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What should my son wear?

kayla99
kayla99 Posts: 198 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
My son has an interview for a part time job at Toysrus tomorrow, he is 16 years old. I'm a bit out of touch and haven't a clue what he should wear.

Any advice welcome, thanks in anticipation
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards ":confused:
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  • robpw2
    robpw2 Posts: 14,044 Forumite
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    i would say smart shirt and smart trousers


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  • Ms_Chocaholic
    Ms_Chocaholic Posts: 13,428 Forumite
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    I would say smart trousers, smart shirt and tie (no need for jacket) but tell him to make sure his shoes are clean
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  • Wee_Jo
    Wee_Jo Posts: 821 Forumite
    Hiya!

    I would agree with everyone so far, smart shirt, trousers and a tie. (Don't think there's any need for a jacket). And nice clean shoes (with no white sports socks!) :D

    Wish him good luck!

    Jo :)
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  • kayla99
    kayla99 Posts: 198 Forumite
    Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »
    I would say smart trousers, smart shirt and tie (no need for jacket) but tell him to make sure his shoes are clean

    New shoes and definately no white socks!! I was unsure about the tie, but will go with the idea of him wearing one now.

    Thanks to you all
    "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards ":confused:
  • McKneff
    McKneff Posts: 38,857 Forumite
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    I personally wouldnt recommend a tie for a 16 year old, but agree with the others about the rest.

    Lots of eye contact shows confidence.
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
  • Snakeeyes21
    Snakeeyes21 Posts: 2,527 Forumite
    edited 14 June 2010 at 8:07PM
    McKneff wrote: »
    I personally wouldnt recommend a tie for a 16 year old, but agree with the others about the rest.

    Lots of eye contact shows confidence.

    Why? I always went for interviews suited and booted because I was told its the done thing, maybe I overdone it, I wonder if the interviewers thought I was odd :o
  • eschaton
    eschaton Posts: 2,249 Forumite
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    As long as he is tidy then he should be ok but from doing interviews, if he came in with shirt & tie etc.. I would be impressed. This would be a big plus point for him.
  • Magnolia
    Magnolia Posts: 1,307 Forumite
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    eschaton wrote: »
    As long as he is tidy then he should be ok but from doing interviews, if he came in with shirt & tie etc.. I would be impressed. This would be a big plus point for him.

    Same here - first impressions count.

    Shirt, smart trousers, clean shoes, tie, and no white sox!;)
    Mags - who loves shopping
  • Judas
    Judas Posts: 325 Forumite
    Times have moved on.
    I don't think wearing a tie for a minimum wage in Toysrus is necessary. Trousers;Shoes and a shirt/smart jumper will be fine.
  • AnxiousMum
    AnxiousMum Posts: 2,709 Forumite
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    DEFINITELY a tie at Toys R Us interview! Ensure he knows about roleplaying and doesn't feel intimidated by it! A friend was hried by them last year, and had to go on 3 days of 'role playing' team get togethers right away - and there was role playing in the interview as well. Just a heads up - as it can catch you off guard! Good luck to him :)
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