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haopengyou · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 197

I have one of the "coveted" interviews for the schools in Abu Dhabi on 5/11 I just tried on my suit and discovered...well, it seems to have shrunk! I will be buying a new one in the next couple of days so that there will be time to have it adjusted.

In the U.S. it is OK - maybe preferred - to wear a less formal looking suit (light brown, patterned, etc) to an interview for a teaching job because it usually projects a more "user friendly" image than a dark gray or dark blue suit.

What is the custom when interviewing with the AD schools?

arabianknight · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:01 am Post subject:

In Abu Dhabi they prefer green suits, and in Dubai they tend to prefer shocking pink with pinstripes..

Of course I'm pulling your leg. I don't think the colour or design matters one jot.

ap4058 · Joined: 20 Mar 2009 Posts: 84

Stick to what you feel comfortable with, the last thing you need is to worry about the colour of your suit.

Tom Le Seelleur · Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 242

I like pink, bright orange, purple or black!

carlen · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 172 Location: UAE

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

Keep it conservative! Dark! Personal appearance is very important for the interview so be sure your clothes and hair etc are in order. Your first impression can cost you the job so take it seriously. Once you have the job you can develop the glibbness that has dominated this thread...or not. Good luck.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject:

I fancy formal-casual, you know, like those tuxedo T-shirts!

Seriously tho, Dark Blue or Black...your disposition, I mean.

NCTBA

haopengyou · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 197

OK....so I guess my birthday suit is out of the question?? Wink

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Post a photo here... and we'll let you know. Cool

VS

haopengyou · Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Posts: 197

Hehehehe

I should be careful...this is a family website Smile

anaxiforminges · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 136 Location: UAE

I'm dreading the heat, if I have to wear a suit. B-day suit sounds delightfully weather-appropriate! Embarassed

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

anaxi... you may be surprised to learn that in the extreme heat, I found that the more skin that was uncovered, the hotter one felt. I don't know if the men wear their suit jackets to work at AUS or not, but I don't recall seeing them worn much at my employers. Have you communicated with any male profs at AUS to find out?

Another detail is that places tend to be very over air-conditioned... in fact, downright frigid... so... b-day suit may be... you know... a problem... Shocked

VS

carlen · Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 172 Location: UAE

Tedit

anaxiforminges · Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Posts: 136 Location: UAE

VS, no, I haven't yet talked to anyone about such matters, but now I plan to. I did see quite a few male profs wearing dress shirts only in a department photo. I tend to dress fairly conservatively for teaching in any case, so I'll probably stick to my system. One trick I do in the summer is to keep 3 shirts and at least 1 suit in the office. If I arrive sweating like a horse I can then change into a cool, fresh outfit!