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what to ware to a interview

theoddbubble
theoddbubble Posts: 4 Newbie
in Employment, jobseeking & training
I have a interview next week and it a big deal because its almost my dream job and its in my dream location but I don't no what to ware as this is my fist office based job

as part of the pack that I received there was this
WHAT DO I WEAR?
It is natural to want to dress smartly but we are not assessing what you're wearing so please wear clothes in which you will feel comfortable

I know it sounds silly buy I cant work out If smart jeans and a shirt would be appropriate.

thanks
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  • System
    System Posts: 178,426 Community Admin
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    personally i would avoid jeans and go smart /casual.
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  • KiKi
    KiKi Posts: 5,381 Forumite
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    Well, it's good of them to make it clear that they're not assessing your clothes.

    However, I would still not wear jeans to an interview - not unless I was told to. First impressions count for a lot, and I would still aim for 'I am serious about this' rather than 'I'm taking your advice and going for casual'. You don't have to wear a suit, but I would wear trousers and a shirt.

    If you want to wear smart jeans (and they really should be smart) then don't wear trainers, go for sensible, clean shoes.

    Do you know what the office culture is like, there?

    KiKi
    ' <-- See that? It's called an apostrophe. It does not mean "hey, look out, here comes an S".
  • theoddbubble
    theoddbubble Posts: 4 Newbie
    edited 10 February 2012 at 5:28PM
    The job is in IT as a Internet Security Analyst, But I don't really know much about the inner workings or culture is as they are quite secretive
  • Mrs_Arcanum
    Mrs_Arcanum Posts: 23,976 Forumite
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    Doesn't matter what the interview invitation says. Always aim for smart. You immediately create a good impression.
    Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits
  • Lovelyjoolz
    Lovelyjoolz Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    theoddbubble wrote: »
    GCHQ ... quite secretive

    Who'd have thought??

    :rotfl::rotfl: :rotfl:
    You had me at your proper use of "you're".
  • KiKi
    KiKi Posts: 5,381 Forumite
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    edited 10 February 2012 at 6:02PM
    theoddbubble wrote: »
    The job is in IT as a Internet Security Analyst, But I don't really know much about the inner workings or culture is as they are quite secretive

    Then I'd definitely not wear jeans.

    Edited for personal details.

    KiKi
    ' <-- See that? It's called an apostrophe. It does not mean "hey, look out, here comes an S".
  • theoddbubble
    theoddbubble Posts: 4 Newbie
    edited 10 February 2012 at 5:31PM
    ok thank you for your help guys

    I was trying to work out if the "what to wear" part was a trick to see what people would wear

    also I haven't signed anything yet, I suppose that will come if I ever enter the building.
  • GotToChange
    GotToChange Posts: 1,471 Forumite
    ALWAYS dress up, not down. For the post above the one you are interviewing for is a good rule of thumb....

    Seriously though - spelling?
    (I tried to give you the benefit of the doubt for a typo in the title - but "ware" - really?)
  • KiKi
    KiKi Posts: 5,381 Forumite
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    edited 10 February 2012 at 6:02PM
    theoddbubble wrote: »
    ok thank you for your help guys

    I was trying to work out if the "what to wear" part was a trick to see what people would wear

    also I haven't signed anything yet, I suppose that will come if I ever enter the building.

    Edited for personal details.

    KiKi
    ' <-- See that? It's called an apostrophe. It does not mean "hey, look out, here comes an S".
  • LittleVoice
    LittleVoice Posts: 8,974 Forumite
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    Would the responders who have mentioned the organisation please amend their posts (as the OP has done to theirs).
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