
So also keep in mind the work environment. I dressed for the sort of office culture I wanted in something that portrayed my personality and they felt I fit in great.
Can you afford to be picky about jobs and miss out on a few or do you need a job NOW? if you can’t risk it and need employment now, get a nice mid calf dress or some slacks and a blouse at Ross or Marshalls. If you arent on a time crunch, wear scrubs or whatever is tidy and clean, that is not sweats or leggings or revealing of skin.
Yes, Ross being the even better bargain. Yes, past the knee and yes to loafers too :)
Hi there, I've been a stylist in the fashion industry, helped many people styling for interviews, so much has changed, after I went back to school for MA, I went to many job interviews in the medical department for MA positions and I can highly recommend just keep it simple, black or navy nice pants, a nice crisp white shirt and a cardigan, if warm weather, cardigan over your arm , nice looking loafers or a low heel which ever is comfy, (no worn out shoes) that's it no suits necessary.
Good luck
I’ve absolutely worn scrubs to interviews and gotten the job. But in a research coordinator role you’re more likely to wear business casual so I’d go with that. Good luck!
I wore scrubs in my last role as research nurse specialist/coordinator, majority of us did, only 2 or 3 nurses wore [barely] business casual. I had a chance to meet the team, and majority of them were in scrubs. I hope my experience did the trick, if not, the search continues. 😁
No. No scrubs. No suit needed either. Just a nice outfit
To me, I've always dressed professional and didn't matter at what level or position of nursing you'll be interviewing. Dress to impress, that's my motto.
Definitely business casual. I’m in rehab and I would never show up to an interview in scrubs, a sweatsuit, sneakers or jumpsuit
That would not be a good choice to wear scubs. A nice top with pants or long skirt would be so much better. You can dress it up a suit is not necessary.
Just reach out to the hiring dept, or whomever is running the interview, and ask which is preferred. Both are common enough options, it usually doesn't matter. If nothing else, I'd default to business wear as the safe option, especially if it's not for a bedside position.
I have done interviews in scrubs but I let the interviewer know I was going to work directly after the interview. It is best to ask if in doubt.
I have, I had interview right before going in to my then part time position. Aced the interview, got the job. I’ve done that more than once.
I went to most of my interviews in scrubs. I was always either going to work right after or just getting home from work it was just easier for me
I would wear nice business/casual attire. I do not ever recall wearing scrubs to an interview-maybe once as I was on the job or coming from a job in the same hospital. They want to see that you are well put together and have nice clothes for other meeting days or conferences.
I had the same difficulty finding a well fitting professional suit a few months ago. I went to Macys online site. Was able to get one . Turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. Cost a little under $100.00 after discounts. . A nice professional appearing dress, slacks/skirt and blouse should be appropriate given the weather is warmer. First impression matters In interviews . You don't want appearing in scrubs to be an initial strike Better to be over than under dressed. You could ask your contact for the interview their idea of what is acceptable. Some situations are informal and some are not. Good luck.