Should I wear my Rolex to a job interview

[tjfslaughter]

At this point in the conversation we should be asking if he got the job or not.


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[514guy]

Personally I wouldn't. I'd wear something more "neutral" such as a Tissot, Seiko or Tag.

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by tjfslaughter

At this point in the conversation we should be asking if he got the job or not

Pending official outcome of the interview, I'm placing a 10 bucks Quadfecta bet online with LadBrokes
1# OP decided on a non Rolex watch for the job interview
2# OP wore a Japanese watchmaker brand watch (e.g Casio Calculator, G Shock or Seiko)
3# OP got the job
4# After OP receives job confirmation letter, he wears the BLNR to work That's one of the most stunning watches I've seen in any movie......

[tjfslaughter]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Pending official outcome of the interview, I'm placing a 10 bucks Quadfecta bet online with LadBrokes
1# OP decided on a non Rolex watch for the job interview
2# OP wore a Japanese watchmaker brand watch (e.g Casio Calculator, G Shock or Seiko)
3# OP got the job
4# After OP receives job confirmation letter, he wears the BLNR to work

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I would agree with this.


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[mwheatley]

Originally Posted by bax_tron

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.

And if you play good, you look good.


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[Epicone1]

Just wear it bro life is short. f’em!

[JebM]

Wear your watch.


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[Xenon]

Wear the watch

Skip the cologne

[Flintstone]

It's just a watch. People will pay more attention to your shoes. Make sure they're polished.

[watchyoutalkingbout]

Is a Batman a good watch to wear with a suit.

[subprimero]

At your age , no.

[Heu]

2018?

[GreatScott]

This is one seriously long interview.

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[Onikage]

Did he go or is he still thinking about it?

[m3tek44]

All depends on the position and company. In general I would recommend NO.

[nachopc]

You wearing the watch for me would be a bonus, I had my first sub @ 27.
Wear it !!!!! What about if he loves BLNR!


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[ronmexico]

This is such a simple answer.

Can wearing the watch in any way help you to secure the job? NO.

So don't wear it.

[Brew]

Thread is 2 years old. OP was probably just laid off.

[hambone1983]

many people have noted that it is unlikely that the interviewer will notice what kind of watch you have on.

While this is probably true, experienced interviewers are trained to notice the elements of your presentation. An applicant should try to present themselves as a match to the environment in which they will be working. An outstanding applicant stands out from the others, but at the same time is a fit for the culture.

I conducted hundreds of interviews in my career, almost all for entry level positions for college grads. Part of what I had to assess was if the applicant would be satisfied with what we offered, which was more of an opportunity to advance/career development than a high starting salary.

I would wonder if a person wearing a watch that he wouldn't be able to afford on his own for a few years would be happy or able to maintain motivation with what I could offer.

So I would say yeah, most likely it won't be noticed. But if it is noticed, what are the chance that it helps vs the chance that it hurts you? More likely that it hurts you IMHO.

[htrap2294]

While this thread is two years old, I will write my response to anyone else who has a similar question. If you are the OP's age, do NOT wear the watch.

Hell, I was the OP's age and had the same dilemma with a TT Bluesy Submariner. It just puts off a bad impression and regardless of what you think, the watch will not make an impression - it will only make you feel more confident. And, in regards to that, there are other more discrete substitutes that can boost your confidence. You want to show that you are a passionate, hungry, and motivated employee at that age. You do not want to come across as not needing the money, as your youth has one big advantage - energy. Companies hire the young because they want someone who is hungry and driven whilst working for less than the seniors. If you give an impression of anything other than that, you are starting the race with your laces untied.

[javier]

Be always yourself whatever happens (Is my advice as HR Manager during the last 30 years).

[mschafer]

Rent a YG or RG whatever, and go for it. They need to know what you ex-etc from them. Honesty wins...

[alex.cicollo]

Did the op get the job? :)

[Ny325]

I personally won’t.

[acheronsgrief]

One time my friend came to me with a proposal to “rent my watch” for his interview. I was tempted to let him do it just to see how embarrassing it would be when they figured out that he went to work and didn’t have it anymore...

[MrMercedes]

Wear it!!!!

[Theoffice]

Wear it and show them who is the boss !

[maveric]

I don't see how it can help. Why even take the chance?

[horseShu]

For the young'uns who happen to stumble on this thread:

Interviewers DO notice, especially if it is a brand as popular as Rolex.
Remember, even people who know nothing about watches know Rolex.

You want to interviewer to remember YOU, not your watch.
Skip the bling.