Dresscode for a 30 minute assessment?

56lbstogo
56lbstogo Posts: 4
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My interview letter says I have a "work based assessment". It's not an interview (that's the next day). So, what should I wear:
1) Formal shirt and trousers
2) Formal shirt, tie and trousers
3) Full suit (Formal shirt, tie, blazer and trousers)

If it makes a difference, it's for the local government so it's a big job and I'm very nervous.

I only have one suit. It's grey/silver and I'd rather not wear the same one two days in a row. I don't want them to know that I only have one suit.

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  • 56lbstogo
    56lbstogo Posts: 4
    Erm, any help?
  • kinkyslinky16
    kinkyslinky16 Posts: 1,469 Member
    2. You still need to look nice but a suit probably isn't necessary for just an assessment (assuming this is computer based). But they will be taking a look at you.. so make sure to look sharp.
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    I would wear a suit.
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    Oh, just saw you only have one suit. Do you own any sportcoats? Can you borrow a suit?

    Otherwise, slacks with shirt and tie and nice shoes
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Tux it up!
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  • kinkyslinky16
    kinkyslinky16 Posts: 1,469 Member
    Tux it up!
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  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    I would also wear 2.

    EDIT: Good luck.
  • darkrose20
    darkrose20 Posts: 1,139 Member
    shirt, tie, trousers. save the suit for the interview.

    GL!
  • Drama_Free_Zone
    Drama_Free_Zone Posts: 149
    If you only have one suit.. Go for the shirt, tie and trousers, stop by JC Penny or somewhere and get a cheap vest. If your young and just entering the job force, an employer will be more impressed by your willingness to try and present yourself professionally than your financial ability to do so.
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Shirt tie, trousers.
    Good luck!
  • EddieHaskell97
    EddieHaskell97 Posts: 2,227 Member
    Do not wear a vest. Do not wear a vest. Do NOT wear a vest.

    Wear the suit twice if you have to, especially if you aren't going to be meeting with the same people twice. However, if you're going to be running into the same people, then shirt, tie, black dress pants and save the suit for the interview.
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    My interview letter says I have a "work based assessment". It's not an interview (that's the next day). So, what should I wear:
    1) Formal shirt and trousers
    2) Formal shirt, tie and trousers
    3) Full suit (Formal shirt, tie, blazer and trousers)

    If it makes a difference, it's for the local government so it's a big job and I'm very nervous.

    I only have one suit. It's grey/silver and I'd rather not wear the same one two days in a row. I don't want them to know that I only have one suit.

    I'd go with #2 (formal shirt, tie and trousers). Leave the blazer for the interview.

    I think a vest is a bit much.

    Don't wear a tuxedo. :laugh:
  • TheBrolympus
    TheBrolympus Posts: 586 Member
    My interview letter says I have a "work based assessment". It's not an interview (that's the next day). So, what should I wear:
    1) Formal shirt and trousers
    2) Formal shirt, tie and trousers
    3) Full suit (Formal shirt, tie, blazer and trousers)

    If it makes a difference, it's for the local government so it's a big job and I'm very nervous.

    I only have one suit. It's grey/silver and I'd rather not wear the same one two days in a row. I don't want them to know that I only have one suit.

    What would you be wearing daily to the job? Go one step over what the normal work attire would be. If it's a suit type of job, wear a suit.

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