tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post9052027351543435599..comments2023-11-02T05:30:43.310-07:00Comments on EmilyStyle: What to Wear: Academia InterviewsMrsEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11465853625720898199noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-51179805234292012412008-01-30T14:38:00.000-08:002008-01-30T14:38:00.000-08:00yeah-there is another student affairs professional...yeah-there is another student affairs professional joining the crew and looking for ideas of what to wear. me too everyday! thanks emilyleeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481153994774742814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-57994826823143093842008-01-30T12:49:00.000-08:002008-01-30T12:49:00.000-08:00Agree that a matched suit might be best for this p...Agree that a matched suit might be best for this position. But you can split the difference by wearing a colored sweater under the blazer to at least show a little more personality. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-91112288775272687542008-01-30T11:41:00.000-08:002008-01-30T11:41:00.000-08:00I am almost 6'0 and buy almost all of my pants for...I am almost 6'0 and buy almost all of my pants for work at Banana Republic. They have a lot of the styles in "tall" online. Everything there goes on sale so you can get some great deals.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084468440697880651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-87218671871551720922008-01-30T06:54:00.000-08:002008-01-30T06:54:00.000-08:00I've gone through interviewing twice at ACPA/NASPA...I've gone through interviewing twice at ACPA/NASPA and while its good to stand out in someway--colorful shirt, classic jewelry, bag, a matching suit with some interest like pinstripes etc... interviewers see so many people they are LOOKING for ways to cut down their lists. That being said, If you're interviewing for jobs in the Southeast you could probably do a little bit more with your color choices and wearing a full suit since that seems to fly here.<BR/><BR/>Your confidence and the way YOU wear the suit will be your most important assetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-25333911549698648942008-01-30T05:45:00.000-08:002008-01-30T05:45:00.000-08:00Ooo. Love the green and yellow.Ooo. Love the green and yellow.love.boxeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450621259116289517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-66298669592575081392008-01-29T20:50:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:50:00.000-08:00Great comments all around! I decided against a ful...Great comments all around! I decided against a full suit for Katherine because they are often more expensive and less flexible to mix and match...also, I tend to see someone interviewing in a full suit as a Fresh Off Campus type.MrsEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465853625720898199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-57930908080820054512008-01-29T20:05:00.000-08:002008-01-29T20:05:00.000-08:00After ten plus years in higher education and sever...After ten plus years in higher education and several national job searches, I have to agree with Michelle and Catherine. This is especially true if you're interviewing at NASPA this year. Even ACPA is going with matched suits now, and they used to be more fun! If you're interviewing in student affairs or any other field in higher ed, they're going to be looking for a matched suit.Beulah Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895226530379885795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-17985336392566830912008-01-29T19:36:00.000-08:002008-01-29T19:36:00.000-08:00Good point, Lindsay ... I based my comment above o...Good point, Lindsay ... I based my comment above on experience in a very conservative city on the East Coast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-2970976115267238812008-01-29T18:20:00.000-08:002008-01-29T18:20:00.000-08:00As for the previous comments that say you should w...As for the previous comments that say you should wear a matched suit, let me just say that this is DEFINITELY something that is location-specific. I don't know where you live, but as someone in LA after working in San Francisco for years, if you wore a suit to an interview in either of these locations for the types of jobs you're mentioning, you would just look silly. But if you are interviewing in a more conservative location, then by all means take that into account (just please wear an interesting shirt underneath so no one dies of boredom while looking at you).<BR/><BR/>Two other things:<BR/>I'm 5'10 as well, and the best options I've found for nice slacks (that come in "tall", because anything else is just a waste of time) are Express and J Crew.<BR/><BR/>Also, I WANT those shoes. :)<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-26208780342594869192008-01-29T18:09:00.000-08:002008-01-29T18:09:00.000-08:00This is such a cute outfit! But I would wear a co...This is such a cute outfit! But I would wear a conservative (black, navy) suit with a short-sleeved sweater underneath for this occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-48016957697511974122008-01-29T17:14:00.000-08:002008-01-29T17:14:00.000-08:00I have to agree with Michelle ... There's a time a...I have to agree with Michelle ... There's a time and a place for the old Ann Taylor stand-by suit, and I think this occasion warrants. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15552497.post-42467997358331413052008-01-29T16:14:00.000-08:002008-01-29T16:14:00.000-08:00I'd recommend wearing a matched suit - I'm a grad ...I'd recommend wearing a matched suit - I'm a grad student too, and I'll be wearing a matched pantsuit for my on-campus interviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com