Holy crap! I have an interview this week for a P/T job....

[wahwahwah]

So what do I wear, what do I tell them I have been doing for the past 5 years (beyond watching Trisha and eating chocolate!!!). Eeek!!!!!!

Career Break .
Whatever the job, dress smart but not too formal. Standard black work trousers and a bright top?

I was thinking of a suit. It's all I used to wear. Boring old suits. I do have a Boden shirt - too fussy and flowery though? Jacket maybe?

Why not go with the suit and be prepared to take the jacket off if you feel over-dressed?

As long as you look as though you've made an effort, it's really more what you say in the interview --unless the job has something to do with appearances?

I do get a bit sweaty when stressed out...

And another thing - they want me to tell them how much I want. How do I work out salary - is pro rata work out comparable with full time work (or does it generally pay less than full time)? It has been so long since I worked I am sure salaries have increased anyway.

Quote the full time rate. Shouldn't be lower rate for PT. Do you know what your old job pays now? That might be unrealistic though if you are so rusty.