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LOL thanks everyone . I'm definitely looking forward to the first birthday since I started college that I don't have 2-3 exams! And happy birthday to you, Jpeterman.
Sorry. Is this better? I call myself the son my dad never had, since we like to do things like channel surf and tell each other off-color jokes. It drives my mom crazy sometimes.
You forgot everyone's favoritetrollmale poster, who likes to thump his chest and declaim about the superiority of foot euthanasia.
I think Sharpei5 is a dude, too.
Now that I'm here, I'm wearing a brownish gray Anne Klein pant suit with a cream-colored blouse and black pumps with tiny heels. I can't be trusted with anything more than a 1" heel.
P.S. My dad is just as klutzy as I am, and he is of average height and weight. He fell off the sidewalk and almost did a face plant just the other night when we were walking, in fact.
Yeah I'm a guy, and after reading through this thread I am relieved that I am, all I have to do is roll out of bed throw on a suit, run my hand through my hair and head off to interview. I feel for you ladies, I'm sure you all will look great whether your hair is straight or curly or your suit is black or brown or your blouse is red/blue/green/teal/orange/yellow. Lets hope your clothing will not be the deciding factor of whether you are admitted or not .
Maybe I missed the point of this thread, it could be about just talking for fun about interview attire. I guess this proves I'm a guy.
I have a question about hair as well. I'm a huge tomboy and I'm always really busy, so my hair is up in a ponytail every single day. My hair is really thin and straight (can't do a thing with it because it never holds, even in a bun). For my last interview I wore it half-up and half-down, but didn't like it at all. Do you think it would be ok to wear it in a ponytail for the interview (my preferred way), or should I just leave it down looking straight and lanky, even though down might be more 'professional'? I know the interviewers probably don't care at all...but its the whole first impression thing...
I was going to straighten my hair but worried that if it rains, it will be curl and frizz. I am now thinking about using my hairagami. With a little gel or hair spray it makes a perfect bun. Takes some practice, but I always get compliments on my hair when I wear it.
Nyanko and sumstorm, thank you for your comments and suggestions regarding unnatural hair color. You have definitely answered my question of how to wear my hair (if I tie it back the color is mostly hidden). I also asked all of the vets I work for if I should dye over it and they told me that leaving the color in will not be a problem. It was an issue I was concerned about, so thank you!!
Yeah, there may be folks out there that consider it unprofessional. I know if I do shave my head, I will need to wear scarves and such to keep it from distracting clients in the hospital. Even if the interviewer doesnt have an intentional bias against it, if it distracts them from your answers, it may create an impression in them that the candidate didnt say much even if you are very elegant. Not fair, but I have experienced it from the interviewers side.
We had a young woman come in for a zoo internship interview with a fair number of piercings (at least half a dozen in one ear, and a few less in the other, and at least one eye brow, one nose, and one lip.) I dont have any actual objections to piercings, and think many of them look very attractive on some individuals, but I admit the ONLY thing I could think about while she was interviewing was how delightful the macaws, raccoons, and kinkajous would find that jewelry and the risk of potential injury to her. Maybe she never would have worn them while working with those animals, I dont know. I do know that she came back for an interview the following year with no jewelry other than a few studs in her ears and we offered her the position. I didnt actually realize it was the same person until she brought it to my attention. Marvelous woman, but I was too busy going over the what ifs during the first interview to hear what she was saying.
RunTheWorld, I've heard the same thing - that for pre-vet, a skirt is considered unprofessional. No CLUE why, and it's perfectly acceptable in other fields, but since I hate skirts anyways I'll be sticking with a pantsuit.
Yeah I'm a guy, and after reading through this thread I am relieved that I am, all I have to do is roll out of bed throw on a suit, run my hand through my hair and head off to interview. I feel for you ladies, I'm sure you all will look great whether your hair is straight or curly or your suit is black or brown or your blouse is red/blue/green/teal/orange/yellow. Lets hope your clothing will not be the deciding factor of whether you are admitted or not .
Maybe I missed the point of this thread, it could be about just talking for fun about interview attire. I guess this proves I'm a guy.
I know some people in another thread said something about bringing things with them to the interview-a resume, a photo, an abstract, etc. Were you able to actually bring them out if necessary? Like, if you were talking about your research, is it appropriate to whip out your abstract for the admissions people to read or put in your file?
I don't think there is a problem saying something like "If you are interested in reading my abstract at a later time, I've brought copies." I would only do that if they seem really interested in learning more about it.
