How do you dress for an interview?

[2nd Life]

Quick question here.

Have recently completed my level2 2365, and have an interview at a college locally for a advanced apprenticeship. It will be half supporting their electrical department training students and half being part of the on-site maintenance team.

Apparently the interview will have a 10-minute health and safety assessment at the beginning.

I have no idea how I should dress for this interview. I am new to the industry and because this is not a typical electrician's role interviewing for other electricians but part of a college setup. I just wanted to know what is normal and what might be expected. Any ideas ladies and gentlemen?

Thanks

 

[LukeD]

Dont dress "ganster" , no need for a suit etc .Just clean clothes and shoes etc . best trick. Turn phone off and do not use it whilst on the property etc .Even whilst waiting. Dont come over as a "phone junkie" ! And Given the Chance...DO ask a question.

 

[MDJ]

Trousers and a short sleeve shirt, no need for a tie, shoes not trainers and as mentioned above, do not have your phone on

 

[2nd Life]

Dont dress "ganster" , no need for a suit etc .Just clean clothes and shoes etc . best trick. Turn phone off and do not use it whilst on the property etc .Even whilst waiting. Dont come over as a "phone junkie" ! And Given the Chance...DO ask a question.

Thanks Luke!! Much appreciated. Out of interest would this be the same going for any electrical role?

 

[2nd Life]

Trousers and a short sleeve shirt, no need for a tie, shoes not trainers and as mentioned above, do not have your phone on

Thanks

 

[littlespark]

Suits and ties if you were going for a job at a lawyers or city office type job.

Look smart, remove piercings if you can and delete your Facebook profile….

 

[2nd Life]

Suits and ties if you were going for a job at a lawyers or city office type job.

Look smart, remove piercings if you can and delete your Facebook profile….

Got it thanks

 

[westward10]

Suits and ties if you were going for a job at a lawyers or city office type job.

Look smart, remove piercings if you can and delete your Facebook profile….

No matter how good someone came across at interview we would check their social media and you would at times be surprised what it reveals.

 

[snowhead]

Look smart, remove piercings if you can and delete your Facebook profile….

Too late, they will have already looked and it can't be that bad otherwise 2nd Life wouldn't have got an interview.

 

[LukeD]

No matter how good someone came across at interview we would check their social media and you would at times be surprised what it reveals.

The UK's top employment lawyer suggests the very same..... and her sons are examples. There is NOTHING about them on social media and most of their friends all adopt the same thinking. The chances of a persons details been searched for on the internet is super high and a great way for anyone to make an "opinion" . The past can really haunt people .

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have clown suit if you want to borrow it, I'm at the tower circus, ask for coco buzz at the door, bring your own red nose, mine stuck on.

 

[westward10]

Coco Buzz - Harry's Nut Butter - 330g

Greet the morning with lashings of Coco Buzz on toast, or have it dolloped on top of a hot bowl or porridge, or maybe whizz it in a smoothie or a shake, definitely add it to your home baking or do what I do when I'm feeling sorry for myself and drizzle it over a bowl of ice cream. Peanut &...

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[lozarus]

Different but the same I guess - I recently got a job at the NHS as an Electrician. I didn't want to look too "office" as that wasn't the role but obviously wanted to show some decorum, but also didn't want to dress how I do casually.

I wore a short sleeved shirt and some chinos, with my Chelsea boots. Did pop out my lip ring, but left my earring in.

Got the job. Ultimately it's about if your face fits and partly depends on how the interviews feels, but I'd say 'smart casual'

 

[davesparks]

The UK's top employment lawyer suggests the very same..... and her sons are examples. There is NOTHING about them on social media and most of their friends all adopt the same thinking. The chances of a persons details been searched for on the internet is super high and a great way for anyone to make an "opinion" . The past can really haunt people .

Not existing on the internet can ring alarm bells these days too for some employers.

 

[nicebutdim]

Not existing on the internet can ring alarm bells these days too for some employers.

I'd be screwed if I ever felt the need to apply for jobs.

 

[pc1966]

I'd be screwed if I ever felt the need to apply for jobs.

You can have a Sunday best account for just this sort of thing.

 

[nicebutdim]

You can have a Sunday best account for just this sort of thing.

Good idea. Might get some pictures of me helping elderly people across the road. Maybe even offer assistance to the young lady next door

 

[Marvo]

I think smart casual would be appropriate as well. I also think personal hygiene is equally important, hair neat, closely shaved or beard and moustache neatly trimmed, hands and nails spotless, no bad breath and not reeking of garlic or body odour would be equally important. Also general demeanour, bright eyed and bushy tailed, not hung over and definately not huffing a 6 blade reefer stuffed with Morocco's finest in the car beforehand to help with the nerves.

 

[LukeD]

Not existing on the internet can ring alarm bells these days too for some employers.

Try getting stopped by Police with no id or mobile phone.,. That sure as hell gets them thinking!

 

[littlespark]

One more thing for when you're in the interview......

When they ask "How do you perform under pressure?"..... don't just instantly jump up on the table, grab your air guitar and start singing "Dum dum dum did-dy dumdum.... dee dum dum dum did-dy dumdum....."


Like this lot did.....