What to wear for DWP Interview advice needed please.

jacklink

wear what the royal family do, nazi uniform you cant go wrong, if they dont employ you ask why not its good enough for royalty :rotfl:

brightonman123

would def go for smart dress, or a suit for the men!

although, going by the staf at my last signing on, it seemed all very casual- might have been something to do with the heating on full blast..?

GrammarGirl

I think the outfit the OP has described is fine. I don't know why people have preconceptions about suits - anyone can buy a suit, doesn't mean they're better at the job than someone who chooses not to!

As long as you're smart, clean and tidy I wouldn't worry. I also think by choosing something other than a suit you're demonstrating free thinking and creativity - too many people think chucking a suit on = looking smart. Not true!

brightonman123

isnt it a job with the DWP.. hardly rolf harris territory!!

Treacle1983

Any public sector applicants should really wear a suit.
Minimal makeup, jewellery and tattoos and peircings covered etc...

JoeBreakdown

Treacle1983 wrote: »

Any public sector applicants should really wear a suit.
Minimal makeup, jewellery and tattoos and peircings covered etc...

tattoos and piercings covered? What, in case they offend? I thought discrimination of this sort was illegal?!

Tattoos and piercings are very much part of everyday life nowadays. I have friends with lots of tattoos/piercings/wild hair who have very respectable jobs.

I am rather alternative looking and currently have a respectable job in banking.