When going to an interview for a sales job, do you still wear a suit or is it now acceptable to dress business professional without a suit jacket? I've been told several times in interviews that I am over dressed which makes me wonder why would they say that to someone Interviewing and wanting to give a good first impression

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Most interviewers are clueless. Dress for the job you want is still my North Star in such matters.

Being somewhat overdressed is easily explained away.

Being tragically underdressed is not.

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Learned my lesson, my ego was dropped for a moment after this but after getting over it I adapted to a new wardrobe strategy

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I'd say it depends what type of company you're going for but for an interview I always wear a suit

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Exactly what I do, sad thing that sometimes it was viewed as too much. Like really this position is for 65k plus and you're giving me issues about a suit?

I mean it depends on the company but 90% no jacket. A lot has changed over the years and a laid back attitude is part of it. I remember a time when no one had facial hair. I was told one time to shave my very well kept beard before an interview. Things are better now.

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You're right things are a tiny but more relaxed and chilled out. I don't think facial hair is bad unless not groomed well

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As a junior applicant go for 1 step above dress code up to traditional business attire then just match.

Mainstream Casual -> Smart casual
Smart casual -> Business casual
Business casual -> Executive casual
Executive casual -> Traditional business
Traditional business or boardroom business -> match

You can also just ask.

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Love the template you have here. This makes absolutely sense

Dress for how you want the interviewer to view you. If its a professional job, wear something formal

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Definitely , some places just are rude though criticizing that ypu dressed too professional

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