Trousers or skirt...........

[HRHQoQ]

which one for my interview tomorrow.

I have a very limited amount of clothes - and have this interview tomorrow.

I've got two choices for my 'bottom' half.

1. A pair of black (slightly worn between the thighs but not obviously so - unless you're looking ) pair of Matalan trousers.
   
   
2. A black gypsy skirt (almost brand new only been worn 2 times )
   
   The top - well I'll pick which ever of my 'smart' tops is clean atm

[QueenVictoria]

Trousers.

Whats the interview for btw?

[paolosgirl]

Trousers trousers trousers! No gypsy skirts for interviews, I'm afraid. Keep your legs together, though

[chicagomum]

I'd go with trousers. tbh feel gypsy skirts is a bit casual for an interview.

[HRHQoQ]

care assistant - I was thinking trousers too - I feel more comfortable in them - feel awfuly self conncious in skirts (hence the reason I've only worn it 2 times - despite having bought it just after christmas)

[Carmenere]

Can't really go wrong with plain black trousers

[HRHQoQ]

ok - guess that's decided then - trousers it is (better just go check they're clean - and if not chuck 'em in the machine - they're 'cheap' ones so dry quickly).

Tops - do I got for 'pastels' or 'bold'?

[QueenVictoria]

Bold. IMO something memorable (but not for the wrong reasons - no flourescents, or excessive cleavage ).

[paolosgirl]

Ah, but bold can show up the sweaty pits if you're nervous!

[HRHQoQ]

the bold's are really bold - eg red

The pastel tops I've got are probably more likely to show up my sweaty armpits

[QueenVictoria]

Reds good. I suppose pastels are okay but not pale blue or yellow.

Dont ask me why.

[HRHQoQ]

okey dokey - black trousers and red top it is then

[colditz]

Hi QoQ I am a senior care assistant, so you can ask me stuff if you like!

The most important thing IMHO is to have scrubbed clean hands, minimal makeup if any, neat tied back/up hair and a HUGE smile.

And definatly trousers. If you have a blue top I would wear it if I were you, as most care assistant uniforms are blue, and it will help the manager to picture you doing the job

[HRHQoQ]

ok - will make sure my hands are clean
I don't wear make-up so that's not a problem
and my hair is just about shoulder length - not quite long enough to tie back though, so shall make sure it's tidy.

[colditz]

if it is shoulder length try to tie it or pin it back, they can be quite strict about hair

Still cannot picture how long it is though, so feel free to ignore me

[colditz]

How did that go then?

[HRHQoQ]

most of the update is on there

(I tied my hair back btw - it's just long enough)

[colditz]

that she had so many applicants for a night shift post! In my local paper there are currently 15 care assistant posts advertised, and I live in a small town. And it's not Bournemouth.

good grief, we can't find night workers for love nor money at our home

[colditz]

what did you wear?

[HRHQoQ]

black trouser and red top and 'sensible' flat - but black and smart - shoes.