Calling all hiring managers: Rolex or no?

[Ec2016]

Those who say it doesnt ever matter in an interview, must live in a bubble. It might not always matter, and it shouldnt matter, but in reality it will matter with some interviewers.

Some people may be envious, jealous, or have inaccurate assumptions about you.

I have had people make inappropriate comments and jokes about my rolex. I dont appreciate it and think it is highly inappropriate, but some people are like that

[FTX I]

Don't wear any watch and focus exclusively on your job interview. If it wasn't an issue you wouldn't be here asking strangers. Just my humble opinion.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Don't wear any watch and focus exclusively on your job interview. If it wasn't an issue you wouldn't be here asking strangers. Just my humble opinion.

I agree, as it is on your mind you could even subconsciously draw attention to your watch and that could make you look even worse. As you are 30 I don't think it's an issue altho I probably would only wear a SS Rolex in a first interview.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by AK797

I agree, as it is on your mind you could even subconsciously draw attention to your watch and that could make you look even worse. As you are 30 I don't think it's an issue altho I probably would only wear a SS Rolex in a first interview.

+1 SS is the way to go for interviews

Forget all this wear what you want crap, that's for your personal time. On the job you always have to be mindful. May not be an issue, but may be an issue. IMO things to consider:

1. What is the comp for the position you're interviewing for. If a bluesy is within affordability of that position, lights green.

2. What does your bonus/commission structure look like. Are you expected to be able to make such purchases as a Rolex with your potential pay.

3. What is the culture of your industry. Not sales do I mean, but actual industry.

Of the above you need to be aware that some hiring managers could worry that you will be unhappy with the compensation and leave quickly. Especially, if the proposed comp does not meet your perceived level of tastes. If it was an $80k per year job and you're a 30 yr old wearing a watch worth 10% of your take home, I'm not hiring you. Tough, but honest.

Other things to consider is if pay level is lower scale, then other employees they could feel jealous and incorrectly assume you got a better package. All things that will cross a good hiring manger's mind when interviewing for non-executive and non-managerial roles.

I'd break out the watch later after working a few weeks and say it's a special piece you bought yourself as a reward years ago and say you only break it out for special ocassions.

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by 904VT

+1 SS is the way to go for interviews

Forget all this wear what you want crap, that's for your personal time. On the job you always have to be mindful. May not be an issue, but may be an issue. IMO things to consider:

1. What is the comp for the position you're interviewing for. If a bluesy is within affordability of that position, lights green.

2. What does your bonus/commission structure look like. Are you expected to be able to make such purchases as a Rolex with your potential pay.

3. What is the culture of your industry. Not sales do I mean, but actual industry.

Of the above you need to be aware that some hiring managers could worry that you will be unhappy with the compensation and leave quickly. Especially, if the proposed comp does not meet your perceived level of tastes. If it was an $80k per year job and you're a 30 yr old wearing a watch worth 10% of your take home, I'm not hiring you. Tough, but honest.

Other things to consider is if pay level is lower scale, then other employees they could feel jealous and incorrectly assume you got a better package. All things that will cross a good hiring manger's mind when interviewing for non-executive and non-managerial roles.

I'd break out the watch later after working a few weeks and say it's a special piece you bought yourself as a reward years ago and say you only break it out for special ocassions.

That is good, real world advice..

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

That is good, real world advice..

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by 904VT

If it was an $80k per year job and you're a 30 yr old wearing a watch worth 10% of your take home, I'm not hiring you. Tough, but honest.

Why? Maybe he made (a lot of) money, trust fund, ... and is just looking for a job.

[Schmed]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Why? Maybe he made (a lot of) money, trust fund, ... and is just looking for a job.

If I'm hiring a sales guy, thinking he has a trust fund has me wondering how hungry he is! (speaking from prior experience when candidate's wife made $$$$ and it turned out the guy I hired just wanted to keep busy, but was never really motivated)

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Why? Maybe he made (a lot of) money, trust fund, ... and is just looking for a job.

For exactly the reasons I mentioned in the full post. It shows an expectation that you have tastes for these items. If you make that figure, they know that they can in no way keep up with your perceived tastes in hobbies and other areas. Food for thought at least.

Alternatively, if you're wearing it just for the heck of it with a trust fund, which is not the case here of course, you risk portraying yourself as a very unmotivated salesperson. Is it fair, probably not, but it will happen and in some cases you won't get a certain job

[ITony]

Originally Posted by 904VT

+1 SS is the way to go for interviews

Forget all this wear what you want crap, that's for your personal time. On the job you always have to be mindful. May not be an issue, but may be an issue. IMO things to consider:

1. What is the comp for the position you're interviewing for. If a bluesy is within affordability of that position, lights green.

2. What does your bonus/commission structure look like. Are you expected to be able to make such purchases as a Rolex with your potential pay.

3. What is the culture of your industry. Not sales do I mean, but actual industry.

Of the above you need to be aware that some hiring managers could worry that you will be unhappy with the compensation and leave quickly. Especially, if the proposed comp does not meet your perceived level of tastes. If it was an $80k per year job and you're a 30 yr old wearing a watch worth 10% of your take home, I'm not hiring you. Tough, but honest.

Other things to consider is if pay level is lower scale, then other employees they could feel jealous and incorrectly assume you got a better package. All things that will cross a good hiring manger's mind when interviewing for non-executive and non-managerial roles.

I'd break out the watch later after working a few weeks and say it's a special piece you bought yourself as a reward years ago and say you only break it out for special ocassions.

