Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 13:37     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
HA. Even in a pant suit you'll be the best dressed person there.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 13:37     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: I have a interview at a federal agency for a editor position (GS 13).


This is a joke... right?


lol


Why would it be a joke? You think an editor shouldn't be a GS 13?


LOL - no the joke is the pp wasn't grammatically correct in her sentence and is applying for an editor position. That's funny!
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 13:31     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: I have a interview at a federal agency for a editor position (GS 13).


This is a joke... right?


lol


Why would it be a joke? You think an editor shouldn't be a GS 13?
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 13:20     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: I have a interview at a federal agency for a editor position (GS 13).


This is a joke... right?


lol
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 12:32     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
A pantsuit is fine.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 11:32     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:Actually, I know it still matters to some older men (who are often the ones doing the interview). You don't see people caring as much in the federal government, but when I was in private practice (BigLaw firm), I think the older partners would've either consciously or subconsciously let it affect their impressions of the job candidate.


Agree.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 10:47     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote: I have a interview at a federal agency for a editor position (GS 13).


This is a joke... right?
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 09:58     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank goodness times have changed. I remember when women on the hill were required to wear navy skirts and pantyhose (and even those crazy collar "dickies"). We do have Hillary to thank for this.


Actually, I believe we have Senator Mikulski to thank. I am pretty sure she was the first woman to wear a pant suit on the Senate floor.


I stand corrected. Go Babs!!
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 09:54     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Actually, I know it still matters to some older men (who are often the ones doing the interview). You don't see people caring as much in the federal government, but when I was in private practice (BigLaw firm), I think the older partners would've either consciously or subconsciously let it affect their impressions of the job candidate.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 06:41     Subject: Re:Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
How old are you OP?

Its like this is a question from the 60s.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 21:15     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Anonymous wrote:Thank goodness times have changed. I remember when women on the hill were required to wear navy skirts and pantyhose (and even those crazy collar "dickies"). We do have Hillary to thank for this.


Actually, I believe we have Senator Mikulski to thank. I am pretty sure she was the first woman to wear a pant suit on the Senate floor.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 20:56     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
It's fine but I suggest a silky crewneck or (not low) v-neck. Something less mannish than a silk top with collar.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 18:54     Subject: Pantsuit OK for interview at fed agency?
Worked for me. Also this is the federal government - not exactly tops in style points. Just look presentable.k