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ive been invited to an informal chat with a company regarding getting an apprenticeship. How should I prepare myself? What questions might they ask
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wear a suit regardless of the "informal"
depends on the style of the suit, only time ive worn a tie was for my army interview lolWith or without a tie?
depends where you are in the country i personally get my suits from next but the guys in glasgow prefer to get theirs from sports directwhat's a "suit"? is it a scottish version of suet?
next fits the bill for a suit that ill wear once every year or so, not much point getting a tailored suit as ill most likely have bloated up within a yearThey won't test you for your skills but commitment and why you want the job and to work in the industry, wear a suit decent shirt and a tie not a Next job they stand out a like at a chav wedding (most forum members will baulk at that comment as they own one) the pay will be rubbish so you have funding at home and help, you want to study and to better yourself and that you have always had an interest in electrical, mechanical workings and can't see yourself in an office job.
Come on guys, help the lad out for a change........ and don't be cocks, we where apprentices once, well the "proper" sparks on here at least......
have you still got the last of the Mohicans hair cut M/F!
I thought you were like me suave, sophisticated and rich spend money like it grows on trees, on fast women and loose cars or is that the other way around God knows as I am doing a line of charlie off a hookers bare breasts so I am off my fecking head, I digress apologies....next fits the bill for a suit that ill wear once every year or so, not much point getting a tailored suit as ill most likely have bloated up within a year
... and make sure any tattoos are covered.
what if your version of informal is a suit?, i wouldnt bother with a tie, i wouldnt take notes though, if i was an interviewer and the interviewee took out a notepad id think they are forgetful or are taking the ----According to your profile you're aged 19 so chances are they're going to assess you as a person far more that you're electrical abilities. They're going to be looking for someone that's committed, keen, driven, neat and tidy, punctual, organised, inquisitive, confident but not to the point of being cocky. Tell them about your supportive family, your numerous hobbies and pastimes, your many interests....you get the picture.
Do some homework on the company, things like what their core business is, how long they've been in business, how many employees, their geographical coverage, are they expanding?...are they innovating? and think about how you can convince them that you'd be a good fit. Convince them that you're sufficiently committed to be in it for the long haul, you're looking at this as a long term career and how you might be an asset to them after the apprenticeship not just any old job that'll do for now.
I disagree with the suit suggestions, if it specifically says informal then why would you blatantly ignore that and wear a suit and tie? Just go in pants and a shirt or whatever you think would be smart/business casual....not jeans...not tee shirt and make sure any tattoos are covered. Make sure your personal hygiene is up to scratch take a small notepad and pen and don't be afraid to take notes.
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