All good points. My opinion..... wear what is right for the job. With what I do these days, I wear what my customers wear and they don't wear watches.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Don't wear any watch and focus exclusively on your job interview. If it wasn't an issue you wouldn't be here asking strangers. Just my humble opinion.

+1

Wear at your peril in the interview. If u have to ask then you shouldn't

Wear all the time after u get the job


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[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by ftx i

don't wear any watch and focus exclusively on your job interview. If it wasn't an issue you wouldn't be here asking strangers. Just my humble opinion.

x2

[TickTockChuck]

I'd say leave the Rolex at home for the interview and wear it all you want later once you've had a chance to judge the acceptance level of your workplace. I find people more often than not can get a bit offended by someone wearing a Rolex, a form of predujice which is unfair but real. Why take a chance at the interview. It's just the way the world turns. Good luck & Cheers!

[airchitect]

Also depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? We'll leave that bad boy at home because you'll look like a smug prick. CFO? wear with pride because you will appear to have earned it. I'm usually the first to say who cares what others think, but in this situation, what others think is exactly what matters so play it safe.

[subking86]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Also depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? We'll leave that bad boy at home because you'll look like a smug prick. CFO? wear with pride because you will appear to have earned it. I'm usually the first to say who cares what others think, but in this situation, what others think is exactly what matters so play it safe.

I agree for the most part. It depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? It depends on what type of sales. Auto salesman, real estate agent, jewelry sales, other more expensive sales where commission is mainly or partly how you make your money? I would say wear it because it shows you're able to close deals and make money (for both you and the company). Of course, that's if they even notice it. If you're in sales in a more basic, cheaper industry, I'd say keep it at home for a day.

[clickred]

Originally Posted by subking86

I agree for the most part. It depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? It depends on what type of sales. Auto salesman, real estate agent, jewelry sales, other more expensive sales where commission is mainly or partly how you make your money? I would say wear it because it shows you're able to close deals and make money (for both you and the company). Of course, that's if they even notice it. If you're in sales in a more basic, cheaper industry, I'd say keep it at home for a day.

This makes complete sense. I interview a lot of people for mid level manager positions, and trust me, as long as you seem presentable, only your answers and personality count.

If you go in a interview with any doubt about the watch, it will show and hurt your chances, one the other hand, if it helps you be who you are and appear confident, go for it.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by subking86

I agree for the most part. It depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? It depends on what type of sales. Auto salesman, real estate agent, jewelry sales, other more expensive sales where commission is mainly or partly how you make your money? I would say wear it because it shows you're able to close deals and make money (for both you and the company). Of course, that's if they even notice it. If you're in sales in a more basic, cheaper industry, I'd say keep it at home for a day.

I mostly agree but would say that sales managers want people who are historically successful AND hungry. A Rolex may not make you look hungry to continue to be successful.

Consider who you are selling to as an employee of this company and if a Rolex could put them off then don't wear it. One of the critical items you are being evaluated on is your ability to be successful with that audience, just as much as will you get along with your future boss(es) and coworkers.

EDIT: I guess I should have read the whole thread as you've already had the interview. Good choice on the watch to wear... he looked at your wrist but did he comment on what you were wearing?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Also depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? We'll leave that bad boy at home because you'll look like a smug prick. CFO? wear with pride because you will appear to have earned it. I'm usually the first to say who cares what others think, but in this situation, what others think is exactly what matters so play it safe.

Wow. I think the exact opposite. I think it would help you get a sales job. Shows success and confidence. Two characteristics you want in a sales guy.

I think it would be TERRIBLE if interviewing for a CFO position. I want some one frugal as my CFO.

And fwiw, I manage a sales center and have interviewed hundreds of people.

[ryan.uk]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Also depends on what you're interviewing for. Sales? We'll leave that bad boy at home because you'll look like a smug prick. CFO? wear with pride because you will appear to have earned it. I'm usually the first to say who cares what others think, but in this situation, what others think is exactly what matters so play it safe.

nailed it

[O'Shack Hennessy]

I think It depends on what job you are interviewing for.

[dominic.warren]

Originally Posted by O'Shack Hennessy

I think It depends on what job you are interviewing for.

I agree with the above statement.

[droptopman]

It might help you get hired if I am interviewing you...
some won't notice, some might notice with a positive bias and some might notice with a negative bias.
Many variables involved here.
I like to be myself and I like to wear watches so I would wear mine. Might not be right but it is genuine.

[opaline460]

Wear it and good luck!

[sensui]

I think you're asking the wrong crowd.... A watch guy's response will be very different from a non watch guy..... Personally I'd find no problems and think nothing of it but I can see how it can misconstrue unwanted perceptions from others...... I doubt it'd help your interview so I'd leave it at home.

[DramaTurtle]

Wear a nicer watch than your boss? Sure. Go for it.

[Carrera911]

If I was hiring you I'd be thinking you stole it and that you are a thief. Better yet I'd think you masterplanned a gun robbery in Vegas.

And seriously, who cares? it's just a watch. The one interviewing you should be focused on your skill set and not if you stole, inherited, bought, loaned a watch.

[TuckerHorology]

Wear dat sub boy

[seankendall]

If you want the job leave NOTHING to chance. You never know what the prejudices of your interviewer are. Dress sharp, be bright eyed and ready to be yourself and talk. Your focus is on WINNING. In this case winning the job over your competition. Watches and style have nothing to do with it unless you are trying to get hired by Vogue or GQ.

[Spartacus]

I would not factor it into my evaluation. I think if your suit fits, I really should not see it...unless you want me to see it...???

[Ch035]

My suit fits! And I'm pretty sure the starch on my shirt has put scratches on the case!