Korean Job Discussion Forums

[ShaneM]

Interviewing with a company tomorrow for a position teaching conversational business. Are khakis and a buttondown shirt kosher for something like this?

[ttompatz]

[jmbran11]

If you really want the job, wear a suit or the closest thing you have to it. It would be difficult to overstate the importance of appearance, and foreigners tend to have a reputation for dressing sloppy (or casual, as we would say).

If there is no competition, khakis might be okay, but isn't it better to be overdressed than underdressed?

[ShaneM]

What difference, if any, does it make it its not a contract position and its not full-time?

[dimnd]

Shane,

You asked for opinions and they were given. You can either take them with a grain of salt or take them as they were intended....a heads up on how to procure a job in a professional state of dress....

Peggy

[ShaneM]

I'll gladly take them, I was just curious if it made any difference, thats all. I'll take that as a "no".

[laogaiguk]

FOr the love of God guys, stop saying to dress up as much as possible in Korea. Do it everywhere, including back home

[ilovebdt]

If you want the job, regardless of whether it is fulltime, part time or just a one off gig always wear your smartest clothes.

ilovebdt

[ajgeddes]

Agreed. If you want the job, you wear a suit, whether it is for a teaching job or a job at the post office, or any other job. Just look professional.

[The evil penguin]

Alternatively, a pink tutu and and bright green lycra leggings might help you stand out from the crowd so to speak and give you the competitive edge.