What to wear for Olympic job interview

[cutteduppear]

Please, your advice with this.
I have an interview on Friday for a job with London 2012 as a team manager/coordinator type person (sorry but they haven't actually told me yet what the job is, see my other post on this for more detail!)

Anyway to fill the few days before the interview where I might actually find out what they want and how much they are going to pay me, I thought I'd panic about what to wear.

I am not a suit type person. I usually wear woodland work clothes (for my other job, landscaping), or jeans, skate trainers and jumpers, or I dress up retro to the nines for going out and dancing.
I have a naice tweed jacket and some skirts....

I really don't know what to wear. I assume jeans and trainers are out. I have to get to London and across it by public transport carrying an overnight bag too. I'm worried about turning up hot and flustered.

Told DP last night that I might go in full flourescent 80's running kit complete with towelling headband that makes your hair go like a mushroom, and keep jogging and doing star jumps through the interview.

Do you think they'd like that?

[thehairybabysmum]

Well done, sounds like you did well, shame about the lack of home working though... But good for the confidence I'd you are offered it.

[cutteduppear]

Well I looked fantastic in my swirly brown jersey number but the impact was slightly offset by all the thermals underneath and jumpers on top. So I crept into Pret (it's underground! All the shops at Canary Wharf are underground!) and like a bag lady spent ages with one coffee whilst I peeled off layers and repacked my case til it threatened to pop.
Swapped my leather boots for the red shoes too, I think I deserved a Brownie guide badge!

I may have affected my chances of success by mishearing one of the interviewers names and calling him Hashish but all in all it went well.

However if they offer me the job I won't be able to take it as there is no option to work from home at any point. They looked a bit dismayed when I brought it up as they as are well behind in their progress at the mo.

Thanks for all the advice though, I don't mind cos at least I got a new dress!

[cutteduppear]

[Angel786]

Sadly not else you'd be off to a MN advantage I work for another company in the same building.

[thehairybabysmum]

Good luck, update on here how you get on

[tethersend]

Oooh, late to the party as always... if you change your mind, there's a lovely 60s-style suit in the asos sale- skirt and jacket. Not for the faint-hearted though

[cutteduppear]

Wow really? Thanks! Will call them in the morning and check, otherwise I'll pm you, Angel.

Hey.
You're not my interviewer are you?

[Angel786]

I'd call and check in advance. The downstairs reception won't have space but once you get to the locog floor I'm sure they'll have somewhere for you. If not I'm in the same building you can pm me and I'll keep it on our floor (at another company in tge building, not locog) and you can collect when done if that helps?

[cutteduppear]

Canary Wharf. But I've seen that on the info they have sent me it says to please not leave any luggage in reception without notifying them.
So I guess I could do it if I did notify them?

[hippoCritt]

Left luggage still at Eustostation,where is interview?

[cutteduppear]

Ahahaha brilliant accessory. Don't think I'll have time to order it though!

The interview is on Friday, I'm going to a friend's bday party in town as well that night so if I don't get the job at least I won't have had a wasted journey!

I will let you know how I get on. I must do much swotting before then and plot somewhere to leave overnight bag during interview. Left luggage? Or has that kind of thing died out with bombs, etc?

[thehairybabysmum]

i would wear this too on your coat or bag

here

[canyou]

Wow you will look fab Good luck with the interview

[cutteduppear]

Right ladies!

In case you're interested in what I got in the end...
I trawled TK Maxx (scary)
Looked in Laura Ashley (pricey)
Mooched around Monsoon (embellishtastic)
And peeked into East (overpriced hippy twaddle)

In the end I went into H&M and found a lovely rust brown heavy jersey dress with a big scoop neck, fitted bodice and bias cut skirt. £25, hooray, on budget.

Will wear with petrol tights and red shoes as advised on this thread.
Black swing coat I already have, I'll look for a red scarf tomorrow.

It's a bit like this but better:
www.hm.com/us/product/98257?article=98257-A

[Angel786]

There was also a nice black and white pencil dress In The oasis sale?

If it's at 10 upper bank street, canary wharf when you get to canary wharf (on the jubilee line so easy if you come into London bridge or Waterloo?) take the upper bank street exit it's up a few escalators. When you get to the top and outside it's the big building on your right (shared offices with Clifford chance). If your interview is at 9am, 12-1pm or5-6pm give yourself a few extra mins as the lifts to the locog floors get v congested!

Good luck!

[cutteduppear]

Oh yes, well spotted!
Right...more searching, dammit...

[gomez]

Ahhhh but have you checked delivery you won't get it on time.

[gomez]

Would be fine I think. Some silver accessories and grey or black jacket.

Good luck.

[cutteduppear]

Is this too flowery? 1 hr to go!

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160721150718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2032wt_1270

[cutteduppear]

Damn! I missed the boden navy dress. I think Angels' yellow shift suggestion is too bright for me, though I love it, it's quite summery.
Any more suggestions?

[cutteduppear]

Hi Angel786, yes it is! Thanks for the tip.
Btw, do you know where exactly it is - the person on the phone was supposed to email me but nothing has arrived, I'm getting a bit nervous (can you tell?) and trying to track down some details. I'm travelling from Wales so need everything in place.

[Angel786]

Hi, is the interview at locog canary wharf? They all dress v casual there, but I'd still go smarter than the boden dress you've picked on eBay. If you like colour there's a nice bright yellow shift dress online oasis in the sale, would look good with a tailored jacket and heels. Otherwise I'd stick to darker colours, 80s sweatbands optional.

Good luck!

[canyou]

That sounds good, I love shoes and always remember what type people wear --it is a look at their real personality hidden behind the expected uniformity of work clothes

[cutteduppear]

Mind you, I do have some red shoes! Schuh Mary Janes with 2" heel. Mmm if I win the dress on ebay, maybe those with grey thick tights?

[canyou]

No I am bored with a tumble dryer argument at home so had a look