TVCH FORUMS HOME . JOIN . FAN CLUBS . DONATE . CONTACT . CHAT  
                  Quick Links   TOPICS . TREE-VIEW . SEARCH . HELP! . NEWS . PROFILE
Archive through November 13, 2007

Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan ~ Apr 2009: Career Group: What to wear to an interview??: Archive through November 13, 2007 users admin

Author Message
Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
The more I think about it, the more I think Glenn might be right. She told me jeans and a Tshirt were acceptable; I'm thinking I should comply. I have some <dare I say it> somewhat 'dressy' jeans... fitted nicely and looks good with boots and a sweater.

I'll dig through the closet tomorrow... and maybe hit a store or two. I haven't been shopping for myself in ages.

Justavice
Member

11-22-2005

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
what about a knee length skit and matching sweater or top with sandals?

Nyheat
Member

08-09-2006

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Karen I am seconding your own opinion! That sounds like a great outfit. Boot-cut blue jeans, boots, maybe a turtleneck, maybe swingy or hoop earrings. Especially if they are a design firm, looking fresh and trendy is a good approach.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
she told you not to wear a blouse????

hope you can at least wear a bra

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Funny, Pamy, I usually dread interviews because I have to wear a bra, LOL. My tiny little A cuppers do well with an undershirt, or if I'm feeling really adventurous, a sports bra. I hate bras.

Sunshyne4u
Member

06-17-2003

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
first impressions always last.

It may be acceptable to wear Jeans etc AFTER they meet you but I would definitely not 'underdress' for this interview.

most companies want to ensure that you are a 'fit' for their workplace. If you go in toooo casual it may not act in your favour.

I was blown off during a job interview once because I have never skied.
Seriously! but when the rest of the place are Ski Nutz, you can see why the manager wouldnt want to hire me. It would have been rough.

you never know what they are looking for directly until you are in the interview IMHO.

Teachmichigan
Member

07-22-2001

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Have you been to the agency so you can actually SEE what others are wearing? There's no law that says you can't "scout 'em out" and then you'd be able to check it out personally. We had one teacher who actually came up the day before his interview just to look around the town and he stopped by school to "take an impromptu tour." It was highly appreciated by the interviewing committee, and he had a chance to see how we all dressed on a "regular" day.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
honestly I do agree with Glenn...I would wear exactly what she said...she might be seeing if you follow directions

Nyheat
Member

08-09-2006

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I think it's best not to overthink it...bring a relaxed, confident attitude, a put-together look, and your winning smile (just assuming) and I bet you will be fine. Plus extra copies of your resume. Good luck!

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Thanks, all. I'm going shopping tomorrow. This is a good excuse for a new 'comfy casual professional' outfit, LOL.

Nyheat brings up a good question, too, though... is it appropriate to bring the 'extra resumes' on flashdisk? If I have a small USB flash stick with my resume on it, is that OK? My 'interview purse' is a small thing that doesn't much fit an 8.5 x 11. A digital copy would be ideal, if appropriate.

Nyheat
Member

08-09-2006

Monday, October 22, 2007 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I would recommend bringing a black folder with extra hard copies in it. When I go to interviews (not often enough!!!), they always seem to want to pour over the resume during the interview. Then I have a hard copy too--plus the extra person who always seem to be there from HR or whatnot. Not sure a flash stick is necessary. You can always e-mail them your resume as an attachment.

I also have a Google map of the resume location in my folder as well with the contact person's number written on it. Let's see--what else?

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
If an employer goes to the trouble to tell someone how to dress for an interview then they darn well expect them to show up that way. I vote for the dressy jeans and a nice sweater top or turtleneck.

They (and the other employees) will be judging you to see if you fit in and are a team player, so it is very important to dress as they told you to. Plus it is a great excuse to go shopping! Good luck!

Kaili
Member

08-31-2000

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
Or...go in between. I have different levels of casual I wear at school. I have the brown, charcoal and gray dress pants, but I also have a little more casual pants like those from Old Navy, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Hollister, etc that I prefer because they have more pocket than the dress pants. I also like them because they're a little heavier and I get chilly. :-)

Like these....(the flash made the colors look off but this style is casual without being jeans if that's something you're having a hard time with).





The dark blue are my favorite- the lighter ones I don't wear much anymore for work cause they're so faded, but they look fine with light sweaters or whatever. I even do a t-shirt under a light fleece or along those lines. Anyway, if you were getting new stuff, the fading isn't an issue anyway.

I should go shopping come to think of it....

Cinnamongirl
Member

01-10-2001

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
How did it go Karen?

Nyheat
Member

08-09-2006

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Those pics crack me up!

Karen tell us about your interview! I just shot off about 8 resumes in the hopes that I am found worthy.

Karen
Member

09-07-2004

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Thanks, all, for your input! The interview was fantastic. I don't wanna jinx anything by saying too much, but I'm a perfect fit for them, and they're a perfect fit for me.

After all my worrying about what to wear, I stopped panicking and started rationalizing, instead. All my professional years have been in casual, creative environments with a lax dress code. So I simply decided to dress 'for work'. I ended up with olive cargo khakis, and a green Felix the Cat t-shirt that says 'the world is not your litterbox'. Zip up black wool hoodie (tight-fitting, unzipped). Orange lace slipper-shoes. I know it sounds like a horrendous outfit to wear to an interview, LOL, but it was surprisingly, the perfect thing to wear. The woman interviewing me was wearing a sweatshirt and her Lululemon yoga pants.

They're making a decision on Friday. Position starts on Monday.

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Everything is crossed for you!

Cinnamongirl
Member

01-10-2001

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
Good Luck!!

Hermione69
Member

07-24-2002

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 5:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Yay, Karen! Good luck!

Mameblanche
Member

08-24-2002

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 8:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    

I also posted in your folder Karen.

Yesterday I would have suggested a sharplooking pullover and leggings, cuz that's MY casual work look. LOL. I applaud your bravery in wearing that tee-shirt to an interview. I'd never have the nerve - I'd have waited a few days, then worn it. I am waaay too timid sometimes. LOL

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 11:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
First you over-thought it, and then you did the right thing. Good work. Hope you got the job!

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I have an interview with Whole Foods tomorrow doing in store special events, community relations (and not sure what else! LOL)
Since the interview is going to be in the store would this be appropriate to wear
Black jacket with a black shell underneath, dark blue trouser cut demin pants, black pumps?

Nyheat
Member

08-09-2006

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I'm going to go ahead and say yes, as long as the shoes are comfortable. I have yet to meet a pair of comfortable interview shoes! The rest of the outfit sounds very appropriate.

Whole Foods--wherever I go there in Manhattan it's a mad house!

Mocha
Member

08-12-2001

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Sounds good Annie.

Mameblanche
Member

08-24-2002

Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Sounds crisp, tailored, and professional. All systems GO! :-) Good luck Annie!