<p>I have my Dartmouth alumni interview in 3 hours. The interview is at his home. What should I wear? If you parents were the interviewers, what would you like to see me wear if the interview was at your home? Any ideas? Thanks! :D</p>
<p>If you were my boy, I'd recommend to dress casual, that is khakis and open collar long-sleeved sport shirt. Leather shoes, preferably clean with a shine on them. Others will have to post on what a young lady might wear.</p>
<p>Best of luck; post on how it turns out.</p>
<p>Thanks! I will. </p>
<p>Oh, and no need for comments on women's attire, since I'm a boy (unless you want to for the girls reading this). :)</p>
<p>See the thread by Kosuke on exactly this topic.</p>
<p>And uh, don't get blood on your collar from a finger wound.. like I just did now.. (ironing another shirt..)</p>
<p>If it may be cold, wear a sweater that you can take off if you get uncomfortable. You don't want to freeze or roast during your interview. I agree with Bluebayou. Also wear a belt.</p>
<p>Bring your resume, activity sheet, etc. That may be useful to the interviewer. If s/he doesn't want to look at them, fine, but it's handy to have them with you.</p>
<p>And do not be early! Try to get there exactly on time even if you have to circle the block to do so! It can be very inconvenient for interviewers when students show up early.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice!</p>
<p>Is it a total "no-no" to wear jeans, even if they're really really nice jeans?</p>
<p>Personally, I don't think you should wear jeans to an interview...unless you are interviewing for a rodeo job.</p>
<p>Mini's rule - for an interview, always one step up from what one would normally wear at the locus of the event. Since it is a home, and jeans and polo would be normal, wear slacks, and buttoned shirt with collar. No tie. Since sneakers would be the normal attire, wear informal shoes - loafers, or sporty lace-ups. Socks, please. Sweater is fine. Jacket is not (that would be two steps up.)</p>
<p>Excellent rule, Mini! I'll have to add it to my suggestions file.</p>
<p>mini that's the rule we've had drilled into our head since freshman year of college. i'm glad people are using that rule for younger kids as well :)</p>
<p>that IS a good one, mini. the only caveat I would have relates back NSM's suggestion about being cold. Few guys I know in SoCal do the sweater thing, so on cold days its typical to throw on a casual blazer which a boy could drape over a chair when he go to where he is going.</p>
<p>Casual blazer??? My S hasn't got one, my H wasn't going to spring for one for him to wear for one hour or so. He wore a fleece zip up sort of jacket on top of his polo and khakis. He did wear a belt (borrowed from brother) and he shined his sports shoes. I also nagged him into getting a haircut.</p>
<p>good point, marite. We have a friend with 4 boys, who have 1 good jacket one between them (navy used for prom), so it's become the neighborhood jacket when anyone else is in need.</p>
<p>Bluebayou:</p>
<p>S#1 used to have a blazer but lost it in music camp. Anyway, S#2 has a different physique. H has not worn a suit or blazer in the last ten years or more, so no luck there either.</p>
<p>fortunately, for our community jacket -- it has two academy appointments and 3 jobs on its resume. I just hope it lasts until my S needs it next year. LOL</p>
<p>but, what goes around comes around. The friends boys, now buff, have come back to borrow my suits for their professional job interviews. I just hope that their muscles don't rip my stuff to shreds, ala the hulk.</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone! The interview went very well, and I learned a lot about Dartmouth! It's definitely a big contender on my list now.</p>
<p>You've all been so helpful! Thanks! :)</p>
<p>I hope it isn't a bigger contender than Brown :p</p>
<p>Good to hear, calidan, keep us informed!</p>
<p>Calidan:</p>
<p>Great that it went well and nice of you to let us know.</p>