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« on: June 10, 2005, 03:06:46 PM » |
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As an artists most of my working clothes fit into the 'studio/industrious' classification and are not fit for interviewing in, what is acceptable for interviewing these days. I know that I need to feel and look comfortable and a suit would be over the top, but am lost past carharts and turtlenecks
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 03:22:22 PM » |
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1. be confortable
2. be yourself
3. meet their expectations
4. remember that you want to be memorable
5. don't worry, if you are who you are, and can make them believe, you will be hired.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2005, 04:22:15 PM » |
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STYLE---COLOR---FIT---essential in your field. Start with black---a simly black skirt or sleek pants in a dressy fabris thatfit you right and look good. Plain but not casual, you know? Then make your color and style statement with the top---a shell (cheap, target) coverd by a fabulous jacket with interestingfabric, design, color--a concept jacket, something like you would paint or sculpt. I fyou know a fabric artist get her/hm to come with you/advise you. Then add simple but stuning earrings, accessries; make sure if you wear glasses they are odd andup to the minute and look good on you. YOU ARE A CREATIVE TYPE---dress like one. Good luck.
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2005, 05:14:46 PM » |
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auathoranon gives good fashion advice. I think many people on hiring committees are offended if you dress too casually.
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anon
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2005, 08:25:56 PM » |
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A black wool trouser suit, comfortable walking shoes, and a turtleneck for cool weather (perhaps with ethnic or original jewellery)
For warmer weather, black suit in linen or silk with silk or cotton shirt.
The nice thing about a basic black suit is that you can use it as a suit or a separates for
almost any occasion, dressed up or down as needed.
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tt arts
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2005, 05:55:48 AM » |
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You need to wear a suit.
You do not need to impress anyone with your creativity as expressed in your clothes: you've already done that with your slides as evidenced by the fact that you've received the interview. Congratulations!
You do not need to look like the people who are interviewing you. You need to look like a professional job candidate. The people interviewing you already have jobs. They can wear what they want. You can't.
Yeah, I'm comfortable in swiss-cheese jeans and a tshirt so thin from age you can see every seam in my bra when I'm in my studio, too. The imortant thing is that for interview, I look good in my suit. Looking comfortable may be important, but, frankly "being comfortable" isn't. I don't mean you should wear clothes that pull or pinch or heels that make you walk funny. I mean that even if you're not used to wearing suits, big deal. Just put it on.
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2005, 06:22:28 AM » |
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A friend of mine, who's an art historian, dressed a little funky when she interviewed for her job (a purple jacket or scarf or something like -- not unprofessional, obviously). The job was in an art department, so she felt she had more leeway. If it had been an art history department, she says, she would have dressed more conservatively.
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2005, 12:11:25 PM » |
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Thanks for all the advice, considering the average tempature where I am interviewing is about 95 before the heat index, a suit was out of the question, plus everyone I tried on was not a good fit at all. So I found very nice black tailored slacks a slightly longer oxford shirt in a cool blue, and new unscuffed shoes.
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