As it gets closer I'm getting more nervous about the whole thing. I don't know what shirt to wear under my jacket, I have no shoes yet, I don't know what to do with my hair, I don't have a padfolio. AHHH!! I feel like I'm so behind and I'm freaking out a little bit, but I don't even have time to freak out because of school.
Breath Bearby! You'll do fine. The biggest thing in any interview- be it behavioural or open file is that they want to get to know some part of you. You are always you (whoa a bit philisophical there) so you alread have the most important part.
As far as the shirt goes- I tried on half a dozen and one was really cute but not me it wasn't until the last one where the sales lady said "Oh you look much more comfortable and like yourself in this shirt". So find one that you feel comfortable in. Ditto for shoes.
I still don't have a padfolio and it was never a problem. Generally there was somewhere to set stuff down before the interview so if they give you a folder you don't have to take it in with you.
Finally, the debate about resume. Honestly they have a limited time to talk to you and just my experience, they just want to talk. In open file they have all that info about you so I think they want to make sure the duck quacks like a duck. In the behavioural its not so much what you've done as how you present it. I heard of one student at a school that does behavioural interviews- she talked about weight watchers in her interview.
You'll do great! Reading the SDN questions and practicing them with a friend really helped me. I hope they help you. Sorry this is long-winded and I'm new to SDN, I hope I haven't stepped on any toes, this is all just personal opinion.
I bought an awesome pair of Clarks. Clarks are always comfortable, and they have many ankle boots so that, if you're wearing pants, you don't have to worry about hosiery (which I hate and it's itchy). And they are so comfortable, and look great with jeans so you can wear them and love them for years. They probably run $100-$150 but hey, if you would buy them anyway... awesome investment.
So I have an interview at PEI next week and I'm still having issues. My dad thinks that the pant suit I bought doesn't look good (but I'm pretty sure nothing will ever be good enough for him). He wants me to do a skirt suit but there's been debate about whether it's looked down upon in vet med or not. The other problem I have with a skirt suit is that I think I would be freezing. I'm from the South and I've been cold here the past few days, I can't image trying to be comfortable in a skirt when there's snow everywhere. Anyway, still trying to figure out what to do. I think I'll probably stay with the pants because I'll feel more comfortable and be able to focus on the interview instead of what my legs/skirt are doing
So I have an interview at PEI next week and I'm still having issues. My dad thinks that the pant suit I bought doesn't look good (but I'm pretty sure nothing will ever be good enough for him). He wants me to do a skirt suit but there's been debate about whether it's looked down upon in vet med or not. The other problem I have with a skirt suit is that I think I would be freezing. I'm from the South and I've been cold here the past few days, I can't image trying to be comfortable in a skirt when there's snow everywhere. Anyway, still trying to figure out what to do. I think I'll probably stay with the pants because I'll feel more comfortable and be able to focus on the interview instead of what my legs/skirt are doing
So I have an interview at PEI next week and I'm still having issues. My dad thinks that the pant suit I bought doesn't look good (but I'm pretty sure nothing will ever be good enough for him). He wants me to do a skirt suit but there's been debate about whether it's looked down upon in vet med or not. The other problem I have with a skirt suit is that I think I would be freezing. I'm from the South and I've been cold here the past few days, I can't image trying to be comfortable in a skirt when there's snow everywhere. Anyway, still trying to figure out what to do. I think I'll probably stay with the pants because I'll feel more comfortable and be able to focus on the interview instead of what my legs/skirt are doing
Bringing back the old thread, read through it all and am worrying quite a bit about what to do. Got all excited looking at flights and starting to prep interview questions, but forgot for a day about the whole clothes/appearance part of it, ugh. I've never worn a pantsuit and feel like I would look ridiculous in one, but I'm afraid from all that's been said here that black dress pants and a blouse wouldn't be dressy enough. Not doing a skirt because I'm afraid of freezing to death. So don't know what to wear and need to figure it out really soon! Also, my warm jacket is a purple peacoat, I hope that doesn't look weird to wear with business attire, but freezing isn't in my agenda.
This is probably going to be a ridiculous question to most of you but I've lived in Miami, FL since graduating high school and have never had to deal with wearing a suit in icy/cold weather. I have an interview at Kansas in January and hear that it's quite cold and icy there during that time. Any advice from the ladies on what types of shoes to wear to the interview so that I don't end up slipping during the tour and falling on my butt??
I also need to go buy a suit made of thicker material. I've gotten spoiled living down here!
Has anyone interviewed for a school in the UK and worn a skirt suit? I have an interview in Scotland and am wondering what their view on skirt suits would be?
Has anyone interviewed for a school in the UK and worn a skirt suit? I have an interview in Scotland and am wondering what their view on skirt suits would be?