Trainers for an interview?

doddsy105 · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:28

Are these trainers ok for an interview even though its not that formal and for my first shift straight after at a new job. The interviews for a web design company and the job is a bar after that.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vans-Unisex...COJ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307453202&sr=8-2

SeatIbiza · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:28

Wear a suit you bum!

sniffy · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:30

No. Wear a suit.

JBod · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:30

Assuming you are going for a job as a cabin boy.

edscdk · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:31

SeatIbiza said:
Wear a suit you bum!

+1 unless you are turning jobs down you are so good...

Philtor · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:31

I would have thought smart casual would be more appropriate in which case I would wear Loafers or something similar.

jp_bl_68 · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:32

Shirt, shoes, tie, trousers.

No trainers, no jeans, no t-shirts, no tracksuits.

sniffy · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:32

philtorrens said:
I would have thought smart casual would be more appropriate in which case I would wear Loafers or something similar.

You can never go wrong with a suit when going to an interview whereas you could go wrong if you turn up in casual wear.

arknor · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:32

SeatIbiza said:
Wear a suit you bum!

most interviews dont warrant a suit , smart casual or you look like a twit imo for most jobs.

You can never go wrong with a suit when going to an interview whereas you could go wrong if you turn up in casual wear.

half the people on here who have to ask are only wanting part time bar work etc to earn some money while they are at college/uni

they do not need a suit for a checkout job or barwork...

Philtor · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:33

sniffy said:
You can never go wrong with a suit when going to an interview whereas you could go wrong if you turn up in casual wear.

Fair point

sniffy · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:34

arknor said:
they do not need a suit for a checkout job or barwork...

Obviously but this isn't a checkout job, it's for a web design company.

mangobreeder · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:35

LOL ROFTL

are you spud?

JBod · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:35

arknor said:
most interviews dont warrant a suit , smart casual or you look like a twit imo for most jobs.

Total tosh. Better to risk looking like a twit than to risk not getting the job.

When I were a 16 year lad I went for a group interview at WHSmith, I was the only one to wear a full on suit (thanks to my older sister). I was also the only one hired on the spot, the other useful candidates were asked back for a second interview before being offered employment.

GravyMonster · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:35

No. Never.

Designers are a laid back lot, but interviews should always be entirely professional.

Maccy · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:35

If it's a web design job then it won't be as formal. I think a suit is a bit overkill in this instance.

Nikumba · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:35

I would wear proper shoes, take a man bag with trainers in if you want. But I would not want someone to come for an interview in jeans and trainers, would not send the right message at all.

4T5 · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:38

If the interview is for a deckhand & the bar is a Gay bar then Yes wear them.

doddsy105 · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:39

Maccy said:
If it's a web design job then it won't be as formal. I think a suit is a bit overkill in this instance.

Exactly, been to a few before, wearing a shirt and tie as im at work after in a bar, but them black trainers are not exactly scruffy.

sniffy · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:41

doddsy105 said:
Exactly, been to a few before, wearing a shirt and tie as im at work after in a bar, but them black trainers are not exactly scruffy.

Shirt and tie is good, dunno why I kept saying suit. They aren't scruffy but pretty casual and probably looks pretty gay with a shirt and tie

Deiwos · 7 Jun 2011 at 14:42

arknor said:
most interviews dont warrant a suit , smart casual or you look like a twit imo for most jobs.

half the people on here who have to ask are only wanting part time bar work etc to earn some money while they are at college/uni

they do not need a suit for a checkout job or barwork...

No, they don't need a suit but they do need to make a good first impression and wearing a suit shows that you respect the interview and company. I would NEVER no matter what job it was, not wear a suit. You can get away with shirt, tie, trousers and shoes but that is it. Anything else and I'd be ashamed of myself.

I had an interview for my old job a month ago and even though I knew who would be interviewing me and that the company lets me wear t-shirt and jeans to work, I went in a suit so should everyone else.