So, what's the dress code for government job interviews? Is it always a suit and tie for men, or could I get away with something more business casual like this?

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One can't go wrong with a suit.

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Go with suit.

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It’s an interview. All business no casual.

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If you can’t be bothered dressing like a professional for a job interview, I wouldn’t be bothered considering you for the job. This isn’t school or uni……

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This looks like scrubs. Wear a suit. You might be able to get away without a tie

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Government is not different to private - dress like you're a working professional.

If you get the job and you find a majority wear professional attire, stick with the majority too - just because others decide to lower their standards doesnt mean you should, that and we should always push Government standards up.

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Definitely go with a suit!

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That depends upon where the job is. I live in the southwestern US. Dress code here is causal. It's probably different on the eastern seaboard.

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