OH GOSH -
Just learned how I totally screwed up.
Didn't ever wear a suit.
Nevermind that i have been doing multimillion dollar projects
For the last thirtyfive years
In jeans and a workshirt and and a pair of felony flyers.
The only point I will agree on
Is I never lied.
Did I disagree? Yes.
Contract fights are the rule, not the exception.
Being a pro has nothing to freaking to do
With appearance.
Systems, yes, Strategy, yes, Tactics, yes,
But what you put on in the morning,
no.
Just my .02
isher
Isher, I totally agree with your approach. The thing is, there are certain industries where you can totally take this approach. As a matter of fact, there are some industries where wearing a suit to an interview might be perceived by those interviewing as a negative.
That being said, every job is not like every other job. One of my best friends is a landman, and I don't think he's put on a suit since he got married 6 years ago. Wears jeans and work shirts every day. Wore them to his interview, has been with the company for a number of years now.
That being said, you could never get away with wearing what he did to a police interview. Like Coronach said, your personal appearance matters a great deal to your supervisors, and to the public you (hope) to serve.
My boss, he started as a statie. Was one for for 20 years. You come into the office, even on a day off, you'd better be clean shaven and wearing neatly pressed clothes. When you're on duty, you'd better be able to cut things with the creases on your trousers. I can't imagine someone interviewing for a entry level position making it through the interview wearing anything other than a neatly pressed suit and tie. And, an academy position is an entry level position.
Arkansas is apparently different from everywhere else. You are hired by a department, and then the state pays for your training, and puts you through the academy.