Casual job interviews?
By sedel1027
@sedel1027 (17846)
Cupertino, California
August 22, 2008 8:45am CST
Today I am "interviewing" for a job to teach children computer classes. The interview is super casual - at Starbucks.
Have you ever went on a job "interview" like this before? What did you decide to wear? (I have a feeling that the person I am interviewing with is going to be wearing clacks & a polo).
My only experience with this was when I was doing some web development work and I met a client at a coffee house. I dressed in slacks and a dress shirt.
2 responses
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
22 Aug 08
Personally, I think it is more stressful. I don't know what to wear or how early to get there or if I should order something to drink or wait for her....ack
@Interviewcoach (1)
• South Africa
7 Sep 08
Dress smartly and fairly conservatively. Always try to dress a level above the position you are interviewing for as this shows respect for the interview process.Even in a more casual environment you need to appear professional.A pair of tailored slacks with a smart shirt should be fine in this instance. Dress suggestions for different types of interviews are given at http://www.best-job-interview.com/interview-clothes.html
@dagda24 (366)
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22 Aug 08
This happened to me once when I applied to work in a shop as a teenager. I wore smart cloths still, as I did not know we would be going to a coffee shop for the interview.
I found the whole experience really strange. I felt like the casual situation was there to make me relax and say things I might not say in a more formal setting, but this just mae me more nervous as I thought it was a little tricksy.
