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9 May 2018, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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Should I wear my Rolex to a job interview
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I am 22 years old and a happy owner of a BLNR. Like many other Rolex owners I like to wear it (almost) everyday. I am currently attending a lot of job interviews as I am finishing my degree in July. I’ve been wearing my Rolex for the last two interviews but I am considering leaving it at home for the third. It’s primarily finance and/or auditing companies so I am definitely not the only one with a Rolex on the wrist, but I am wondering if wearing a Rolex at the age of 22 sends a bad/arrogant signal to the employer/recruiter. What are your thoughts? And do you have any good/bad experiences? Looking very much forward to read your replies |
9 May 2018, 07:43 AM | #2 |
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In my experience, most people would never notice. Go for it!
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9 May 2018, 08:56 AM | #3 |
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I agree, most people won’t notice. Even if it was noticed it shouldn’t prevent you from getting the job. It comes down to how well you interviewed. Good luck mate and enjoy the BLNR!!
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9 May 2018, 07:44 AM | #4 |
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If you think it will help you, wear it, if not, don't.
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I gave the same advice to my son who had issues at work “you have it too good, you don’t need a salary increase, etc.” from his management. This affected his salary/bonus at year end. I’d leave it home for the interview. |
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9 May 2018, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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Investment Banks/corporate finance can be hierarchical so then no you shouldn't wear it as a newbie, other places are more relaxed like accountancy firms and retail banks and it probably won't matter, so depends on which firm this is, but if you have any doubt or will be self conscious then leave it.
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9 May 2018, 10:23 AM | #8 |
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Yes, it's just a watch, no one will notice.
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Leave it
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9 May 2018, 10:29 AM | #10 |
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How can you say it’s just a watch. Watches say a lot about you, that’s what makes them so personal. Also, they may say things about you even if they are not true. A 22 year old wearing s 10k watch will probably raise a few eyebrows. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Dress like a boss. Act like a boss. Kill the interview by being prepared and well versed on the company (and position) in which you are applying. Good luck to you.
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If you are asking yourself this question, just leave it at home and focus on the interview.
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Freshly shaven, clean cut, clothes looking nice, that's important. Nobody cares nor will notice if you have a watch though (in this scenario). |
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9 May 2018, 04:42 PM | #17 |
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Agreed with the above. You presented a case with only downside and no upside. If there is no benefit of wearing it (and I don't see there being any) then leave it at home. Good luck on your interview!
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As long you’re presentable and ready to kill the interview it doesn’t matter.
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9 May 2018, 07:51 AM | #19 |
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There is an older thread about this that went on and on if I remember correctly. Personally, I think I would be wearing long sleeves, so it really doesn't matter.
If it's short sleeves, I'd leave the Rolex at home. Wear it to work, not the interview... |
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Don't overthink it, they won't even notice your watch unless you're flashing it in their face. I assume you'd be wearing a suit and it'll be hidden under your cuff anyway?
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Assuming you’re wearing a button down and jacket it doesn’t matter, imo. I’ve always worn one
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Lol I wore my bluesy to an internship interview, no one cared. Ppl will notice but if anything it’ll just start conversations. I would only be self conscious about it if it was given as a gift, but if you work and earn your luxuries you have the right to wear as you please! Send it! :)
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It's the watch I wore interviewing for my current job. No one noticed, and still after a year no one knows what I've got on my wrist each day. Once got a comment about the LV just because it is green.
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9 May 2018, 07:56 AM | #25 |
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Wear it , just be yourself , as a CEO
what I care for when I interview a candidate is seeing the real person in front of me .. so just act normal Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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9 May 2018, 07:58 AM | #27 |
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Wear it. Your performance is the only thing that will likely (or should) matter. And as an old baseball coach used to say: you gotta look good to play good.
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9 May 2018, 07:59 AM | #29 |
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Odds are the interviewer won't have any idea what a BLNR is, that it's a Rolex, that Rolex even does a blue and black watch or that they're a hard to get hot Rolex model. If most of it is obscured by your sleeve hell they might not even notice you have a Rolex on.
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Watch is part of my daily uniform. Would feel more self conscious about not having watch on wrist. Thus wearing it only option
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