[allgiggles1984]

Anyone got any tips to share with the graduate? What to ask, what NOT to ask? What would you wear to a design interview? I know most design agencies don't have a dress code whereby they wear t-shirts and jeans. Should I still dress in work wear or go as myself in my casuals like they do at the agency? Hmm...please share your thoughts. Many thanks

[PointandStare]

I'm hot, you're not.

[allgiggles1984]

Originally Posted by PointandStare

I'm hot, you're not.

Now now, be nice. I meant what's good and what shouldn't be mentioned etc. I know wages aren't meant to be mentioned at the 1st interview. Only if you're asked to go in for the next one.

[Rik]

it varies from company to company. try to judge their personality.

a few hints.

if you are 'popping in for a chat' i say casual. Just seems off-putting to have someone come in wearing the funeral gear in that situation.

if it is a formal invitation to a interview. put the garb on i guess... or at least smarten up.

if the company has 'marketing' in the name or tagline. funeral gear

if it is some mumbling art director from 'funky co.' saying he will try and fit you in for a look at your portfolio. casual.

[allgiggles1984]

Originally Posted by Do Gooder

it varies from company to company. try to judge their personality.

if you are 'popping in for a chat' i say casual. Just seems off-putting to have someone come in with the funeral gear on in that situation.

Thanks. Generally I usually go in casuals when i've had interviews for work experience which is understandable but the other day, I went to an interview at a place where they design plans and it seemed so much more formal. Oh well...it's just a few things i'd like to know for future interviews.

[pagey]

Always usually good to make a good impression if it is a proper interview.

I don't think any employer would be surprised to see a candidate in a suit (or in your case some sort of smart girly wear).

Sound interested in everything they are saying, you could ask if there was any overtime involved, weekend work etc.

Just be yourself and you probably won't combust.

[allgiggles1984]

Originally Posted by pagey

Always usually good to make a good impression if it is a proper interview.

I don't think any employer would be surprised to see a candidate in a suit (or in your case some sort of smart girly wear).

Sound interested in everything they are saying, you could ask if there was any overtime involved, weekend work etc.

Just be yourself and you probably won't combust.

My sister met me at the train station and said WTH. I turned up in my casuals thinking it would be the kind of design agencies i've been to for work experience and YES, it was an interview and I should've have dressed more smarter. Damn me! Hopefully my work and attitude will have helped. * I hope so. I very well damn hope so!* I really want this job.

[itaaa]

when they ask you what your weakeness are, them em youre not gonna fall for that issh and sneakily morph your weakness into a positive. then call em a cunt. then leave with impressive exit. works like a charm.

[Paddy]

I've always been of the opinion that turning up in casual gear to an interview can show real confidence if done right.

I went in casuals for my interview but I wear a suit to work.

If you know your stuff you should be able to lead the interview yourself and avoid all those silly questions like “Do you have any weaknesses?” or “Do you have experience of working with a team?”

Know what you're talking about and ask plenty of questions and you'll be set in almost any interview.

[robin]

I would always go smart to any interview, a employer wants to see that you can be smart when necessary (for client meetings, presentations/pitches etc...). They also want to see that you have mada an effort for the interview, turning up in casual stuff just shows arrogance and sends out the message that you couldnt be arsed.

[Accurate]

Whatever the interview, still dress smart - you can't go wrong.

[CharmingMan]

what is the definition of smart though, Im sorry but I would feel like a complete cock turning up in a full-on suit when everyone else probably wearing jeans and a hoody.

[Shiro]

Better to turn up in a suit when everyone is in jeans and a hoody, then to turn up in jeans and a hoody when everyone is in a suit. It's an interview after all. You are supposed to be showing your best image. If your best image is jeans and a hoody, well that doesn't say much about you.

And if the style of dress at the place is jeans and a hoody, then when you show up to work after getting the job, you can wear that.

[CharmingMan]

not saying i would go in jeans and a hoody.

but i think a smart shirt and a sharp pair of jeans is sufficient

[CharmingMan]

I think my top tips for interview would be.

1. Know your shit, if you know what your talking about then you can feel confident about what your saying and that will carry in the inteview.

2. Try to relax and dont rush. Dont try to fill any akward silences or babble a load of nonsense. Be thoughful and consider any questions and just take your time in answering them.

3. Show an interest in the work that the company does even if you couldn't give a monkeys. Designers have massive egos when it comes to their work having them massages will score you points.

4. Spend bloody ages polishing your work and if you think something in there is shit, so will your interviewer....take it out. Better to have 5 cock on pieces of work than making an interviewer sit through 20 bit of mediochro rubbish.

5. Bring something to the interview that you can leave behind that is memorable.

6. Know how much your worth, have a figure in mind it comes to salary and if the company is offering you rubbish...walk away

[Coops]

Don't go for a design interview in a suit.

[oli]

Yeah, a smart shirt and trousers is what I've always worn to design interviews.

[brave-art]

Originally Posted by itaaa

when they ask you what your weakeness are, them em youre not gonna fall for that issh and sneakily morph your weakness into a positive. then call em a cunt. then leave with impressive exit. works like a charm.

haha made me chuckle!

I recently hired a guy to work alongside me. I found that most people bought too little work so take a varied amount of work showing how adaptable you are to diff techniques and programs.

Politness and being positive is key You wouldnt believe how many people I interviewed that didn't have any manners. I also asked this one guy what made him good for the job and he said:

'I think I have come to the right point in my life for this job'................right, yeah seeya!

[hawken]

I go looking like a player

never failed me. Leather winkle pickers, big belt buckle, tight jeans, shirt tucked in with sleves rolled up and chest bared by 3 buttons undone plus some sunnies hung there.

I advise to dress similarly if you are female too.

mirror your interviewer if you want the job for real. Look on the internet what "mirroring" is because I'm not going to explain it here.

[allgiggles1984]

Yup, I guess it matters about dress code. What about hand shaking. Do you shake hands before AND after the interview or just after. What other things should I keep in mind? I have another job interview tomorrow. Eek...I'm sure to make a 1st good impression this time! haha