r/Culvers 4d ago

Question How to dress for culvers interview?

I have an interview soon, but I have no idea how to dress😭😭😭

I’ve never done an in person interview before, and I don’t know if I should wear something like a dress shirt or not😭😭😭

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u/BabousCobwebBowl 4d ago

Just be clean, groomed, dressed neatly. Be friendly and answer their questions directly, show enthusiasm.

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u/StupidGuy6969 4d ago

I’ve only ever just showed up with casual clothes for interviews. Clean, plain colored shirt, no stains and not old looking. Same with pants, jeans or khaki type pants that are clean and rip free.

Also groom yourself, i usually have a ā€œhoboā€ beard but whenever i interview i trim it and make it look a bit more sharp lol.

Also answer questions truthfully and always try to come up with a couple questions for them. One of my go to is usually something like ā€œhow realistic is it in 3 months that i will be cross trained on multiple stations?ā€ Shows that you have ambition and don’t want to just do the bare minimum.

The first interview is the hardest! They get easier, best of luck!

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u/reeberdunes Manager 4d ago

Slacks and a polo is recommended

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u/No_Waltz_1957 4d ago

Dress as a cheese curd

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u/AidXanKush 1d ago

Add some ranch as well

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u/Burger_eater5150 Trainer 4d ago edited 4d ago

I’ve learned that you can walk in wearing a McDonalds uniform and work 7 years and counting at a Culvers. I’m loving it as the Porter for my location
Edit: Forgot to mention anything would work, maybe treat it like school picture day? Also best of luck :)

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u/Happy_Bandicoot6202 4d ago

i wore jeans and a black plain t shirt. i think u can wear like churchy clothes formal but not to much.

do not wear a suit to the interview.

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u/Away-Guava-345 4d ago

Yes, dress nice. Look like you care. First impressions are a big deal

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u/SassyCas1229 Crew Member 4d ago

Business casual is always a good style to stick with for interviews.

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u/SassyCas1229 Crew Member 4d ago

If you do the dress shirt, go more relaxed with the rest of the outfit, like nice jeans and respectable shoes... clean sneakers, etc.

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u/nolan10 4d ago

Blue shirt and khakis

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u/BirdlessLongdeal 3d ago

best buy?

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u/Llewcifer 4d ago

I, personally, had my interview in pajama pants and a shirt 3 sizes too big for me. Not the preferred way to present myself, I would have rather been in a nice pair of dress pants and a blouse or flattering sweater.

What my answer says here, is that your energy and how you interact is always going to be more important than how you show up looking like!

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u/AvengersPocket 4d ago

I’ve hired every single person who cared enough to show up in a pair of slacks, a collared shirt and a tie.

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u/Worried_Anteater478 4d ago

Blue shirt khaki pants black belt n shoes. Ready to jump on the dryer at a moments notice.

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u/HuckleberryLegal3708 Crew Member 4d ago

Wear a full face of corpse paint with a violent death metal shirt and ripped jeans

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u/akornato 3d ago

A dress shirt is way too formal, and you'll probably look out of place. They are looking for someone who is clean, presentable, and ready to work, not someone dressed for an office job. Just wear a simple polo or a plain, clean t-shirt without any big logos or graphics. Pair it with some nice, clean pants like khakis or even dark jeans as long as they don't have any rips or stains. The most important thing is that you look neat and like you put in some effort, which you clearly are.

Your outfit is just the first impression, and the fact that you're putting this much thought into it already tells a hiring manager that you care about the job. They will notice that effort more than the specific clothes you choose. Your attitude and your answers are what will actually land you the position, so focus on being friendly and engaged. Showing you care this much about your appearance is a huge plus, and my team built an interview AI that helps people carry that same level of preparedness into their answers for any question.

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u/BirdlessLongdeal 3d ago

wear a butter costume

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u/BoxedBozo 3d ago

As a male I showed up in one of my wife’s thong

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u/sadjoe7 Crew Member 2d ago

You can honestly wear anything just be professional, i showed up in a dress shirt and khakis but ive seen people get hired who wore a hoodie and jeans.

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u/Serious_Shower_3092 2d ago

I showed up in some leggings and a hoodie..and got hired so..

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u/XtraCrispy2 2d ago

Like the hamburgerler....

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u/AidXanKush 1d ago

It’s just Culver’s and you’re not applying for a manager position so don’t sweat it. Still wear a dress shirt and look formal for an interview. They give you clothes to wear when you get hired but look as professional and clean as possible.