Interview Etiquette--What to wear?

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nomadologist

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Random question:

I have an interview for a hostess position at a restaurant down the street from me in a few hours. Since I've never interviewed for any jobs that didn't require a full business suit, I really don't know what to wear. Most of the people who work there have multiple tattoos and piercings, so I don't want to look too conservative and like I wouldn't fit in.

The place is a cafe that has a lot of vegetarian options and things like that. It's definitely a hipster enclave. :slanted:

Suggestions?
 
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STN

sou'wester
Um, there's a school of though that you should dress 'one up' from the place's dress code so you look like you've made an effort, but not like you won't fit in, so if everyone was in jeans, t-shirts and trainers, you might wear jeans, a slightly smarter top and shoes. Sorry, this is a bit vague, but I'm sure you can picture what is one step up the smartness scale from what the people there wear.
 
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nomadologist

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No this is helpful. I do want to look like I'm trying, but my resume is already a little heavy on the office work so I don't want to walk in there all herbed up looking like I'm ready to make a bunch of copies.

I have a dress that might work...

Any tips on how to brag about your potential abilities as a waitstaff member? ;) I really have limited experience ...
 
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nomadologist

Guest
Ha, no, but I wish I were making that kind of money!!

I know this one girl who worked at a more upscale (if you can fathom) "Coyote Ugly" type place where they had to do cabaret dancing on the bar and stuff like that. Show their breasts.

She made $700/night!!
 
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nomadologist

Guest
ok i'm wearing all dark colors 60s dress with leggings and boots, and my expensive-est jacket. headband.

wish me luck :eek:
 
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nomadologist

Guest
Waiting on a call...seems promising...not ideal in terms of money tho, I know I could make more. But I'm looking for low stress right now.
 
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nomadologist

Guest
It's a no-go: they said they can't take me because they don't want to pay anyone under the table. My boyfriend also told me I dressed too expensively and I shouldn't have mentioned my previous experience was 5-star because they probably thought I'd be unhappy at a less fancy place.

Goin to the northside to the fancy expensive restaurants today...
 
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noel emits

a wonderful wooden reason
nomadologist said:
It's a no-go: they said they can't take me because they don't want to pay anyone under the table. My boyfriend also told me I dressed too expensively and I shouldn't have mentioned my previous experience was 5-star because they probably thought I'd be unhappy at a less fancy place.

Goin to the northside to the fancy expensive restaurants today...
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I hate that attitude. Like if a place thinks you are overqualified.

If I didn't want the job I wouldn't be wasting my time applying for it you muppets!
 
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nomadologist

Guest
Exactly!! They did that evil thing, too, where they asked "how many hours do you want?" so I tried to come up with something that seemed fair but not too many, because I honestly don't mind, I would have been down to work 15! So when I said my number he was like "oh we might not have that many, I'm sorry!"

I think in the end I would've been dissatisfied there, though, because it was pretty clear to me that they thought I'd be wanting to leave for greener pastures.

Oh well. I think I'd do best at an Italian restaurant...
 
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nomadologist

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matt b said:
i'd blame it on the headband, personally
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A tasteful black headband? But I have really long hair and you're not supposed to have your hair falling into food when you work on waitstaff...
 
matt b

matt b

Indexing all opinion
may have made you look like a goth tennis player. up for bribes and a downer demeanor combination.
 
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nomadologist

Guest
i don't think you have a clear mental picture of what my headband looks like :eek:

it's more Catherine Deneuve in Belle du Jour than goth tennis player
 
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