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Re: What to wear to an Interview?
Posted by Leila on 8/04/08
Ladies, thanks for your tips. I think I'll shop for a shell and
blouse for my suit. I'm also going to get a dress specifically
for interviews.
On 8/04/08, JoAnne wrote:
> Hi Leila,
> I understand your concerns and this is what Iwas told to
> wear to a job fair: Something I would teach in. Ideas are a
> nice pair of slacks or skirt with a blouse ornot to fitting
> sweater. ( Remember 4 finger rule, tops should be no lower
> then four fingers from your chin. For interviews I have worn
> a dress or black slack and a nice blouse sometimes with a
> jacket and others not. Your gray suit would proably work for
> an interview and a knitted slevelessshirt ( leave jacket
> on).My peers and I were instructed not to wear tee shirts,
> tight fitting clothes, middriff shirts, no capris or shorts.
> It is better to be a little over dressed rather then
> underdressed. Your pearlnecklace would be fine to wear but
> nothing flashy that can distract the interviewers. I am from
> Washingto state so I know what you mean about some what laid
> back.
> Good Luck, JoAnne On 8/04/08,
> Leila wrote:
>> I will be finishing my student teaching this term and
>> applying for jobs. I'm sure this topic must be repeated
>> but what do you wear to interviews and school job fairs?
>> I'm 24, look very young, and while doing practicum and
>> working in a school as an aide I generally wore khakis,
>> black pants or long skirt with a top. I rarely wear button
>> ups. Also I live in Oregon which tends to be laid back but
>> I realize its still an interview and that I should look my
>> best.
>>
>> I have one Limited gray suit with matching pants and
>> skirt. What do you wear with a suit other than a button-up
>> shirt or blouse? Wearing a button up shirt makes me
>> uncomfortable because it feels bulky under those layers.
>> Would a shell or tank top work? (Of course I'll keep the
>> jacket the whole time)
>>
>> Is it appropriate to wear a conservative dress to an
>> interview?
>>
>> Should I buy another suit? I figured since the stores are
>> having sales, this maybe a good time to buy the clothes
>> for a bargain.
>>
>> As for job fairs, should I wear a suit or would a dress,
>> or would a skirt with a sweater work?
>>
>> As for jewelery and accesories, I know you shouldnt wear
>> something too flashy or distracting and closed-toe shoes.
>> But how about something small like a pearl necklace and
>> stud earrings?
>>
>> What else do you take with you to interviews?
Posts on this thread, including this one
- What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Leila.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Dave Z.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Leila.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Dave Z.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Mindy.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Helen.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by JoAnne.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Leila .
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/04/08, by Dave please re-read the original post.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/05/08, by EC 5th NC.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/05/08, by Leila.
- Re: What to wear to an Interview?, 8/05/08, by East End Long Islander.
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