interview after work

RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

I had a telephone interview with a company a few weeks back. Then i had an interview last week with the IT manager and was told it is pretty likely i will get the new position. The guy doing the recruting contacted me today and told me the higher up's of the company want to meet me for another interview but i told them i couldn't get no more time off so he said he was going to try and arrange it after i finish work. finish at half 4 and the interview would more than likely be at half 5 so not much time to get changed. I usually work in a pair of jeans and a T shirt but the new position is shirt/tie jobby.

Any advice.. not sure i really fancy getting changed in the car unless i really have to!

Thanks
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hellbound · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Karma :

I have had a few interviews whilst still in work gear.

You have got this far so at this point they are after you and not what you look like.

And you can always phone them and pre warn them that you are in work clothes
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

What do you do for work?
Cant you just wear something a little smarter for work that day?

Ben

RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Well you'd put the tie on after work...

Fair enough if you get a bit dirty.
Surely you could just get changed after work in the loo or something? Confused

BigTobyD · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Aug 2010 Karma :

Make sure you look at least as smart and professional as you expect to when working for them.

Regardless of what I was told about someone, regardless of how recommended they were, if they turned up for an office job interview in casual clothing they wouldn't get the job. It demonstrates a lack of respect and professionalism.

Dress up or risk losing the sure thing.
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RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

nighthawk250 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 26 May 2011 Karma :

BigTobyD, has got this right.
Impress or be depressed.

RichieZX6R · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Karma :

I really wouldn't have turned up with just a Tee and Jeans! Even if i was to be working in them on a day to day basis!

Looks like a 'superman' toilet change before i leave work Laughing

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angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

A colleague of mine (who usually turned up in jeans and a T shirt) turned up one day in a suit and tie before disappearing for 2 hours half way through the day saying (with a wink) he had a dentist's appointment.

He got the job.

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DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Change in the bogs of your current work place and tell your work mates/boss that you are going out for dinner with the in laws straight after work.

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