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Interview on Monday - help me get it together please!

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LollipopViolet · 10/02/2017 09:56

I am very nervous about this interview, didn't think the phone interview went well so was surprised to be offered a face to face one. I like the sound of the role so want to do well - so want to look nice.

It's an admin role and all the admin/office based people I've met look so put together - how do I achieve similar?

I need to buy new smart trousers as mine are all baggy due to having lost weight, or tight due to not quite having lost enough Blush

Also need a new foundation as I hate the way my current one looks.

I have a smart bag in a cognac brown so will use that as I love how it looks.

Any other advice on how to look and feel good at this interview?

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Celeriacacaca · 10/02/2017 13:54

Next might be a good place to look. I got some wide legged gray fleck trousers there and they are great. Look good with a blouse, cardigans polo neck or shell top and jacket. Keep it simple with discreet jewellery and make up. Make sure your nails and hair are looking good, your shoes are clean etc. Good luck.

LiefieLiefie · 10/02/2017 21:58

Second Next, particularly the clearance. Also check out Zara if the sale is still on.

I have had a few interviews in the past couple of weeks and had a couple of different looks.

1 was a black shift dress similar to the picture (that's currently in the Next clearance sale for £18) with a Zara Chanel-style boucle jacket.

2 is cigarette trousers with a white shirt and contrasting colour blazer. Something like this and this

I currently have my eye on this for work, but you may not want a print. Also really like this

Interview on Monday - help me get it together please!
polyhymnia · 10/02/2017 22:44

Agree with celeriac - keeping it simple is best. For example I don't think the Asos 'flippy hem' dress would be a good interview choice - too fussy.

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LollipopViolet · 11/02/2017 13:48

Thank you all - I'm near a Next tomorrow so will have a look. Yesterday I got a new BB cream and colour corrector and now love how my skin looks so I'm getting there.

I did find some nice fitting trousers and a top in my wardrobe so if Next doesn't reveal anything it's not a huge problem.

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happypoobum · 11/02/2017 15:07

I do a lot of interviewing. Agree that nails and hair are very important. You will spend most of your time sitting across from the interviewers and they will only be looking at your from waist up (unless you are standing for a presentation?)

Be calm, smiley and confident. Remember, they want you to do well.

Good luck.

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LollipopViolet · 12/02/2017 19:25

No presentation, thankfully! It's weird, I had a 20 minute phone interview on Thursday where all the general questions were asked: about my last jobs, when I could start, my education and qualifications, whether I had any preference on hours (there's 2 start/finish times). It was one of the most detailed phone interviews I've ever had. So I don't really know what tomorrow will bring, apart from some English and Maths assessments.

I've just taken my old, chipped nail polish off. Am sorting my bag with all the ID and documents I need, will wash my hair later, and have an idea of what I'm doing makeup wise in the morning.

Must remember to BREATHE!!!

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CoffeeDiamonds · 12/02/2017 22:46

Good luck!

ChishandFips33 · 13/02/2017 07:02

Hope it all goes well

StealthPolarBear · 13/02/2017 07:04

Good luck lv!

TheVeryThing · 13/02/2017 07:13

Good luck today, let us know how you get on.

ReginaGeorgeinSheepsClothing · 13/02/2017 07:15

Good luck today!

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LollipopViolet · 13/02/2017 20:22

I looked awesome, but didn't feel the interview went that well. So I went and looked at pretty dresses and makeup to cheer myself up. Then booked a lesson/makeover with the lovely ladies at my local bare Minerals counter - they offered to do it before I went to meet friends for a meal on Monday :)

Also, BB cream applied with a brush is fabulous! I've been blending with my fingers up until now but tried it this morning and I'm converted!

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ChishandFips33 · 13/02/2017 20:47

Well if the interview doesn't get you the job you win on the make over front so not all bad news

Fingers crossed that your instinct is wrong (it was regarding the phone interview Grin) and they offer you the job Flowers

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LollipopViolet · 15/02/2017 10:17

Well, I didn't get a second interview. But you know what? I looked nice Grin and it was my first interview in over a year so onwards to greater things!

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StealthPolarBear · 15/02/2017 17:26

Oh I'm sorry :( never mind, good practice

TheVeryThing · 15/02/2017 18:39

Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure it will have been good interview practice. Best of luck with the job hunt

ChishandFips33 · 15/02/2017 21:50

At least you got some interview experience - and you found your look Smile

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