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[QueenBex]

Woah, QB, remember to breathe!

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Oh wow that's awesome QueenBex! I hope it goes well! And as lcockitt said, remember to breath!

BREATHING? Yes I can do that! *phewphewphew*

[QueenBex]

Congrats Bex! Well done on the phone thing, just remember when you're on your way to the interview that you already got through that. As for what to wear, I don't know what you have nearby but you can get some nice smart clothes from the big Asda and Tesco stores, or somewhere like New Look or Matalan. All those stores have a good size range. I'd recommend you get a nice pair of smart dark trousers (the kind that are wide leg and have a stretchy waistband) and a colourful top. And some flat ballerina pumps too, because they are comfortable.

Drop me a PM when you can because I think I can help you!

ooo I hadn't thought of Matalan! haven't been in there for a while! I have a big Asda by me but I think they mostly focus on kids clothes... no harm in taking a look! I was thinking of going to TK Maxx to look for shoes, I've had some from there before, surprisingly good value and good products (their clothes are a different matter).

Some people dress to the nines when they interview. But I refuse to get a suit. So last time I wore a nice shirt, nice pants, blazer, and a pair of flats and it worked. I totally relate to your clothing woes! I can't balance on heels (and have large feet), and I am too tall for most pants (and as you put it, rather "huggable") so getting a nice outfit together at the last minute for me means some shopping luck!
Just do what you can and good employers will look beyond the clothes anyhow - they are looking for someone who "fits" not someone who over dresses

Yeah, I don't want to go overboard, but I definitely need something!

Conga Rats Queen B! I am in your boat in all ways. I've been out of work since my early 20s (basically was fired from my crappy hourly gas station job for cash shortages because they refused to put security cameras up at the store and being right next to a major highway and having a nice little back road made it super easy for people to get gas and run without paying and the cashiers had to eat that cost). After that I just stayed home to raise my daughter because whatever job I could have gotten's paycheck would have just went to childcare now that the hubby was working. I'm looking to get back into the job market but I have no skills anymore. LOL! I also understand the clothing ordeal as well being similarly "endowed". LOL!

Skills and qualifications don't seem to make much of a difference these days...

Best of luck to you! Remember you are a Queen and queens get what they want!

YES! Of course! Thank you for reminding me

[RMDC]

Clothes design for women is a total obnoxious patriarchal crapshoot. Don't worry - even if your interviewer is some clueless dudebro who can always find his size pants anywhere he shops, he won't expect you to be cosplaying a high-powered corporate barrister. Like kuja said, they want someone who'll fit the environment.

Anyway, you know how to wield a needle if you need to fight your way out past a horde of ninjas!

[MeiTow]

Seems to matter here Queen B. :\ All I ever see is "Entry level position. Must have 3-5 years experience." How is a position that requires five years experience "entry level"?! I've been turned down from more than one job because I only have a basic knowledge of Excel because I never use it and Outlook for the same reason although one email client is much like another and not that difficult a skill to master. :\

With the economy the way it's been there are way too many people needing jobs that companies can be very picky. *shrugs*

[QueenBex]

Clothes design for women is a total obnoxious patriarchal crapshoot. Don't worry - even if your interviewer is some clueless dudebro who can always find his size pants anywhere he shops, he won't expect you to be cosplaying a high-powered corporate barrister. Like kuja said, they want someone who'll fit the environment.

Anyway, you know how to wield a needle if you need to fight your way out past a horde of ninjas!

hahaha! indeed!

Seems to matter here Queen B. :\ All I ever see is "Entry level position. Must have 3-5 years experience." How is a position that requires five years experience "entry level"?! I've been turned down from more than one job because I only have a basic knowledge of Excel because I never use it and Outlook for the same reason although one email client is much like another and not that difficult a skill to master. :\

With the economy the way it's been there are way too many people needing jobs that companies can be very picky. *shrugs*

Oh well, experience, definitely matters! I meant more about qualifications, there are some grades I wish I had never wasted my time on and done more on what I would've enjoyed rather then what i thought would be good for a career. :p

[QueenBex]

PHEW!! Interview done! And I think... it went ok. I'm glad I got some smart clothes, everyone else was dressed up too, only one guy didn't have a tie and there was a woman in a knitted jumper, but apart from that they were all dressed to the nines. I really need some interview practise especially when asked about my strengths and weaknesses. Also, I have no idea how I managed to do the maths test, oh my! Am I rusty! Been a long long long time since I answered questions on finding volumes and mean, median, mode and range. It felt intense to be sure!

So thats the college one over with, they'll send on my application to the employer now and we'll have to wait and see. But I think it was ok...

I didn't run away, I was just on time after the bus was late, and I only went "err" twice! Can I count that as a success?

[blackmageheart]

Can I count that as a success?

YES!

[QueenBex]

Can I count that as a success?

YES!

Yey!

[kuja.girl]

Can I count that as a success?

YES!

Yey! :D

confirmation yes!
Last year I was I nearly ran away from a job interview the night before (had to give a presentation the next day). I was super freaked out. So anytime you push yourself to do something scary, no matter the outcome, is a win in my book.

[RMDC]

Yep, that's a big win!