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silent-noise · Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 37

so i got called in to do the AEON group session/interview in LA...(thanks to those who gave me input on my essay and resume)...what should i wear? is a shirt and tie enough? or do i have to go all out and wear a suit..or a sportsjacket? thanks...

guest of Japan · Joined: 28 Feb 2003 Posts: 1601 Location: Japan

Wear a suit.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Wear a suit. It doesn't have to be top of the line, but if you want a notch up on others who come wearing only a sports jacket and chinos, wear a suit.

Stosskraft · Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 252 Location: Japan

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Not sure if you guys in the US have seen the latest business craze over here but japanese businessmens idea of dressing down is not wearing a necktie. Men here feel naked without a tie.

It may be the height of office fashion to wear Lands End polos shirts or Mills Brothers or dress as though you work for Microsoft, but this is Japan. The saying here is "go in ireba, go ni sh-itagai" meaning in Rome do as the Romans do.

When you teach kids you can get away with wearing jeans or a track suit top but if you want to get hired you have to dress the part first.

silent-noise · Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 37

looks like i'll be purchasing a suit (with pants) b/w now and wednesday....and i need some shoes too...bummer...

i don't really like wearing polo shirts for some reason...and even though i don't wear a tie often...i, too, would feel kinda naked without one if i was wearing everything else in the ensemble....

so one other thing...when i wear the suit, would it be ok to take off my jacket once in a while?

stillnosheep · Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 2068 Location: eslcafe

If the room where the interview is to be held is warm, facilities will be provided for hanging your jacket.

Nicedog777 · Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Japan.

Yes, I agree with everyone else here, suit suit suit.

I know it's a drag to buy expensive clothes for a job you may not get, but hey, a suit's a good thing to have, regardless. Plus, if you get the job, you're going to need at least three suits for work. Don't fret. If I, who just learned how to tie a necktie a month ago can pull it off, you most definitely can.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Yes, Paul. My typo. Summer, not winter.

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Hi silent-noise,

Wouldn't want to splash out money for a suit when you may not get the job, granted it is good to have but there are other ways.

1) Go to a department store with a good return policy, buy a suit but don't remove the tags. Tuck them in for the interview and when you are done return it.

2) There are plenty of second-hand shops around and you are sure to find something you can wear without having to spend an arm and a leg.

Good luck to you and let us know how it goes.

silent-noise · Joined: 14 Jun 2005 Posts: 37

hmmm...i think i'll just bite the bullet and actually buy (and not return) a suit...because,yeah...i'll probably need it later on as well....and given the time i have b/w now adn the interview, i probably won't have time to shop around looking for bargains...oh well, dept store it is!

Sweetsee · Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Posts: 2302 Location: ) is everything

Sounds like you are bank, why don't you just open your own school and hire someone?

Anyway for what it's worth, and it sounds like you may not care but if you buy a black suit you can use it for weddings and funerals here.