Interview tomorrow (what to wear)

[pault]

Hi all, got an informal interview tomorrow with a fairly big company. Its not a practical assessment or anything just a chat with the boss etc. He says i dont need to dress smart as its more of a casual interview but what exactly does this mean? I only really have 3 ways of dressing, casual, smart and work. Anyone got an idea? I want to make a good impression but dont want to look like im going to a board meeting!

 

Going to take all my kit and PPE in the car just in case though.

[Treeworld]

Hi, go smart but not overboard and let them know that you have all kit in car if they would like you to demonstrate your competence. Have a shave if needed and don't be late. Good luck.

[Warren1]

Nice pair of slacks and polo shirt wiv no brekky on it . Avoid them poncy slim jeans especially if you've got mans legs.

[hazzygawa]

Nice pair of slacks and polo shirt wiv no brekky on it . Avoid them poncy slim jeans especially if you've got mans legs.

 

Haha Ditto

[Steve Bullman]

Smart pair of jeans, not baggy, chavvy, or skinny fit.....and a smart t-shirt, again not a loud design.

[Kev Stephenson]

and pull your fricking pants up, nothing worse than seeing someone with their arse hanging out!!!

[spudulike]

Shirt, jeans and shoes....smart casual - shows respect but not too much to make the owner feel uncomfortable. Cleanly shaven and combed hair etc.

 

It shows you have made an effort.

 

One further bit of advice - ASK QUESTIONS about the business - how did they get in to it, number of people employed, equipment used, how is he finding the current economic climate, try to catch a common interest, football, fishing...sense of humour etc it Will help.

 

Other things to mention are your transport, if you are married, have kids, it shows you need to work especially if you own your house - they can't legally ask you some of this stuff but if you offer it as an angle to show you need to work........

[Keithrturner]

I would always err on the smart side for interview, if he says don't worry about smart I'd go for trousers, shoes and a shirt with no tie, I would always steer away from jeans and trainers.

 

Whatever the boss says remember it IS an interview after all, better over than under dressed, pays to show you can make an effort.

 

 

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[s.varty]

casual dress,your not being interviewed for a stockbrokers job. most importantly look the man in the eye when you speak to him and be confident. good luck

[WelshMan]

Nice firm handshake as well. Nothing worse than a limp-wristed handshake.