"Informal Chats" with Employers
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"Informal Chats" with Employers
I was just wondering, for those of you that met on an informal basis with potential employers/did the rounds with CVs to hand, what did you wear? It may sound like a really silly question but since it technically isn't an interview, did you go in work attire or casual or somewhere in between? Thanks for any replies!
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#2
Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
I was just wondering, for those of you that met on an informal basis with potential employers/did the rounds with CVs to hand, what did you wear? It may sound like a really silly question but since it technically isn't an interview, did you go in work attire or casual or somewhere in between? Thanks for any replies!
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#7
Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
I set up some information interviews while on our research visit and I turned up in smart casual (smart trousers, cotton shirt without tie and clean shoes). One of them hired me 2 years later when we landed (ah the old days of applying and waiting 2-3 years for processing). I was an IT Project manager
#9
Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
Hubby wore a suit for his "informal interview" and also for his formal one when we landed some 2 years later. He got the job, and now wears a suit at work.
#10
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I phoned a company up from the uk and when we visited , the whole family went to meet the employer. It was great he gave the kids tshirts and caps. And done coloring with them
#12
Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
No one is going to dock you marks for being too formal, but they will if you show up too informal. You can always take your jacket and tie off if needs be.
Also, at my office everyone wears a jacket and tie. It's definately not business casual - except for Stampede week!
Also, at my office everyone wears a jacket and tie. It's definately not business casual - except for Stampede week!
#13
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Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
A good rule of thumb is one step up from what the general employees generally wear (granted....handy if you know...not much use if you dont).
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
No one is going to dock you marks for being too formal, but they will if you show up too informal. You can always take your jacket and tie off if needs be.
Also, at my office everyone wears a jacket and tie. It's definately not business casual - except for Stampede week!
Also, at my office everyone wears a jacket and tie. It's definately not business casual - except for Stampede week!
For an informal chat - I'd wear business casual simply because that's several steps up on what I'd normally wear in the office (hoodies, trainers, jeans etc). I wouldn't wear a suit if it was really just an informal meet up but I would to an interview. Maybe I wouldn't get that far for being a scruffy bugger - but there you go.
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Re: "Informal Chats" with Employers
Admittedly, this is probably more for graduate type nonsense than a straight interview at a fully qualified level, but moral of the story is use your best judgment and go with it (I didn't).