URGENT question about interview attire

[BER]

Hello everyone,

Sorry for posting this on an unrelated forum but I have a couple of URGENT questions:

1. I am having two interviews next week for an intermediate RF/anlog R&D position. I was going to buy a suit for the interview but a friend advised me that people do not wear suits for interviews anymore (except for managerial positions). Is this true? The interview is in Switzerland and I hold a Ph.D., should I invest in a new suit or not?

2. I have not worked outside the US, and I have no idea about the salaries. Can anyone tell me what range to ask for in Switzerland? It is a standard interview question.

I appreciate your advice. Thanks

 

[XNOX_Rambo]

Here you will find some advice on the clothing issue: http://www.executiveplanet.com/business-culture-in/132269904672.html

You could estimate the cost of living in Switzerland from this page and then make
an estimate of how much you would need to survive.
http://switzerland.isyours.com/e/guide/costoflife/

The same page has lots of other useful stuff.

And no, I don't live in Switzerland...

Good luck!

 

[BER]

Thank you. I undestand that most internet sites advise to wear a suit for interviews, but my friend tells me other wise. What is the common practice these days?

Also, this site is for executive attire. I'm not an "exec"