What to wear to a job interview

[pointup]

I have a job interview to coordinate a youth mentoring program on Monday. I am already a volunteer with the program and know that attire is business casual. I want to surprise them with how nice I can groom myself, but am not sure what would be appropriate to wear (khakis and a button up with some heels?)

 

[tiny]

Holt Renfrew Interview: What to wear??

If anyone could be of help.. I have an interview at Holt Renfrew on Monday and I'm super excited but I'm not too sure on what to wear.. I have a bunch of things in mind but it's either trendy casual or very proper. Any input would be lovely, thanks!

 

[Meg]

I believe we have a thread on what to wear to interviews in Careers and Education

 

[starz1]

Holt Renfrew rocks

I believe we have a thread on what to wear to interviews in Careers and Education

 

[kem]

Holt Renfrew rocks

Lucky you! tell us how your interview goes! I would love to work in the women's wear at Holt's . I live in toronto too. Are you currently working or studying fashion?

 

[camm]

I Want A Discount!

 

[tiny]

I must agree with you all that Holts does indeed rock lol. The first thing I'll do when I get home is post . As for being in the business... no not really, I worked at American Eagle through out high school for some side cash and am currently at Sephora. Im taking a course in Humanities and Sociology, funny thing is that after high school everyone thought I would be in fashion lol.. Guess its my chance now to work my way up--which I do not mind! Hey, you gotta start somewhere

 

[yourbestfriend]

I don't know what to tell you really, but a friend of a friend of mine got a job at Holt's Vancouver location. Apparently he had to go through a HUGE group interview......but got the job. Good luck and hopefully it will go well!

 

[gsquared]

Wow you can work at Holt's when you're so young? (I'm assuming you're young cos your a student).

Good Luck! It'll be awesome if you get to work there =)

 

[tiny]

I'm 22 years old. I don't think that's too young to work there. lol at least I hope not.

 

[leyla m.]

well i remember my harvey nichols interview back in the days.
hair tied
black jacket and pants NOT a suit
and a ONE colour tee/shirt/etc under

they actually told me to take off a pink hair pin i had in my hair before going into the interview room

 

[quimby]

Please help!

I have an interview at a creative staffing agency for a proofreader contract at an ad agency. Should I go formal with a suit? Or, since it's a creative field like advertising, should I be more individual? If so, what would you suggest?

I want to say err on the side of conservative, but I've always been wrong when I showed up at interviews. I've usually felt stiff and outdated in my suit amidst all the employees.

If it matters, I live in Seattle, which isn't exactly know for power dressing.

Thanks for any and all replies. (I'm nervous! so i appreciate any responses.)

 

[chic_chick]

from my experience, it's best to dress formal but comfortable at the same time. i have used suits for interviews and they aren't the most comfortable things! i hated it and i could tell my uncomfortness (is that a word?) shows in my face too! i always use 2 rules when doing office dressing.. never more than 3 colours. it can be messy. hope that helps. if u worry about fitting in, go to the office or outside the office and see what people there wear to work so u get an idea

 

[quimby]

^ thanks! karma.

i've decided on a vintage button-down in a kind of silky brown material, paired with a black skirt in a thick weave. the skirt comes down to my knees, but is slightly high waisted. for shoes, a pair of oxfords with a small heel. depending on the weather, i might wear some sheer hose or not.

i'm going for a clean, competent look with a little bit of personality to it.

i thought about going to scope out the place, but i ended up taking a nap today instead.

 

[gia0202]

sounds perfect.

 

[SHSH]

Topshop Interview What To Wear?? HELP!

Ok topshop + interview what should i wear

obviously not a suit!

I was thinking grey waistcoat with a white t shirt underneath, black jeans and a skinny belt

or just an electric blue cardigan with straight black jeans and a straight black tie black shirt.....

im so confuzzled help! what would you wear??

 

[miss_nyc]

what is the job for?

If it is PR or Marketing, definitely wear one of their pieces.

 

[SHSH]

No lol i wish its just SA, having said that they are going to make me put an outfit together etc....
its funny most of my clothes are from topman so i will have no problem representing their look its just which outfit

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ I kinda like the idea of the shot of color ...

 

[stealthmodesteph]

I would wear something that you are comfortable with- like your favorite outfit. It's really important to feel confident and comfortable in your clothes on an interview.