Job Interview question

Soul.Survivor · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:16

Hey all,

Well looks like I've got two job interviews this week, they ain't all that but it's better than nothing

One's at Superdry tomorrow and the other at JD sports on Saturday.

I was just wondering, shall I go as smart Casual or wear a suit?

Thanks

Morba · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:16

Given the amount of people that will be going for a job like this, look as smart as you can!

J1234 · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:17

Suit. Always.

Pestilence · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:23

Giant Banana Costume. Always.

Burnsy2023 · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:24

I was going to do a generic reply of "wear a suit" without reading the thread. I thought that would make me look silly if it was actually about something else. Turns out I didn't even need to read the OP.

Zowghi · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:33

You cant go wrong with a suit. For those jobs though shoes, shirt and trousers could be a better option

matthab · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:37

I dont know but for Super Dry wouldnt they want you wearing the latest fasion etc to see if your the right material?

Morba · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:38

matthab said:
I dont know but for Super Dry wouldnt they want you wearing the latest fasion etc to see if your the right material?

Very doubtful.

FabienO · 6 Jan 2011 at 16:47

Smart casual IMO. Especially for JD.

Zowghi · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:04

FabienO said:
Smart casual IMO. Especially for JD.

DON'T WEAR TRAINERS!

Cosimo · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:06

Zowghi said:
DON'T WEAR TRAINERS!

Or a baseball cap.

ikillbears · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:07

I personally would just go smart cas, suit i would feel a bit too much. Just something nice.
Jeans, Shirt, V neck etc, nice casual shoes should be perfectly fine

cravin penut · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:09

Go for shirt jeans and shoes look if I were you, not too smart, but not a chav either

Scam · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:17

For those places I'd say a suit was too much. I'd go with a suit, minus the jacket. Maybe a smart/plain jumper over the top instead. It still looks very smart, but shows you're aware that a suit is probably overkill. Afterall, you'll never be wearing one whilst you're working there.

To those saying 'always suit', do you think that really applies to a job where you will never be wearing a suit? I dont think so..

Zowghi · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:39

Scam said:
For those places I'd say a suit was too much. I'd go with a suit, minus the jacket. Maybe a smart/plain jumper over the top instead. It still looks very smart, but shows you're aware that a suit is probably overkill. Afterall, you'll never be wearing one whilst you're working there.

To those saying 'always suit', do you think that really applies to a job where you will never be wearing a suit? I dont think so..

I wouldnt say that you should only wear a suit to jobs where you wear one. There are plenty of jobs where you should interview in a suit

Knubje · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:48

wtf is up with all the job threads and questioning what attire to weat these days?

Seriously, congrats to all those getting jobs/interviews but I can't believe that many people have to question what to wear.

Suit. Everytime. Regardless of applying to be a refuse hygeinst or an investment banker!

Gustov · 6 Jan 2011 at 17:52

I just got back from an interview, if I didn't wear a suit I would have felt like an idiot.

Saying that if it's JJB working as floor staff? There's no such thing as overdressing / going too far. Yes you might feel out of place but it'll only separate you from the competition.

My point is even though sometimes a suit seems overboard, it can only do more good than harm.

aproctor · 6 Jan 2011 at 18:07

Zowghi said:
I wouldnt say that you should only wear a suit to jobs where you wear one. There are plenty of jobs where you should interview in a suit

I went for an interview at Woolworths when i was 16, most people were dressed down, i was in a shirt/trousers.

I got the job, the others didn't. I would rather feel a prat overdressed than under.

EDIT: just seen the OPs post above, hope it went well.

Nitefly · 6 Jan 2011 at 18:17

I'd feel a bit overboard going for a job at JDs in a suit, but it probably wouldn't harm your chances.

Nitefly · 6 Jan 2011 at 18:17

Gustov said:
I just got back from an interview, if I didn't wear a suit I would have felt like an idiot.

Saying that if it's JJB working as floor staff? There's no such thing as overdressing / going too far. Yes you might feel out of place but it'll only separate you from the competition.

My point is even though sometimes a suit seems overboard, it can only do more good than harm.

How did it go?