Tomorrow I have a job interview at a cupcake shop. I've never had a job before and I'm uncertain as to whether or not I'd need a resume in a situation such as this or if they'll just ask me questions about my experience/myself.
Any help is appreciated.
Additionally, what sort of clothing is considered appropriate for an interview at a job like this? I know the business look is always good for other jobs but something like this... what's appropriate and what isn't?
Thank you!
Be Prepared For Job Interview Success
Recommended Answer:It's best to bring a resume with you so that they'll have more information about you. GCFLearnFree.org has free tutorials on how to prepare for interviews: www.gcflearnfree.org/interviewski… It includes instructional text, informational graphics, examples, and even interactives for you to practice what you've learned/actually apply what you've learned. It discusses what you should wear to an interview and what questions you can anticipate being asked.
It's best to wear professional clothes to an interview, even if the attire you would wear during employment is much more casual. Something fitting for an office environment, so dress slacks, dress shoes, a nice blouse, tasteful jewelry, clean, neat hair and general clean and tidy appearanceIf you need additional help for things like writing a resume or job searching, there are tutorials for that as well: www.gcflearnfree.org/career
Hope it helps and Good Luck!
5 Types of Job Interviews
- As for the resume, if you have one, bring it, no matter how trivial or casual the job may seem. Even if they don't care to see it, it doesn't hurt.
As for clothing, a general rule of thumb is to always dress at or one step above the person who will be interviewing you. If you suspect the interviewer will be wearing ripped jeans and a batter-stained t-shirt, then khakis and a casual shirt should suffice. If, on the other hand, you have noticed that the staff dresses casually but clean and kept, you would be ok to go with slacks or a casual skirt.
- It depends. If you have volunteer experience, or worked babysitting or mowing lawns, ect. then bring one. If you haven't, I'd just bring a reference sheet. Try to find teachers or other people who know you well. If you go to church or any other religious site, put down your pastor/minister. Believe it or not it seems like a lot of places like when you put down a religious representative.
I don't try to dress one step a head and do fine, you'd be surprised at times. I got hired half way through an interview wearing jeans. Wear something comfortable. I'd go for nice pants (kahkkis or slacks), and a button down shirt or some nice top. If you wear make up, don't wear eye liner all the way across the bottom and do it thin. Wear mascara, and make sure your lips aren't chapped. Be sure to wear closed toe shoes (but not sneakers), because they might give you a tour.
- You need a resume. And references, and a cover letter. Other people applying will bring these things and look much better than you.
You need to wear black pants or a black skirt, and a nice blouse. Wear sensible nice shoes.
Be early. Smile a TON. Keep good eye contact.
Last thing...don't listen to people commenting on this being like "la la do whatever" because it is better safe than sorry.
