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OBwannabe
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 Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:00 am Post subject: Appropriate clothing for hagwon interview |
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In my first hagwon I used to see wide array of clothing styles from those who would come in to interview for positions. We were a kinder/afternoon academy. Some came in wearing suit and tie(which I thought looked silly for a kinder) and on the other end of the scale, I saw guys come in wearing shorts and sandals(also silly IMO).
What do you all think? Should one dress up for more say an elementary/middle school academy vs. a kinder? What is appropriate attire these days? |
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Blanca
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:50 am Post subject: |
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| When I was attending jobs in person last year, I always went in a suit. According to a friend who worked at one of the academies, the boss "was very impressed with my suit". Appearance is everything in Korea - dress to impress. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: Appropriate clothing for hagwon interview |
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| OBwannabe wrote: |
In my first hagwon I used to see wide array of clothing styles from those who would come in to interview for positions. We were a kinder/afternoon academy. Some came in wearing suit and tie(which I thought looked silly for a kinder) and on the other end of the scale, I saw guys come in wearing shorts and sandals(also silly IMO).
What do you all think? Should one dress up for more say an elementary/middle school academy vs. a kinder? What is appropriate attire these days? |
Always dress in business attire for an interview. You're not applying for a job as a bricklayer or mechanic.
If not a suit then dress pants, shoes, shirt and tie are always appropriate.
"Dress for success" is not dead yet.
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Worlder
Joined: 26 Feb 2013
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Suit? Tie?
During interview season, I switch from my Mizuno runners to my black dress shoes. Transformation complete.
Oh, and ALWAYS breathable, plaid-patterned shirts because wrinkles are less noticeable and your nervous sweat won't stand out. |
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Troglodyte
Joined: 06 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:09 am Post subject: |
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| A suit would probably be acceptable, but I've found that at most places with little kids, the teachers wear polo shirts. They want a teachers who will be fun with the kids. |
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Zalithian
Joined: 26 Mar 2013
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:41 am Post subject: |
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Really depends. I never dressed up for my job because I was told I didn't need to. I work at a public elementary school (SMOE). I often go into work with a normal t-shirt (no writing/logos) and jeans. Some days I wear polos or another collared shirt. Only the administrative people at my school 'dress up'. Some of the other public school teachers I know from the same intake are required to wear trousers/dress pants and dressy shirts, at minimum. Most of the teachers at my school wear a t-shirt and jeans or other non dressy clothes.
Obviously it's better to play it safe. Suit if you have it, dress pants, nice shoes, dress shirt and a tie if you don't. If the environment seems really lax then I'd go with a polo and khaki pants. |
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trueblue
Joined: 15 Jun 2014
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:50 am Post subject: |
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O.P.,
It does no harm to fully represent yourself by shinning up those shoes, ironing that shirt, picking out a good tie, well ironed slacks and going for it, walking tall and looking good.
I agree..."dress for success is NOT dead"...only mainly with the younger generation.
But..again...go all out. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Zalithian wrote: |
Really depends. I never dressed up for my job because I was told I didn't need to. I work at a public elementary school (SMOE). I often go into work with a normal t-shirt (no writing/logos) and jeans. Some days I wear polos or another collared shirt. Only the administrative people at my school 'dress up'. Some of the other public school teachers I know from the same intake are required to wear trousers/dress pants and dressy shirts, at minimum. Most of the teachers at my school wear a t-shirt and jeans or other non dressy clothes.
Obviously it's better to play it safe. Suit if you have it, dress pants, nice shoes, dress shirt and a tie if you don't. If the environment seems really lax then I'd go with a polo and khaki pants. |
The title says:
" Post subject: Appropriate clothing for hagwon interview"
not what to wear in the work environment.
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Zalithian
Joined: 26 Mar 2013
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| Zalithian wrote: |
Really depends. I never dressed up for my job because I was told I didn't need to. I work at a public elementary school (SMOE). I often go into work with a normal t-shirt (no writing/logos) and jeans. Some days I wear polos or another collared shirt. Only the administrative people at my school 'dress up'. Some of the other public school teachers I know from the same intake are required to wear trousers/dress pants and dressy shirts, at minimum. Most of the teachers at my school wear a t-shirt and jeans or other non dressy clothes.
Obviously it's better to play it safe. Suit if you have it, dress pants, nice shoes, dress shirt and a tie if you don't. If the environment seems really lax then I'd go with a polo and khaki pants. |
The title says:
" Post subject: Appropriate clothing for hagwon interview"
not what to wear in the work environment.
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I'm aware of this. I was simply pointing out that what is appropriate can be vastly different depending on the workplace. Some places don't have high expectations for dress while others do. If the OP wants to play it safe he should probably wear a suit.
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Not for the interview. 
"Dress for success". "Put your best foot forward". The list goes on.
AFTER you get the job then dress appropriately for the work environment at work (see what your co-workers do or what the dress code is).
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beentheredonethat777
Joined: 27 Jul 2013
Location: AsiaHaven
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
Not for the interview.
"Dress for success". "Put your best foot forward". The list goes on.
AFTER you get the job then dress appropriately for the work environment at work (see what your co-workers do or what the dress code is).
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^^.This. I've worked at both public/private schools. I've never seen anyone come to work in jeans. ALL of the schools that I have worked in require professional attire. Every day, all day. Even the janitor wears a suit! No joke.(when I first met him, I thought he was the boss!)
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trueblue
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Even the janitor wears a suit! No joke.(when I first him, I thought he was the boss! |
Good grief...that is just simple, old fashioned "over kill", right there. |
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beentheredonethat777
Joined: 27 Jul 2013
Location: AsiaHaven
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Even the janitor wears a suit! No joke.(when I first him, I thought he was the boss! |
Good grief...that is just simple, old fashioned "over kill", right there. |
"Old fashioned" is the key word. I'm not quite sure he is required to wear a suit, but I think he does it because that's what he was used to wearing when he was a businessman. Now he's very old and retired and probably sees no need to buy new clothes. (IMO) Plus, I think he's a volunteer.(grandfather of one of the students) |
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trueblue
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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"Old fashioned" is the key word. I'm not quite sure he is required to wear a suit, but I think he does it because that's what he was used to wearing when he was a businessman. Now he's very old and retired and probably sees no need to buy new clothes. (IMO) Plus, I think he's a volunteer.(grandfather of one of the students) |
I meant "old fashioned" to describe "over-kill".
Sorry... |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Thanks all....
I'm sure it's better to overdress than to underdress. I've outgrown my 2 suits so shirt and tie it is. |
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