Help with management interview for Monday

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Ok, so I applied for a management position at a clothing retail store over in Canberra. My application basically went as follows;

"I am a young mum and looking to return to full time work. I don't have clothing retail experience, as you have stated as prefered; I find it quite difficult to gain experience in an industry that prefers experience for you to get employed in the first place! I have supervisory experience in the retail hospitality sector and found it to be exciting and that I thrived in the position. I feel that it is my positive attitude, enthusiasm and determination to succeed that makes me suitable for this position"

I applied as a "joke". As in, hey, I am seriously interested, but they are 'so' not going to take this seriously, but what do I have to lose?

Well, I have an interview. On Monday. And I am freaking out. I know I am capable of this job, if she offered me an interview without even a phone conversation they obviously like my attitude and think that I can be a suitable candidate, but how on earth do I pull that off at an interview?

What do I wear, how do I do my hair, make up / no make-up. This is the kind of job I have always been too scared of, I have no fashion sense and whilst I know how to looke hot in make up, businesslike; nah-ah.

Oh, it is for Katies. I don't even own clothes that fit well at the moment. The only suitable things I have already is some nice shoes... and we're broke so I have to ruffle an outfit out of, nothing.

So, ummm, yeah, help? Help me sound good, look good, feel confident?

[Oorki Galoorki]

definatly wear makeup..(its one thing i learnt going for a retail job)
you dont have to be super fashionable.. just classic would suit katies..
Good luck!

[angelaartsstudent]

Be yourself. There is NO point in faking anything then having to hold it up if you get the job. :-)

Just be you. Be honest. Be cool.

Katies...I'd say a pant suit or something close to it. Plain or pinstripe dark pants, shirt/blouse/top with a collar, plain jewellery, natural makeup.

You knock 'em dead.

[Pandora]

Katies...I'd say a pant suit or something close to it. Plain or pinstripe dark pants, shirt/blouse/top with a collar, plain jewellery, natural makeup.

Aparet from teh fact that its a management position, Katies is relatively conservative so yeah, I'd go with that, presentation wise. You could probaby wear a long/three quarter sleved top too if you wore a jacket, even if you took the jacket off.
Makeup, def natural colours, or pinks even depending what suits your skin tone.

You dont want to lie or exaggerate unecesarily about anything else - you havent so far, and look where it has got you.

Good luck! Being a mum too, generally indicates you have good management skills! You generally need to!

[LimeSlice]

Well done!

Perhaps try an op shop if you need a new pair of slacks? Nice things often for a few dollars

Make sure your nails and shoes are clean. Always the first thing I looked at befor ehiring anyone for any position - oh and iron your clothes


Be yourself and knock em dead huni!

[Footsteps]

good luck ash,
knock em dead...
love rach xx