Bonney
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Registered: 14th Nov 04
Location: St Helens
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For the job I'm at now I wore Jeans, trainers and a T shirt. They didn't care how I dressed as long as I could do the job.
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MoesTavern
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Registered: 19th Jul 07
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Just don't go with the black shirt black trousers combo, every young lad seems to wear that on 'formal' occasions and it drives me spare.
Gray shirt, black trousers, black shoes, belt. No need for a tie.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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What is so wrong with a white shirt and any appropriate tie?
One of my personal hates is a dark shirt and light tie. Think it looks bloody stupid, particularly if the tie is also massive.
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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I would always wear a suit and shoes, first impressions, but also what Ed says is true about the companies dress policy if it specifys that the company operates quite a relaxed dress code it could look like you haven't done any research, tricky one that.
NEver thought of it that way TBH.
For my current job I sat on the sofa in my dressing gown.
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
What is so wrong with a white shirt and any appropriate tie?
One of my personal hates is a dark shirt and light tie. Think it looks bloody stupid, particularly if the tie is also massive.
I agree, dark shirt and light tie is a 'going out' combo, if that's your thing. The job I got now I went to the interview with shirt and tie and trousers, didnt wear a jacket. I bought a suit for a job I was expecting to get at least an interview for and then they didnt offer me one  
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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I think it could be industry specific as well. Standard Marine industry wear is chinos, deck shoes and a blue shirt. I wouldn't bat an eyelid if someone came for an interview here dressed like that. Its would be more unusual to see someone in a suit, shirt and tie tbh but that said if someone came wearing jeans and a T Shirt, it would put me off
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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I may have an interview soon (not getting my hopes up) for a plumbing apprenticeship (already done two years at college) with the council, I was just thinking, black trousers, white shirt and shoes or would that be to formal for a trade interview?
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A2H GO
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Registered: 14th Sep 04
Location: Stoke
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Grey suit, white shirt, dark skinny tie, , Brown Shoes.
I wear a tie for work everyday, I feel naked wearing a shirt without a tie. 
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Eddx14xe
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Registered: 12th Jan 10
Location: Hertfordshire
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
I may have an interview soon (not getting my hopes up) for a plumbing apprenticeship (already done two years at college) with the council, I was just thinking, black trousers, white shirt and shoes or would that be to formal for a trade interview?
Same here. I have applied for an electrician apprenticeship but unsure what to wear at the interview, if i get one. I think a suit might be too formal, but then jeans and t-shirt might put them off?
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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It puts me off someone if I interview them and they don't wear a tie.
Having said that, it wouldn't be a deal breaker if they were perfect for the job.
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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Suit, shirt, tie, polished shoes! 
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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http://www.marksandspencer.com/s?ie=UTF8&node=43371030&sort=relevancerank&forceNoKeyword=false&rh=n%3A43482030%2Cn%3A43483030&size=12&pf_rd_r=0QGNDKRV9DGYHZAA2KJ1&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=215485727&pf_rd_s=left-3 Look at the videos of the men in suits with ties, looks totally fine, best to wear one.
[Edited on 08-06-2011 by sand-eel]
[Edited on 08-06-2011 by sand-eel]
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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Fuck off link!
Just search mens suits on the website.
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Another tip - when I go down to reception and get someone for an interview, I will make conversation with the candidate on the way back up in the lift. I've usually made 75% of the decision of whether or not to progress them to the next round of interviews by the time we get to the room where the interview will take place.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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i wore suit and tie for my interview at ford.
seemed to work as i got the job and the scruffy twats who also turned up didn't.
bear in mind i work on a production line where the dress code is very relaxed. i wear any t-shirt and jogging bottoms.
i have work clothes (polo shirt, black trousers) but we can wear whatever we want, within reason obviously.
[Edited on 09-06-2011 by Ben G]
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Tom G
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Registered: 4th Aug 08
Location: Cheshire
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quote:
Originally posted by James
Another tip - when I go down to reception and get someone for an interview, I will make conversation with the candidate on the way back up in the lift. I've usually made 75% of the decision of whether or not to progress them to the next round of interviews by the time we get to the room where the interview will take place.
How many people have you interviewed? Also what level were they within your company?
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BigSte
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Registered: 27th Aug 02
Location: Sheffield
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fuck knows how any of you get a job.....do you actually get offered a job turning up looking frigging casual.
When I'm interviewing anyone male, if they are not wearing a shirt, tie and suit they will not be getting the job. It's interview etiquette to look smart, anything less is a waste fo time
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ashleh
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Registered: 23rd Dec 08
Location: Nottingham
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I went for this combo; http://www.next.co.uk/x472434s5?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_search&utm_campaign=googleps#121313
He made it sound like I'd got the job so I'm happy .
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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quote:
Originally posted by Tom G
quote:
Originally posted by James
Another tip - when I go down to reception and get someone for an interview, I will make conversation with the candidate on the way back up in the lift. I've usually made 75% of the decision of whether or not to progress them to the next round of interviews by the time we get to the room where the interview will take place.
How many people have you interviewed? Also what level were they within your company?
Probably about 30. Some contractors and some permanent. Most are senior developers and the internal grade would be either Assistant Vice President or Vice President (American company hence the titles).
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