[namikun]

Hi,

I have an interview at an Apple Retail Store for a Mac Specialist position coming up. I just wondered if anybody ever worked there and knew what kind of attire is appropriate for the first group interview.

Business suit or formal-casual (poloshirt and khakis).

Any help is appreciated.

n.

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Formal casual for sure.

Wear jeans, a simple button down dress shirt and a cool and very modern tie.

[nikon123]

I agree, they might be put off by a buisness suit, it's not Wall Street... I might swap out the jeans for some kakis

[Eug]

Levis and a black turtleneck of course.

[Dakar²]

Khakis and a dress shirt.

[scaught]

Don't wear jeans to an interview. I realize it's a straight guy going up against a queer guy , but it's better to err on the side of caution.

Dark or black khaki's. Nice button down shirt. Tie. No jacket required. Get a hair cut. Look nice. You can personalize and blend in there (dress down to shorts and birkenstocks and whatever else they let their employees get away with there) once you have the job.

Besides, there's some kind of physiological frame of mind you're put in when you have a shirt and tie on (assuming you're not insane).

[Kevin]

Red leather codpiece and a umbrella.

[Dakar²]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Red leather codpiece and a umbrella.

Sounds like Joel Schumacher's take on the Penguin.

[wallinbl]

Originally Posted by scaught

Besides, there's some kind of physiological frame of mind you're put in when you have a shirt and tie on (assuming you're not insane).

That's a blood flow issue caused by the tie! It's not a good thing!

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Originally Posted by scaught

Dark or black khaki's. Nice button down shirt.

Depends.

People know that you can get a pair of bland dockers Khaki's and button down shirt for $30 at wal-mart where a designer pair of jeans run $300 easy. Same goes for designer t-shirts that can run more than most button downs.

You might come off like every other person there are Khaki's is the first thought of "casual formal". Apple is about creativity and originality. If Steve can do keynotes to thousands of investors in jeans you can go to an Applestore interview in some.

Personally I would probably wear a funky button down, nice jeans and a blazer.

[memory-minus]

A suit is inappropriate for a job like that, but do go dressed like you put some thought into how you look. Slacks and a dress shirt, no tie in my opinion. And for god sakes make sure your belt matches your dress shoes. Get your hair cut, clean your fingernails, shave, etc. It doesn't matter that you're so and so more dressed up than the Apple Store "uniform," what matters is that you look nice because believe it or not, the very first thing a hiring manager will judge you on before ever speaking to you, whether consciously or not, is how you appear.

Also, develop a firm handshake if you don't have one already. Nothing turns me off more than a limp, rubbery handshake as a first impression.

Once you get hired, you'll be able to dress to the standards of the Apple Store staff (read: a lot more casual).

[memory-minus]

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Apple is about creativity and originality.

Bingo, as long as "creativity" includes the talent of cycling between a blank stare and a look of utter confusion, and "originality" refers to one's ability to make up bullshit technical specs, inventory status and product features on the fly.

Just my personal experience.

[davesimondotcom]

Don't dress like a PC. But don't dress like a Mac until you get the job.

[Dakar²]

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

Don't dress like a PC. But don't dress like a Mac until you get the job.

Naked it is, then.

[RAILhead]

If you have to ask, you're already screwed.

[Eug]

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Depends.

People know that you can get a pair of bland dockers Khaki's and button down shirt for $30 at wal-mart where a designer pair of jeans run $300 easy. Same goes for designer t-shirts that can run more than most button downs.

You might come off like every other person there are Khaki's is the first thought of "casual formal". Apple is about creativity and originality. If Steve can do keynotes to thousands of investors in jeans you can go to an Applestore interview in some.

Personally I would probably wear a funky button down, nice jeans and a blazer.

I think you overestimate Apple's sales drones, and Apple's hiring practices.

[scaught]

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Depends.

People know that you can get a pair of bland dockers Khaki's and button down shirt for $30 at wal-mart where a designer pair of jeans run $300 easy. Same goes for designer t-shirts that can run more than most button downs.

