Job interview tomorrow !

[mandalea]

So, I've called up for 2 grooming/riding jobs in the past 3 days - one already made an offer to somebody else, and the second one I just called and I have an interview tomorrow !

So, what should I wear ? It is an Eventing/ Dressage + Showjumping barn, because she mentioned an indoor and a SJ arena.

Seems very posh, and I want to make a good impression, as I really want and need this job.

What about nice jeans, a nice shirt, sweater/jumper, and my brand new never-been-worn-before riding boots ?

Hair will be in ponytail, and I will have to cut my fringe, since I can not see through it at the moment, and I plan on straightening it.

Dad is helping me with my resume (That's what he does), and I am stressing out ! :lol:

Anyways, she's nice and close, and it will be school holidays at first, because they start on Monday, and if I do after school, my bus goes past there, and I can walk.

:sigh: ! *Relax. Breathe in, breathe out... Keep breathing ! *

Ok, I'm off to raid my wardrobe !

[Amwrider]

I wouldn't wear new riding boots, they will look new and will not be "broken in" confortable. Wear your older boots, just make sure they are clean and not in disrepair.
Good Luck!

[harveyhorses]

Good luck! Neat and workman like, clean. I agree about the new new boots, just give everything one extra bit of what ever.
Keep us posted!

[HenryisBlaisin']

My old BO and I talked about this once, after someone interviewing for a working student position showed up in short shorts and flip-flops for the interview. She says that for her, the best impression would be in clean breeches, boots, and a clean polo shirt that was neither too tight nor too loose.

[Wonders12]

For future reference, anytime I'm visiting a new barn (even if it's not a job interview) I always ask 1) Is there a dress code and 2) Where should I park.

Almost always they say there's no dress code, but they'll go into detail about if it's a jeans/t-shirt barn or a breeches/polo barn.

Also, do you know if you're going to be riding? I would bring a helmet and gloves/crop and leave it in the car just in case. And I agree about the never been worn boots. Just clean and polish your old ones. You don't want to be in pain or have movement hindered during your interview.

Finally... breathe! They're human, too. :D Just walk in confident and ready to learn. Be "yes ma'am, no sir" the whole day. Especially if they want you to do something differently. And finally, smile and say "hi" to EVERYBODY you see. You never know who has a say on if you're hired or not.

You'll do great! Try not to stress (I know that's easier said than done.)

[mandalea]

Yeah, I'm thinking not using new boots, just seriously buff up my old ones.

I don't know if I'll ride, so I don't want to turn up in jodhpurs and such. I was planning on taking my helmet anyway, just in case. I can ride in jeans very easily.

I'm thinking nice clean jeans, navy blue polo shirt, or rugby polo, with a nice cardi, or my bomber jacket, depending on the weather. ?

So far, all I know, I'm riding dressage horses. That's it :lol: That's all she told me.

[nightsong]

You're in Australia; i don't know how they do things there. But the general advice for interview dress is "look like you already work there." Of course being neat and clean, and upgrading the look if the "regular" clothes are just too casual. Find out what kind of barn it is and what the "regular" wear is.

I'd NOT wear riding boots as the common complaint in this kind of job is that people want only to RIDE; not to work. New boots would REALLLLY give this impression. Leave your riding things in the car (they can't be that comfortable to walk around in, anyway) and look like you'll WORK.

If it's very posh, no jeans, certainly.

[mandalea]

I did a bit of a Google search, and the only horsey place on the same road is Peppercorn Park. The description is: Breeders of performance horses with Warmblood, Appaloosa, Thoroughbred and Arab lines.

I only have jeans and riding pants, and I don't really want to wear riding pants if I'm not going to ride.

I don't even know how 'posh' it is :lol:

Over here, typically, grooms wear jeans and riding boots. It's standard wear.

I've decided on jeans, polo or rugby, and a nice warm jacket, because it's going to be a bit chilly tomorrow. Plus, I have a riding lesson after, so it has to be suitable for that.

[danceronice]

If jeans are typical, I'd go with the clean jeans, nice polo, etc. Good luck! I hope you get the job if it's what you want to do!