Dress code question

I know I know, this has been asked before, but I have an upcoming interview for a System Admin position. It's a very laid back place and the lead who called me told me right away do not get dressed up for the interview. He said jeans and a polo. I'm thinking slacks and a polo, but what do you guys think?

Most people seem to think one level above the current culture is good.

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dcarey4698

I usually automatically come to the interview in a suit and tie. But, since he specified jeans and a polo, definitely wear jeans and a polo.

E Double U

@vanillagorilla3 - Hopefully your interviewing skills are so impressive that your outfit will be irrelevant.

vanillagorilla3

WOW! I didn't not expect this much discussion and I apologize for not responding sooner. The guy told me over the phone to wear jeans a polo and then reiterated that in his email. After speaking with him and knowing the type of company it is, I do not think it is a mind game. I see a lot of people saying that others are overthinking and I definitely was as well. Which is why I posted.

After reading the comments and thinking about it, I'm going to wear jeans. I don't want to be the guy who doesn't follow instructions. If I don't get the job or get dinged for wearing jeans, oh well, life goes.

Anyways, the interview is in a few hours so wish me luck.

vanillagorilla3

E Double U wrote: »

@vanillagorilla3 - Hopefully your interviewing skills are so impressive that your outfit will be irrelevant.

I'm good enough that I can show up in boxers

...at least I like to think so.

cyberguypr

Best of luck. Make sure you report back how it went, jeans compliments and all.

Danielm7

Good luck! And yes, he told you 2x to wear jeans and a polo, glad you are doing just that.

vanillagorilla3

The interview went well. I got just about all the technical questions right and was really able to explain things I've been involved in at work as well as in my spare time. The only thing that concerns me is that it sounded like they are interviewing ALOT of people, so I'm hoping I did enough to really stand out.

As for the jeans, I think that was the right choice. It's a really laid back place and they have a lot of perks...bonuses, paid time off, paid benefits, 100% 401k match. The candidate before wore jeans as well...he was leaving as I came in.