What to wear to a school admin asst interview?

tiff

I know school admin staff generally wear smart casual clothes, is it ok to wear black trousers, black shoes and a smart top to the interview? Is that smart enough?

marisa

It is always best to overdress than underdress for an interview and the first couple of days, then you can casual it down a bit to match others, or until you get told otherwise.

Throw a suit jacket over that and you should be fine I think.

LondonDiva

Always, always go smart, ironed and simply dressed. You should wear one of these three choices:

Smart skirt
Smart trousers
Shift dress

On top, you need to wear a jacket wirh smart shoes. Wear a watch, keep make up and jewellry understated and simple.

Show very clearly you're taking the process really seriously.

tiff

Hmm so I need to buy a jacket then, thanks for your replies.

DCFC79

It cant harm your chances by going smart,

suelees1

LondonDiva wrote: »

.... Wear a watch...

er why would this help?

suelees1

tiff wrote: »

Hmm so I need to buy a jacket then, thanks for your replies.

Remeber this is just one person's idea of what you should wear.

Don't make yourself skint or buy something you'll never use again. However if you want to wear a jacket can't you borrow one from a mate?

foreign_correspondent

In hot weather a jacket may be overkill anyway and leave you looking and feeling hot and sweaty! A smart outfit, clean, polished shoes, neat hair and makeup should be fine!

suelees1

Here here FC

anamenottaken

Regarding "wear a watch",

suelees1 wrote: »

er why would this help?

To make sure you are on time!
And, because watches count as jewellery in many cases, to show that, even if it is kept understated it doesn't mean you don't wear none at all?

Zazen999

Erm; no need to wear a watch. Or a jacket. Just keep it simple and smart.