Not getting the jobs...interview advice anyone?

[SorenLorensen]

so will bin the smart suits and get some more media-related clothing so I look the part.

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[conned tractor]

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[northernrampage]

Wot? For interviews? Surely not.

I think by "smart-casual for interview dress" they really mean "smartish but very fashionable/creative". I'm either very scruffy or look like an investment banker (at interviews only).

But am going for digital agency jobs, the last woman who interviewed me had electric blue eyeliner drawn about an inch think around her eyes and edging up to her temple. I don't think my pinstripe suit quite did the job.

Then again, if you can do the job and come across well I'm not sure it matters, it's just been two agents who specifically said to me, "I'd think twice about wearing a suit, go smart-casual".

[SeekingIT]

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[northernladuk]

I think by "smart-casual for interview dress" they really mean "smartish but very fashionable/creative". I'm either very scruffy or look like an investment banker (at interviews only).

Sorry but absolutely no. Think about fashion, what is it? There is no clear answer as it is different in everyones eyes. It appears that the 'fashion' is to have your trousers around the bottom of your arse with ur duds hanging out. Are you going to go to an interview like that?

Why do you think smart-casual means fashionable/creative?

Smart/casual is smart with casual twist not smart OR casual. It is trousers and shirt with collar or polo shirt type thing. Suit with open neck formal shirt etc. At most you might loose the tie at an interview if you want to be less formal but still I wouldn't. Smart always looks good even if the culture in the office is dress down. Stay with the suit and tie whatever in my opinon. Do NOT go in fashioanable.

If you think you look like an investment banker then ditch the cufflinks, tie pin, high shine/fashion shoes. No one likes a wideboy.

I don't think my pinstripe suit quite did the job.

Reading your original post I think the suit is the last of your worries to be honest.

[northernrampage]

Sorry but absolutely no. Think about fashion, what is it? There is no clear answer as it is different in everyones eyes. It appears that the 'fashion' is to have your trousers around the bottom of your arse with ur duds hanging out. Are you going to go to an interview like that?

Why do you think smart-casual means fashionable/creative?

Smart/casual is smart with casual twist not smart OR casual. It is trousers and shirt with collar or polo shirt type thing. Suit with open neck formal shirt etc. At most you might loose the tie at an interview if you want to be less formal but still I wouldn't. Smart always looks good even if the culture in the office is dress down. Stay with the suit and tie whatever in my opinon. Do NOT go in fashioanable.

If you think you look like an investment banker then ditch the cufflinks, tie pin, high shine/fashion shoes. No one likes a wideboy.



Reading your original post I think the suit is the last of your worries to be honest.

Two of the last agents said "don't wear a suit" after one interviewer said they were wearing jeans to interview in, the other agent was told by the studio manager, "why did your java developer candidate turn up in a pinstriped suit, it doesn't fit in".

To be honest, I think most of that feedback is bollocks, people can say anything, and if I go for interviews anywhere like the BBC etc I'd always wear a suit (I'm a woman, but like well-fitting trouser suits, but tempted to try something else for agencies as my favourite pin-stripe looks great, but may be better in the city.)

I'm not phrasing fashionable/creative correctly... am meaning getting something fairly smart but with a twist e.g. smart trousers worn with shiny shoes and a shirt that's probably still white but cut differently. But it often costs more money to get something that looks smart and up-to-the-minute, hence getting it expensed at the dole office if I can.

But yes, this is the least of my worries . If I prepare better for interviews sure the interviewer will be fine about the suit.

[nomadd]

If you think you look like an investment banker then ditch the cufflinks, tie pin, high shine/fashion shoes. No one likes a wideboy.

You missed the red braces.

Oh, and the coloured shirts, yet always with large, white cuffs.

Nomadd

[MaryPoppins]

Don't think she's a wideboy.

I get where you're coming from with trying to get away from the totally straight laced look - still smart but a bit edgy like. You can probably achieve this cheaply enough if they don't finance that for you...

[mudskipper]

I'm crap at clothes. I take a friend who does it well shopping with me. Next does smart reasonably priced gear and kitted me out. Apparently it's about accessorising - a bit of colour in the necklace or shoes. Have to say, taking my friends (who make Trinny and Suzannah look benign!) shopping was the best thing I did. Came out the shop looking and feeling great. Knowing you look good does wonders for your confidence too, which is bound to come across at interviews.

[d000hg]

I've definitely heard stories of companies who laugh at interviewees who turn up wearing suits... if everyone in the company, directors included, wear jeans every day then you are going to be a bit too smart. However I doubt most companies are that extreme, so the furthest I'd go is an untucked shirt - of the type designed not to be tucked in, with a suit jacket. My internet millionaire look