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bobbdobbs
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way to go JJ.  Now why is my booking form saying I want to go to Iraq insstead of Cumbria?!!!!! _________________Finally joined Flickr
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| Wed May 13, 2009 8:18 am |
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Zippy
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They're very similar, I can understand the mix-up  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx"  This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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| Wed May 13, 2009 8:26 am |
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big_D
What's a life?
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The company I work for regularly have people in for a test period, where they work on live projects for a couple of days, to see if they come up to scratch...
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hifidelity2
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Location: London
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Good luck JJ Booked my holiday - typed in "JJ secret Back door" into the promo screen and got it all free
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lacloss
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  | | | | big_D wrote: Remember, at the interview, you are selling yourself. If you can't be bothered to put yourself in the best light (smart clothes or suit), then why should they "buy" you?
Sure, if you are going for a job in a superstore or a fast food restaurant, then it is overkill and will probably be seen negatively.
As the job you are going for is for a job that includes "in the field" time, representing the company on customer sites, you should present yourself as best you can.
I went for an interview with a friend, he wore deck shoes, jeans, t-shirt and jumper, good brand names, but still... And I went in shirt, trousers and smart shoes. I got my part of the contract in 10 minutes, after 2 hours talking, my friend still hadn't got his side of the contract (although it wasn't all down to clothes).
I went for an interview as a sys admin and I wore a suit (in fact 2, a different suit for the second interview). Sys admins, at least in Germany, are known for wearing jeans and t-shirts, but I was going to a conservative company and wanted to sell myself. If they see I am smart, they will probably spend more time listening to what I have to say, as opposed to wondering whether I could smarten myself up. The fact that if I am going to be crawling under desks, once I've gotten the job, I'll be wearing jeans and a t-shirt, is irrelevant.
Also, I agree with the others, SHAVE! I have a goatee, but I made sure I was clean shaven around the beard and the beard itself was trimmed and neat. Also think about getting a haircut the day before the interview. | | | | |
my sentiment's exactly,get the job then you can wear what the company allows for the work . 
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Zippy
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The suit worked!!! JJ got the job Tons of Dancing Rodents from both us Reds, can't wait to celeb at the weekend.....d'you wanna buy my car now??  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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John_Vella
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Has he actually said that he's got the job? The last update I saw said that he was going to play with their systems for a couple of days... unless I've missed something. _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker  Sorry  I'll behave now. Promise
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jonlumb
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He posted over on his forum.
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John_Vella
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Ohhhhh... thanks Jon, and congratulations JJ, hope you enjoy your new job!  _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker Sorry I'll behave now. Promise
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Zippy
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Are you accusing me of posting rumour and conjecture Mr Vella?? I got a text from my Mister alerting me to the good news but I've been sooooo busy today I haven't been able to get onto the Wired until just now to congratulate him. _________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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John_Vella
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No, I'm just wondering whether I'm getting forgetful in my old age. _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker Sorry I'll behave now. Promise
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JJW009
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Thanks It's not 100% official until I sign on the dotted line, but I have a verbal agreement which I'm happy with So I now have a couple of weeks "holiday" to prepare for the idea of getting up in the morning and working for a living. Gulp, horrifying concept! _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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AlunD
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Welcome to the real world
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John_Vella
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Don't be daft, he's going to be working in I.T! What the heck has that got to do with the "real" world, what that is? _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker Sorry I'll behave now. Promise
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