sparkysmum Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Help I have an interview tomorrow for a post similar to my own, but more hours and possibly permanent. Dont know what to wear tho'. It is summer and schools are on holiday so could I get away with smartish dress with leggings and flat shoes or should I stick with my usual interview attire of black trousers and smart top. Tbh I feel more of a police woman, than a support assistant wearing the black trousers garb but I'm not sure if the dress n leggings is just too casual. Would love your thoughts. Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 In my experience (and I've had all sorts of jobs) you can be under-dressed for an interview but it's pretty difficult to be overdressed - even if you're much smarter than you would usually be in that job. You might feel a bit silly and not quite yourself, but I'd go for the smarter look. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks for your speedy reply, mullethunter, am thinking you might be right, but I so dislike these black trousers Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'd go with the over-rather-than-under-dressed option too, don't think you can go wrong with that! Good luck with the interview, let us know how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Trousers and smart top it has to be - sorry! Wishing you all the very best for a great interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I echo the others Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I echo the others Best of luck Me too. I hope it goes really well for you. When do you find out if you get the job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Black trousers it is then, thank you I should hear later on tomorrow luvachicken, I was thinking its quite amazing how many of us have similar jobs. This post is primarily in the schools "nurture room" Hugely challenging, but to keep children in the school system, rather than out, hugely rewarding too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree with the smart look! Good luck - it sounds like a wonderfully rewarding job;keeping my fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Black trousers it is then, thank you I should hear later on tomorrow luvachicken, I was thinking its quite amazing how many of us have similar jobs. This post is primarily in the schools "nurture room" Hugely challenging, but to keep children in the school system, rather than out, hugely rewarding too. We have something similar in the school I work at I hope you get the job as it sounds very like my job and as you say is extremely rewarding. Looking forward to how you get on later tomorrow xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I interviewed a woman for a reception job, she turned up in jeans and a t-shirt, hair s"Ooops, word censored!"ed back and carrying a bottle of water....she interviewed well and I narrowed it down to a few candidates but her outfit really did cost her the job. She asked for feedback and I felt a tad mean but told her I didn't feel she was appropriately dressed for the position she had applied for. I felt so bad for her though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I agree with what has been said about better to be overdressed. When DD went for her job interviews it was quite hard to get the 'right' look. She didn't want to look too drab so added colour with a bright belt and beads just to show her 'fun' side. Good luck with the interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks for that LolaLayla, think I will do the black trousers and add some jewelery. Hope your dd got the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 When you get the job, you can then wear whatever you like . Smart does give a better impression, even if it's for a job that you wouldn't be expected to dress like that for. Fingers and toes crossed for you . You'll do brilliantly, I'm sure . Where is the school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 She asked for feedback and I felt a tad mean but told her I didn't feel she was appropriately dressed for the position she had applied for. It was good of you to be honest with her about her outfit that can't have been easy, hopefully she won't make that mistake again. I would have rejected her as well, reception is first place people see and people on it have to look professional. I live in jeans and teeshirt when working at home but when I go into the office my hair is styled, make-up on, smart dress & jacket, vintage necklace to add some colour and heels and I avoid going into the office on dress down day as if I'm honest I'm too fat for the jeans and teeshirt look Good luck for tomorrow Sparkysmum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thank you folks I have been in this position so often before but I usually get the phone call which starts with " you had a really good interview, but we had a really strong internal candidate" Arghhhhhh nothing worse than being interviewed for a post which to all intents and purposes is already filled. Hopefully not this time . Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 It sounds like you have got what to wear sorted, for what it is worth I agree with the others. Good luck I hope it goes well tomorrow. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow, and I agree with everyone else regarding the clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 How did you get on today ? I hope you got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Arghhhhhhh there were 2 posts , didnt get the one I wanted but was offered the one I was less interested in Wasnt going to improve my overall position so have turned it down. Will be staying put for the moment, but thats no bad thing Thanks for all your good wishes, you are all so lovely. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well we all know how hard it is to get a job in these tough times so well done you, even though its not what you are after It has to bode well for the next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So sorry you didn't get the one you wanted Hopefully a better one will come up for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's a shame, but you must have come over well to get offered the other position and interview practice is always useful. You've probably already thought of this but worth sending them a nice thank-you message, explain that you are looking for something more demanding than the offered role (and explain why you are ready to step up to that more demanding role) and let them know that if the role you interviewed for becomes available again you would still be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's a shame, but you must have come over well to get offered the other position and interview practice is always useful. You've probably already thought of this but worth sending them a nice thank-you message, explain that you are looking for something more demanding than the offered role (and explain why you are ready to step up to that more demanding role) and let them know that if the role you interviewed for becomes available again you would still be interested. That's how I kind of got the job I have at the moment. I didn't get the job I originally applied for but offered to volunteer instead. Then they phoned me a few days later because they had something else and thought I would fit the bill. Have my fingers crossed for the right job to come along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Congratulations on getting offered one even though it wasn't the one you actually wanted - no mean feat, these days! At least you had some interview practice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
