MoC interview: What not to wear

DS wore a suit. Now he's a C2C at USAFA. Keep it simple and go with a suit or sports coat/slacks/tie which can be readily purchased at many thrift stores. Always better to be over dressed.
 
Yep, I wore dress pants, dress shoes, dress shirt, tie and sports jacket. I found an Oscar de la Renta jacket at a local consignment shop. Worked for me!
 
Dixieland said:
This is what I remembered from past discussions.

I still think a suit is best---I think you should dress for the "job" you want. Candidates can borrow one or shop the thrift stores if they don't have one. JMHO, but khakis are extremely casual. My grad said kids were in khakis, open collar shirts, and Topsiders at his interviews. His interviewers were in military uniforms and suits so you don't want to be the only underdressed person in the room. JMHO of course.
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Being a female who works in costumer service, I did not own any sort of business suit. I went to thrift stores and cheaper stores like Ross and Gordman's and was able to put together a very nice outfit for about 60 bucks. I had black slacks, a white collared shirt, and a business jacket. As far as jewelry/makeup/hair, I kept it very professional. Neat bun, pearl studs, and barely any mascara. The idea was to look professional, not pretty. Don't know how much of an impact the clothing choice had, but in the end, I got the nom, so it apparently didn't hurt!
As far as uniforms go, my friend wore his Civil Air Patrol uniform, and it went over well. I would assume a ROTC uniform is even more impressive.
 
What's everyone's opinion on wearing a CAP uniform for interviews? I'll either have my Eaker, or (hopefully!) my Spaatz by then, and I've been playing around with the idea vs. a suit or dress. (I'm a female). It would be a service dress uniform, most likely with a skirt and very low corfam heels.


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My son wore a suit, not his ROTC uniform. Not a word was said about his choice during any of the 3 interviews. They were more concerned about what he had to say as opposed to how he was dressed. He went w/ the advice of a retired 2 star general who has been on selection committees and who previously worked in admissions at a SA. He said, "wear a suit." So, he did.
 
I'd wear a suit, unless you don't have one, then wear the next best thing.

I wouldn't wear a uniform. I know some people do, and some people don't, but I just wouldn't.
 
LineInTheSand said:
I wouldn't wear a uniform. I know some people do, and some people don't, but I just wouldn't.
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Agreed! My DS was torn between wearing Navy blue sports coat over khaki pants (Of course Navy blue and gold tie!!) and his jr. AF ROTC uniform. His school doesn't have NROTC. He ultimately decided against the uniform because it made him look very "Air Forcey". He has only applied to USNA because he wants to go Navy, no matter what. He didn't feel he could really sell his full commitment to NAVY, sitting in an Air Force uniform. It worked in his favor.
 
Disagree, disagree, disagree.


If you are a member of a JROTC unit, and it is an important part of your life, wear that uniform with pride. If you just joined to get out of classes you didn't want to take, or aren't particularly excited about being a member, don't wear it.

I enjoy seeing the great kids that have a passion for service and are proud to belong. In fact, if you are Gung how about the military, why wouldn't you wear it?
 
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