Guest tokki Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Please help!! [pics inside]I have a job interview on Monday for an administrative assistant job at a foreign language center (translations, TEFL certificate, teaches English, etc). I used the search tool, and the older topics were more for retail jobs which I've had so I know how to dress for those. This place is a more "professional" setting, but the problem is I don't own a suit of any kind. I have nice dress pants and shirts. I know overdressing is better than under dressing, but I don't have money right now to invest in a suit (hence why I need a job -____- ). Would it be okay to do black pants/skirt with a nice top or sweater/cardigan? Are any of the below 'acceptable' for a job interview? This interview is very important to me since it took such a long time to even have someone call back. If I wear a dress shirt though shouldn't I wear a coordinating suit jacket with it?? Or is it acceptable to wear by itself? Thank in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest porcelain Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I really like the first two, they are still professional and corporate looking and would be perfect imo. I think skirts are versatile because you can wear loads of nice dress blouses/knits/tops without having to buy a jacket. Good luck with the interview Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LittleM Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i'd say go for the second one. It has a toned-down interview look to it. good luck Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *wenDzie^^* Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 they are all pretty ok but instead of the cardigan, wear a suit jacket it's always better to be over dressed (suits) rather than casual since it's an admin job as opposed to a retail job interview good luck Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 5imply_5wt Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i actually really like the first one. i think the second one might be a little too bright =P. Link to post Share on other sites
rantasarus 73 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 first one because darker colors are more professional Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Angel_luvusa Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 first one because darker colors are more professional I agree. And if you do wear a dress, than I believe it should either have sleeves or yes, you should wear a jacket with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kuria Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The first one should be fine ^o^ I read on the news the other day that a woman failed her interview before she even got to the interview because her clothes were too revealing and she wore too much make up o_o Link to post Share on other sites
Amu 85 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The third one. It looks most professional, IMO. ^^ Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ` J e s s Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I like the styles of the first two, but I think the colors of the first one would be more acceptable. I don't really like the third one, it seems too casual imo. :/ Link to post Share on other sites
Delster 151 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 They're all acceptable for an interview though I like the first one the most Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Painterlyy Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I really like the first one Link to post Share on other sites
Guest <3RabbY1087 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 The most professional looking one is the first one. That choice would be much safer. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tokki Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ahhh thank you guys so much! Hm..may have to go shopping. I have a blouse that is like the first picture, but it is close to a Tiffany's type of color. Is that too bright?? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest F♥bulous Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 ya i like the first one too. hmm i dont think its too bright so it should be okay :] Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 5imply_5wt Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Ahhh thank you guys so much! Hm..may have to go shopping. I have a blouse that is like the first picture, but it is close to a Tiffany's type of color. Is that too bright?? humm the tiffany blue might be a bit too bright. depends on your skin colour though. if you are fair to white then you might be able to pull it off. but a darker blue might be better. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LycheeLa Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I like the first one the most! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Meenuh Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I don't think i'd feel comfortable going to a job interview with opened toe shoes. I don't even think i'd wear a skirt. I'd just go with something like #3. Pants and a plain blouse. If you are going to wear a skirt I think you should wear stockings as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest novemberbaby Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 All of them are nice but I'd say #3 just because pants is safer than skirts. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest _ATELIER Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i would always wear something on the lines of #3. i like pants. esp the editor ones from Express, tailored real nicee. Link to post Share on other sites
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