Interview for climbing position with utility Arb Company

[Animal]

Hi Guys

 

I have this interview tomorrow with a utility company, which seems relaxed and informal, so thinking normally I would wear a suit to a job interview? But now thinking maybe I should go in clean Arbo gear ready to do practical if needed? Would like some “expert” opinions? Cheers in advance!!

[Alinicoll]

You could go suited and take a change of clothes to work in if needs be.

 

If in doubt ask. What is expected can be rather variable in arb work.

[Animal]

Hi

 

Thanks for that, when I got the phone call it seemed really relaxed and informal! so I suppose it questioned wether a suit was needed? Although it wont hurt to be suited

[Alinicoll]

The thing with arb interviews is they can be very informal, however, it never hurts to make the effort and if you turn up in work gear and the other guys came in suits then you`ll feel self conscious.

 

Best of luck.

[Steve Bullman]

Shirt and tie maybe...wouldnt wear a suit personally

[Mozza]

Go dressed smart, not a suit tho and have PPE in the car, to be honest tho, If you were going to have to do a practical, wouldn't they have told you to bring PPE etc??

[Animal]

Cheers guys really appreciate the comments!! I think my current employer has completely demotivated my interest in Arboriculture, and a fresh start is what I need! Love the site and should be more involved, as I have a huge passion for the industry and Trees!!

 

yeah I think I will wear a shirt and tie! defiantly something smart.

@Mozza I was thinking of offering myself for a practical as I have the whole day anyway, nothing was mentioned about practicals! Thought I would be prepared for all possibilities

[MATTMOSS]

Job interview, shirt and tie minimum, if practicals are involved you can get changed.

Turning up looking smart and being enthusiastic speaks volumes.

 

Fail to prepare-----prepare to fail

 

good luck

[Animal]

Thanks for all the help guy`s

Got my Shirt and Tie out ready!! fingers crossed!

 

@Harmony Arb did you get the job fella?

[Robert_S]

top hat and tails

 

seriously i would go with a suit and have your ppe to change into

 

or have a suit over your ppe and if they mention a practical exam rip the suit off like some super arb saying I'm always ready to go

 

good luck just be yourself