AdamPAC Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 So I have one interview coming up and obviously want to make a good impression. Did anyone who has interviewed wear a full suit and tie, or were things expected to be a bit more casual. Just for the background, this is a surgical residency. Hoping to hear the casual thing, because I’ve never owned a suit. I wore a borrowed sport coat for my one PA school interview and felt like I was the most formally dressed out of those interviewing that day, so I might have overdressed. I am willing to invest in one if it is an important part, but between airfare and a hotel, this interview has already gotten pretty expensive. Thanks for any replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted March 11, 2020 Moderator Share Posted March 11, 2020 Definitely super casual. Surgeons are known for being super chill, low key guys. Anything more than cargo shorts from the gap and you'll get some side eye for being pompous. In case you didn't read the sarcasm, please wear a suit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD2012 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Why!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamPAC Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 9 hours ago, JD2012 said: Why!? Thanks for the input. Helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dphy83 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Suit. Always. Every interview. Better to be overdressed than underdressed (but I promise you won't be overdressed). I think only one person didn't wear a suit to my residency interview. Doesn't have to be a top of the line designer/brand as long as it fits well. You can pick one up for around $200, maybe less, if you are on a budget. I was with limited funds, too, in PA school when I had to scramble to get a suit for residency interviews. I snagged one off combatgent.com - decent for the price as a student but nothing to hang on to once you're an established PA with a PA income. You can also rent one from The Black Tux (theblacktux.com). Both are very affordable options. Also, I'd recommend you avoid a black suit. I think a navy or gray would be best. And please make sure your shoes are polished. One guy showed up with dirty a$$ shoes and I was just thinking WTF? You dont have to look like a catalogue model (in my opinion most medical professionals are notoriously bad dressers) but putting forth the effort makes it look like you care. Bonus: being well-dressed gives confidence. Best of luck. Edited March 13, 2020 by dphy83 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyhi1213 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Are you still going in person?? All of my interviews were moved to virtual - such a bummer. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted March 19, 2020 Moderator Share Posted March 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, Flyhi1213 said: Are you still going in person?? All of my interviews were moved to virtual - such a bummer. Good luck! Looks like you only have to buy the top half! #nopantsinterview #dontstandup 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamPAC Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, LT_Oneal_PAC said: Looks like you only have to buy the top half! #nopantsinterview #dontstandup Hahaha. Well I bought the suit before I was told all my interviews would be virtual, but yes, I have 3 interviews that are all virtual now. I got the double whammy with the military banning travel too. Thanks Flyhi, good luck in yours also! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kettle Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I wore a suit to mine, I've always been a bluejeans and boots kind of person but for any interview I always wear a suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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