Anyone ever work for or with MTV?

Dustbuster

I got a job interview tomorrow for a licensing manager position and I'm not sure whether I should wear a suit. Is that overkill? I'm thinking khakis, a blazer, and tie. Thanks in advance for the

Guzzo

I've interviewed at MTV, and truth is a job is a job and you should respect it as such.

Have you spoke with the person who is going to interview you? If you gauged them as a little bit laid back then maybe you can get away with just a nice button up but if you're going in as a fresh fish I'd treat it as you would any other job interview.

onetet

I've worked with MTV and VH1 people as far as setting up screenings of some of their projects and as you might expect the vibe they go for is a mixture of professional and "hip." I would say dress as you would for most other interviews but try to exude youthful enthusiasm.

NateBizzo

Random poster Donkeypunch works at MTV. J**R*AN M**K

Jonny_Paycheck

Not sure if that's the case anymore?

I used to date a girl that worked at MTV, but she was in production and usually on set. When I met her at the office she was dressed well. Hope that helps.

DjArcadian

I got a job interview tomorrow for a licensing manager position and I'm not sure whether I should wear a suit. Is that overkill? I'm thinking khakis, a blazer, and tie. Thanks in advance for the

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

maru

I got a job interview tomorrow for a licensing manager position and I'm not sure whether I should wear a suit. Is that overkill? I'm thinking khakis, a blazer, and tie. Thanks in advance for the

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

i went to an interview a few weeks ago wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and flip flops.

CousinLarry

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

Dustbuster

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

That's what I'm thinking, especially since this is more of a mid-level position. But when I spoke to the recruiter she told me that the office is relaxed business casual (whatever that means) and I spoke to my HR at my current job(Disney) they told me that a suit is too much. Maybe they're trying to sabotage me . . .

deej

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

right?

how old are you people

NateBizzo

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

If you wear a suit to an interview where I work you're not getting hired........

onetet

I got a job interview tomorrow for a licensing manager position and I'm not sure whether I should wear a suit. Is that overkill? I'm thinking khakis, a blazer, and tie. Thanks in advance for the

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

Unless the interview is with Red Bull. Not that I advocate working for Red Bull, but those guys are almost religious in their dislike for formality.

deej

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

If you wear a suit to an interview where I work you're not getting hired........

onetet

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

That's what I'm thinking, especially since this is more of a mid-level position. But when I spoke to the recruiter she told me that the office is relaxed business casual (whatever that means) and I spoke to my HR at my current job(Disney) they told me that a suit is too much. Maybe they're trying to sabotage me . . .

Well, you don't dress for the interview the way you're going to dress on the job from day to day, you dress a level or two more formal to try to show them that you want the job and respect their organization.

PATX

I've worked at MTV!!!!

If you want to work in a dept that brings in money, dress WASP. If you want to work in a dept that spends money, faux hawk and Saturday Knights T-shirt mandatory.

Don't let that get in the way of another fascinating life-strut thread.

chase

dress for success

DjArcadian

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

That's what I'm thinking, especially since this is more of a mid-level position. But when I spoke to the recruiter she told me that the office is relaxed business casual (whatever that means) and I spoke to my HR at my current job(Disney) they told me that a suit is too much. Maybe they're trying to sabotage me . . .

Relaxed business casual = khakis, button shirts (polo's), no sneakers.

DjArcadian

I got a job interview tomorrow for a licensing manager position and I'm not sure whether I should wear a suit. Is that overkill? I'm thinking khakis, a blazer, and tie. Thanks in advance for the

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

i went to an interview a few weeks ago wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and flip flops.

maru

it was for a graphic design position.

generally in the creative industry nobody gives a fuck what you wear, all they care about is your portfolio.

Controller_7

dress like kanye west.

GenePontecorvo

I think wearing a suit to an interview once didn't get me that job.

Dustbuster

dress like kanye west.

YES! I'll dress like KAYNE West

Thanks to everyone for the input. Gonna do the two piece suit and tie tommorow. I figure, it got me all my jobs at this point, let's not fug with success.

Big_Stacks

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

b/w and A key thing to remember is that you have made a good impression on them so far. At this stage, it's about not disconfirming their good impression (e.g., don't say anything stupid) and don't go in all stiff and robotic during the interview (i.e., loosen up some). The point is to come across like a competent guy who your prospective coworkers (and boss) might want to be around them (i.e., a cool dude). The code term for this is "fit." We get stiff, mannequin type applicants for faculty jobs all the time, and always, they crash and burn. Best of luck!!!

Peace,

Big Stacks from Kakalak

DjArcadian

Always wear a suit to an interview no matter the job.

b/w and A key thing to remember is that you have made a good impression on them so far. At this stage, it's about not disconfirming their good impression (e.g., don't say anything stupid) and don't go in all stiff and robotic during the interview (i.e., loosen up some). The point is to come across like a competent guy who your prospective coworkers (and boss) might want to be around them (i.e., a cool dude). The code term for this is "fit." We get stiff, mannequin type applicants for faculty jobs all the time, and always, they crash and burn. Best of luck!!!

Peace,

Big Stacks from Kakalak

Best advice I ever got for interviews is to approach it knowing that if you don't get the job you're no worse off than you already are.

jinx74

i worked for mtv and never saw anyone wearing a suit. i came in with a shirt/tie/slacks but no jacket and was asked why i overdressed at the interview?!

PATX

i worked for mtv and never saw anyone wearing a suit. i came in with a shirt/tie/slacks but no jacket and was asked why i overdressed at the interview?!

Exactly.

Listen up eternal associates...

The only time you wear a suit is not when you go for an interview[/b], but when you want your current boss to think[/b] you just went on an interview. You're welcome.