Hypothetical situations

[zianuray]

If you've been out of work for quite awhile, and you find that a certain place very near you will be holding a "cattle call" (accepting applications for entry-level) on a certain day at a certain time, do you

Comments

[the_dying_id]

I definitely wouldn't tell anyone who was more qualified than I was. It's a little selfish, but if they're better qualified, they should have an easier time finding a new job.

The rule I generally follow for interviews, is dress a little better than you would on the job.

[kimbari]

Question 1: What job? (IOW, answer #1)
Question 2: I'd go with answer #2. Nothing an employer likes better than someone who's ready to take the job NOW.

[spiritedrinoa]

First question - #1: I wouldn't be telling anyone, but then I can be pretty competitive. A friend of mine and I that have been job hunting only refer jobs back and forth that we see that we won't be applying for.

Second Question: Generally I try dressing a bit better than the job when going to interview for an office. I have to admit that when I've gone to apply for retail positions in the past, I tend to go business casual - slacks and a nice shirt/sweater. Granted, I haven't applied to retail yet since the economy flumped, s maybe someone else could provide better input on that one.

[settlingbones]

If it's not secretive information, I may share with some close friends who are also jobless but I wouldn't go broadcasting it.

For the applying, I would visit the store first and see what kind of atmosphere it provides me and how the employees dress. Probably kick it up a notch or two. You don't want to blend in so much they forget about you, but you also don't want to show up in a skirt and heels at a sneaker store.

For the interview, I would dress in more business casual attire, and depending on what kind of retail it is, snazz it up. (If they sell jewelry, I'll wear some. If it's sneakers, I may dress in slacks and somewhat business casual and wear sneakers that fit their style, etc etc.) It's important to look like you belong there!

[chordoflife]

1. Don't bother telling people, they'll find out anyway, just GO!
2. ALWAYS dress up.. regardless. Dressing up shows you are confident and professional.No need for a suit unless it's corporate, but decent dressy pants/shirt is good.