Police Jobs
RealPolice Forums
Police Gear
Police Articles
Police Agencies

+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. 03-23-04 01:41 PM #1
    driven21m
    driven21m is offline Junior Member driven21m is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Sep 2nd, 2003
    Posts
    82

    Need help knowing what is appropriate to wear

    Ok I did the interview, and then was asked to fill out a PHQ. I mailed that off last week and just got a call today to go back to fill out some kind of questioner. I guess this is part of the process to see if they want to do a background on me, but my question is, what should I wear, a full blown suit like the interview, a suite without a jacket, or just some khakis and a shirt. Or something else, I don’t want to go in there unprofessional looking and I don’t want to overkill.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 03-23-04 01:49 PM #2
    cecilVA's Avatar
    cecilVA
    cecilVA is offline Veteran Member cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute cecilVA has a reputation beyond repute
    Verified LEO
    Join Date
    Jan 16th, 2004
    Location
    NOVA
    Posts
    2,273
    I would always dress nice if you ever have to go to the dept in person. A suit may be a little much but a shirt and tie or slacks and button down would be appropriate. But if you are already in a suit for your job then go ahead and go with that. But you should always look professional if you are stopping by. Just my advice.
    "Ray, when someone asks you if you're a god, you say YES!"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-23-04 02:06 PM #3
    driven21m
    driven21m is offline Junior Member driven21m is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Sep 2nd, 2003
    Posts
    82
    Quote Originally Posted by cecilVA
    I would always dress nice if you ever have to go to the dept in person. A suit may be a little much but a shirt and tie or slacks and button down would be appropriate. But if you are already in a suit for your job then go ahead and go with that. But you should always look professional if you are stopping by. Just my advice.
    Thanks a lot, just wasnt totaly sure.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-23-04 02:52 PM #4
    bacj
    bacj is offline Junior Member bacj is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Mar 9th, 2004
    Posts
    47
    I would always wear a suit when conducting bussiness with a possible employer. Can't hurt.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-23-04 03:42 PM #5
    Ak82
    Ak82 is offline Junior Member Ak82 is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Mar 15th, 2004
    Posts
    94
    Yea exactly...if you are going to wear a shirt and tie...might as well throw the jacket on also. I would wear a suit.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-23-04 03:45 PM #6
    driven21m
    driven21m is offline Junior Member driven21m is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Sep 2nd, 2003
    Posts
    82
    you guys posative a full suite wont be overkill. She said it was a questioneer.
    I still cant believe i have to drive 1.5 hour for a questioneer, but i gues i should just be happy t be continuing on in the process.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-23-04 03:59 PM #7
    bacj
    bacj is offline Junior Member bacj is on a distinguished road
    Join Date
    Mar 9th, 2004
    Posts
    47
    I don't think its overkill. Theres nothing wrong with looking professional.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-23-04 11:21 PM #8
    Lexi
    Lexi is offline Junior Member Lexi
    Join Date
    Oct 5th, 2003
    Posts
    70
    Our department was doing questionaires this morning, and only one guy came in a full blown suit. Three did the shirt and tie thing, and the rest (about 6) wore kahki's with nice shirts. IMO the kahki's and a nice shirt would be just fine.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-24-04 01:01 PM #9
    greenlead's Avatar
    greenlead
    greenlead is offline Geek greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute greenlead has a reputation beyond repute
    Supporting Member L4
    Join Date
    Oct 14th, 2003
    Location
    Indiana
    Posts
    6,580
    I would recommend upper-casual clothes for most things.

    Save the suit for the interview.

    Indiana: More Pro-Gun Than Texas
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. This ad will disappear if you login
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules