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To go to a job interview in jeans

55 replies

badgercat · 04/05/2017 20:10

I've stumbled across a job that's ideal for me, however I only found it yesterday and I have an interview tomorrow. We're in the process of selling our house so anything non essential is packed away, including anything suit like that I could wear to this interview.
I have smart dark blue jeans and a blouse, is it unreasonable to not want to spend £20+ on new trousers I may only wear once? (I shopped for cheaper today but found nothing more suitable) The position is kitchen assistant at a kids school, I have no experience in the role and haven't worked for 14 years so it's kind of a long shot anyway 🤔

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Wickmum75 · 04/05/2017 20:12

I wouldn't. Honestly, competition for jobs is so fierce you're putting yourself at a disadvantage immediately. Do you have a friend you can borrow something from?

sonjadog · 04/05/2017 20:12

Are they very obviously jeans, or could they pass as dark blue trousers (that are a bit jeany in style)? I would try to avoid wearing something that is obviously jeans at an interview.

Hassled · 04/05/2017 20:13

Do you have a friend you could borrow some trousers/a skirt from? I'm sorry - I just can't see a scenario in which you won't be judged for showing up in jeans, however smart they are. When you say stuff is packed away - do you mean they're in a box somewhere in your house? If you can get to the suit, then get to the suit.

kaytee87 · 04/05/2017 20:13

A £10 pair of Asda / primark trousers is better than jeans.

TooManyDamnKids · 04/05/2017 20:13

I'd stump up for the trousers personally. In my line of work before kids wearing jeans to the office was perfectly acceptable but I would still always present myself at interview in trousers and top or a smart dress.

RedHelenB · 04/05/2017 20:14

I don't think it is so important for a kitchen assistant th.

Fruitcorner123 · 04/05/2017 20:14

I wouldn't wear jeans for any interview i think it sends the message that you don't care enough to make an effort. Could you borrow something from a friend or family membet. If not could you nip to the charity shop first thing? If you have a blouse you just need a skirt or trousers. Good luck with the interview.

Btw i think anything plain will be fine. Have you tried the supermarkets they normally have things cheaper than £20? it doesn't have to be your favourite item or fashionable and you could resell on eBay.

FluffyMcCloud · 04/05/2017 20:14

I work in a school and jeans are a definite no, even kitchen staff, so I think it would put you at a huge disadvantage to go to an interview in jeans.

luckylucky24 · 04/05/2017 20:14

No. You can't turn up looking like you don't care enough to even dress properly.
they won't know care your reasoning, they will just think you are lazy.

Hercules12 · 04/05/2017 20:15

No school I've worked in would give you a job. It just screams you don't take it seriously.

Unicorndreamer · 04/05/2017 20:15

No no no. Immediately comes across as un professional. Go to asda or primark and get a pair of dress pants for a fiver if you really can't stretch for a pair of decent dress pants

toffeeboffin · 04/05/2017 20:16

As pp's suggested, Asda /Primark for a cheapie pair.

Unicorndreamer · 04/05/2017 20:17

I'd normally buy next dress trousers and a cheaper brand blouse. Please don't scrimp on trousers

Hassled · 04/05/2017 20:18

Don't think of it as shelling out for a job you may not even get - you're obviously looking for a job, so this won't be the only interview. You need an outfit on permanent standby.

bunnylove99 · 04/05/2017 20:18

No. I wouldnt recommend jeans. You will look far too casual as if you don't care enough about the job. Do as others have said and jump out to supermarket and get a cheap pair of trousers if you can't borrow any. Good luck at interview!

Primadonnagirl · 04/05/2017 20:18

What we think doesn't matter... it's what the interviewer thinks that counts and since you can't predict that you should err on the side of caution

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badgercat · 04/05/2017 20:20

They are more denim trousers than jeans.

Primark was my only hope today and they didn't have any suit type trousers to fit, neither did my local charity shop but I'll check them again in the morning just in case.

My appearance is neat, I won't look like I've not bothered but they'll still be jeans. I can't even wear a skirt if I find one as I only have ankle boots to wear 😕
(The stuffs spread out between our loft and parents houses, I'll have to unpack so many labelled 'clothes' it's not even a remote option)

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ScarletForYa · 04/05/2017 20:21

Yes, I would 100% for kitchen assistant. You'll be clean and they're dark blue with a blouse.

It's better than not going at all.

ScarletForYa · 04/05/2017 20:22

Good luck OP.

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badgercat · 04/05/2017 20:22

Just catching up with replies, I'm not job hunting, my youngest starts school in September so was waiting till then but this one is perfect hours.

Appreciate the advice !

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Unicorndreamer · 04/05/2017 20:22

Well at this time of night you are obviously just going to have to use what you have and you seem to have made your own mind up about oit fit. Good luck tomorrow . I hope it goes well

Scholes34 · 04/05/2017 20:23

If they're dark denim and the blouse is smart, I'd go for it.

mistermagpie · 04/05/2017 20:23

Could you get back to primark/Asda and get a smart dress? I've got quite a corporate office job with a dress code and wear a dress every day and it's totally appropriate. Dresses are easier because they are easier to get to fit and you don't need to match tops and stuff. Lots of mind were from Asda or primark.

Unicorndreamer · 04/05/2017 20:23

Outfit* darn phone

VerySadInside · 04/05/2017 20:24

I would go in jeans rather than not go if you can't buy or borrow.

I would then apologise, a simple, "Sorry for my attire, we are moving house and everything is packed up/unavailable". Interviewers are real people and if you sounded genuine then I'm sure they will take it into consideration.

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