Interviews – casual/smart?
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- Baskerville
Ok, so I've got an interview at a large well-known branding agency in London this evening.
When ever the discussion of what to wear to job interviews has come up before I've always said to dress casual because it's what london studios expect. But now I'm thinking because this isn't some independent studio I should dress a bit smarter than usual. Would this look like I'm trying too hard? I really want this job.
any thoughts?
- paraselene0
what would you normally wear, baskerville?
maybe just wear that with a shade nicer shoes and a jacket.
- chossy0
go casual then change to be smart then change back to being casual then change again to be smart casual all within your interview it will show them how changeable you are :D
- mr_snuggles0
business casual, a nice long-sleeve button up and slacks, not jeans and some trainers, as long as they are clean and newish looking...
keep it real though, I hate it when people dress up for the interview, get the job and then on their first day, they look like a completely different person...
- kelpie0
a nice shiny big collared shirt, tailored in at the waist, with cotton velour trous and snakeskin boots ought to do it Basks.
- Baskerville0
yeah, was gonna go with snakeskin boots and a cravat.
- agentfour0
i'd say, jeans, sneakers, tshirt or polo shirt and a dinner jacket from oxfam
- agentfour0
ohh yeh scrap that....snakeskin fo sho.
why u moving baskerville?
- UndoUndo0
suit, no tie, battered converse
- UndoUndo0
rasko style
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntm…
- Baskerville0
not moving for sure, just seeing what's around. I'm a bit fed up of being made to design powerpoints when I have more important stuff to do. Plus my creative director can't deisgn worth a shit.
- kezza_20
just be yourself,
I can tell when I interview people if they are putting it on.
can't go to far wrong with jeans and a cool t shirt
- Dancer0
Decent Shirt and Jeans. Nothing too OTT, but make an effort as it shows you care.
- ********0
I would wear exactly what you are planning to wear to the studio.
- ********0
....if you got the job.
- mr_snuggles0
hey baskerville, any leads from Mike lately? I wonder if SEA has hired anyone yet.. I defo burnt my bridge with that guy i think :(
- rafalski0
If it's a London creative agency - plain black t-shirt size tight or almost (depending on muscle/belly ratio), gay designer jeans and glossy shaved head. This just screams "creative!!!"
But then they might think you're after their job..OK, what do people wear there?
Seriously, I'd wear a plain dark polo with jeans/cords and not too flashy shoes. Polo still fits within the business casual definition of "a shirt with collar" and still is comfortably t-shirt-like.
- Baskerville0
The problem is I've only got two options with me:
The shorts, t-shirt and trainers that I'm wearing right now. Or the shirt and trousers that I brought with me.
I suppose I could go and buy jeans at lunchtime, but that seems like a lot of effort!
- honest0
dude, I went through a phase when I was sponsored by Gap just to fit the smart casual/corporate to the letter but nowaday's I'd just equally be happy wearing shorts and a decent teeshirt. In the end it's what you'll be wearing to work so why go over the top?
I'd just pick something that you'd feel confident and not so self-conscious wearing and knock-em dead. You're a handsome young fella so you'll be bound to win them over – just remember to take your smile to the interview and not a psychotic Tom Cruise grin.
- paraselene0
swap the trousers for the shorts, but keep the tshirt and sneakers?
that should be fine.
- agentfour0
wear your shorts over your trousers, and t-shirt over you shirt.
smart AND casual
theres an oxfam on goodge st isnt there....if need be.