M&S interview, quick clothing question.

Noni Juice · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:50

I have an interview with M&S tommorrow and I was wondering what do you guys think is acceptable clothing wear.

I was thinking to wear grey trousers, black shoes, white shirt and a black blazer with a tie but I feel it might be a little informal? Or maybe just shirt, tie, jumper and trousers.

I have black trousers but they look a little worse for wear, I'm heading into town later to get some new ones but I was interested on peoples thoughts.

The position is customer assistant.

GravyMonster · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:50

Suit up.

tom_e · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:51

Just shirt trousers and tie if you don't have a matching jacket

23JMZ07 · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:51

Smart casual for a store position I would think.

Shirt tie jumper and trousers sounds good.

A Suit might be OTT.

Cosimo · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:51

M&S suit.

apeZ · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:53

Suit is OTT for customer assistant. Shirt, tie, jumper and trousers is what you need.

Ahleckz · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:54

Suit, if it's a hot day you could leave the jacket at home but at the very least wear the trousers, shoes, shirt and tie.
This needs to be stickied.

23JMZ07 · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:55

Ahleckz said:
Suit, if it's a hot day you could leave the jacket at home but at the very least wear the trousers, shoes, shirt and tie.
This needs to be stickied.

It does come up quite a bit :rolleyes:

eXor · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:56

simulatorman said:
M&S suit.

LMAO. Great minds..

Morba · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:56

Walk into store with black shoes and normal clothes on.

Head to clothing section. Pick out a nice pair of trousers, plain shirt, unoffensive tie and a jumper.

go put it all on, then head to interview. in interview tell them that you live the M&S brand in terms of clothing, you have a full kit on after all.

Exit interview, get changed out of M&S gear, go home.

Noni Juice · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:56

So you would rule out the grey trouser and black blazer combo?

Morba · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:57

212 said:
So you would rule out the grey trouser and black blazer combo?

Yes, horrible sounding idea.

23JMZ07 · 20 Jun 2011 at 13:59

In all honesty I dont think it will matter a huge deal on your clothing. More your general attitude and personality. Im pretty sure my friend went for his retail interview in a TShirt and jeans..

Noni Juice · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:00

Cool, saw Leonardo di caprio wearing it in a film yesterday and thought it looked awesome, but I'm going to potentially pack shelves, not stealing peoples dreams.

I think I'll go with the jumper shirt and tie combo, I think it suits the nature of the interview best and I feel more confident wearing that.

Thank you for your help guys

Robbo · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:02

Always a suit unless you are instructed otherwise.

Scrutinize · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:26

Spunkey said:
Suit up.

simulatorman said:
M&S suit.

Robbo said:
Always a suit unless you are instructed otherwise.

Suit, just vary the style of shirt / tie / shoes to the job, i.e. don't turn up in a power tie lol

Good luck

"andy" · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:31

apeZ said:
Suit is OTT for customer assistant.

at netto yes

at M&S not so sure

my rule is usually to dress a level above what id be wearing on the job and M&S staff wear shirt and trousers dont they ?

only reasons i might not wear one are 1) i dont have one! 2) its a scorcher of a day

Robbo · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:37

Moses said:
1. Go into M&S.
2. Try on a suit + shoes + every accessory they have.
3. Bail from the changing room and go to the interview.
4. ????????????
5. Profit.

Genius!

Vonhelmet · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:40

Surprise them. Wear a skirt.

Ewaf · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:41

212 said:
So you would rule out the grey trouser and black blazer combo?

I hope you're joking.

For M&S sales assistant I would just wear black shoes, black trousers, open collared shirt. You will look a div if you wear a tie.