You might come off like every other person there are Khaki's is the first thought of "casual formal". Apple is about creativity and originality. If Steve can do keynotes to thousands of investors in jeans you can go to an Applestore interview in some.

Personally I would probably wear a funky button down, nice jeans and a blazer.

I mean. I see your point. But you can get some 15 dollar jeans at wal-mart, too. If I wore my diesels into an interview, I would immediately escalate to regional manager. But that's me. I look goooooooood.

[mitchell_pgh]

A beige suit with a rainbow tie.

[Dark Helmet]

Originally Posted by scaught

I mean. I see your point. But you can get some 15 dollar jeans at wal-mart, too. If I wore my diesels into an interview, I would immediately escalate to regional manager. But that's me. I look goooooooood.

Totally but you can easily spot a $15 wal-mart jean from the $100+ designer ones.

Khakis is what interns and people interviewing at the Gap wear.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Depends.

I don't think wearing an adult diaper would be such a hot idea.

[Goldfinger]

Don't wear a tie without a blazer/suit. It looks absolutely ridiculous.

[Eug]

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Don't wear a tie without a blazer/suit. It looks absolutely ridiculous.

No it doesn't.

Not that I would wear a tie to an Apple Store interview...

[itai195]

I would dress business casual as you suggested. Nice pants (not jeans) and a dress shirt, belt, and shoes. No tie, IMO.

[Goldfinger]

Originally Posted by Eug

No it doesn't.

Not that I would wear a tie to an Apple Store interview...

Cultural difference I guess. I wouldn't dare walking the streets or going to a job interview with a shirt and a tie without anything above that shirt. It looks weird.

Now wearing a suit and taking of the jacket when you're at your desk or whatever that's normal and something completely different. If you catch my drift.

[Gossamer]

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

Totally but you can easily spot a $15 wal-mart jean from the $100+ designer ones.

Khakis is what interns and people interviewing at the Gap wear.

When you say "you" can spot the difference in jeans, you obviously mean YOU (swg) can. It's less likely that someone working retail/manager at a computer store will be able to. Even then, I checked out some $150-$200 Diesels at Von Maur last week and they weren't that special. Definitely not worth the price. I like the jeans I got at The Gap for $19 much better.

[kick52]

Originally Posted by namikun

Hi,

I have an interview at an Apple Retail Store for a Mac Specialist position coming up. I just wondered if anybody ever worked there and knew what kind of attire is appropriate for the first group interview.

Business suit or formal-casual (poloshirt and khakis).

Any help is appreciated.

n.

which apple store you going for?

[Dark Helmet]

Originally Posted by Gossamer

When you say "you" can spot the difference in jeans, you obviously mean YOU (swg) can. It's less likely that someone working retail/manager at a computer store will be able to. Even then, I checked out some $150-$200 Diesels at Von Maur last week and they weren't that special. Definitely not worth the price. I like the jeans I got at The Gap for $19 much better.

No I meant 100% can tell the difference.

[Gossamer]

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

No I meant 100% can tell the difference.

I never thought you said everyone could tell the difference. I am saying that in this specific case, the specific people that matter will most likely not be able to tell the difference between $30 and $300 jeans, so go with something that looks (generally) dressier.

[namikun]

Thanks for the input guys. You're of great help.
I just went through different outfits and I guess I will go with Khakis and either a Polo Shirt or a dress shirt.

It's so hard for me, because this is one of my first interviews in the States. Back in Germany a suit is a must and everything else is a big 'nono'.

[indigoimac]

You'll be fine, forget the suit and tie, a dress shirt or Polo and khakis will work well. Good Luck!

[olePigeon]

Originally Posted by scaught

Dark or black khaki's.

First, no apostrophe. Second, how do you have a black khaki? That's like saying you have a red green.

[brassplayersrock²]

khaki is a type of pant. they're not refeering to the color

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

khaki is a type of pant. they're not refeering to the color

I think it's both, but in this context, I'm sure it should refer to pants, not color.

-t

[iREZ]

forget jeans and khakis...get yourself a nice pair of cords instead and tie that together with a reg polo tee and youre set. its just retail man...