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Officer Interview

itjoew

itjoew

New Member
Going to my first interview this Friday. Wondering what uniform I should wear? I work at DISA in DC, the job is a typical 9 to 5 where we work in cubicles. The LCDR I am interviewing with also works in a cubicle. Should I wear the uniform of the day, Service Uniform, or were Summer Dress Whites?
 
bubblehead

bubblehead

Registered Member
Contributor
itjoew said:
Going to my first interview this Friday. Wondering what uniform I should wear? I work at DISA in DC, the job is a typical 9 to 5 where we work in cubicles. The LCDR I am interviewing with also works in a cubicle. Should I wear the uniform of the day, Service Uniform, or were Summer Dress Whites?
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Dress for success: Summer Dress Whites.

The goal during the interview is to get across-the-board Outstanding marks on the Interviewer's Appraisal Sheet, one of which is Apperance and Poise. Looking sharp and squared-away screams attention-to-detail, which is a good thing, IMHO. Another benefit to receiving an Outstanding mark is that the mark will be commented upon in the Comments section.

Some other recommendations:

- fresh shoeshine or clean/spotless corframs
- fresh haircut and shave
- dryclean your SDW's prior to the interview
- new or drycleaned necktie for your SDW's
- make sure your ribbons/warfare devices are clean & good-to-go
 

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SynixMan

SynixMan

HKG Based Artificial Excrement Pilot
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Second vote for Summer Dress Whites. Think of it as a job interview. You wouldn't go to that in Service Uniform, which is roughly equivalent of business casual. I would also suggest going to work in the service uniform and changing into whites before the interview. That way there's less of a chance they get messed up, and they will look that much sharper.
 
itjoew

itjoew

New Member
Sports Bar Interview??

Thanks guy fro the help. I had my first interview today, looking sharp in my uniform and it went very well. I have another one tomorrow but I am meeting the officer at a sports bar. Should I stay wearing my whites? Or go in the Service Uniform?
 
dsimonds

dsimonds

Registered User
Stick with the dress whites unless directed otherwise. They may be trying to see how you act in a non-military environment around civilians. Stay sharp, stay professional, be sincere, be honest, and have good posture. Take a second to really think about what they're asking before you answer it. Best of luck.
 
Chachi

Chachi

Active Member
pilot
Contributor
Is the interview mandatory for everyone? I'm going for Pilot and haven't had one but have heard from other that have... I hope I'm not missing anything!
 
OUSOONER

OUSOONER

Crusty Shellback
pilot
joebayo said:
Is the interview mandatory for everyone? I'm going for Pilot and haven't had one but have heard from other that have... I hope I'm not missing anything!
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It's not a requirement but it is a helpful boost to your kit. I had one from my former NROTC XO (Prowler guy). It is coming from a professional in the community you are trying to get into. They have a reputation and wouldn't be endorsing some scum bag...so of course it is helpful.
 
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