What to wear???

Re: What to wear???

Katie B — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:38:03 GMT

They do dresses? ooo I love wearing dresses more than trousers. Although dogs sticking their heads up there doesn't sound appealing lol!

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Tracey Louise — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:45:19 GMT

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I have known a few VNs that love wearing the uniform dresses though, but i have never understand why? I couldnt possibly shave my legs that often! Embarrassing as it is to say that lol

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Yes I am one of them. Why? because most of the uniform manufacturers only produce trousers and tunics in limited size range. Grahame Gardner wouldnt ever buy from them again even their made to measure, and yes the measurements were right, looked lousy on me. (I worked for corporate at the time and complained to area manager that the uniform made me look deformed - he commented that for that uniform to fit and look half decent on anybody they would have to be deformed!)

At least I can get a dress that either fits me well or is easily altered, and its a damn sight cooler in the summer - and if you are locumming and buying your own dresses its cheaper than buying tunic and trousers.

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I too love my dresses! Can't wear them at the mo though, they look like tents due to my diet! Must order some more before the summer. Like them with thick tights in winter.

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I think the dresses look really nice, so smart and professional, i do like to see them worn.

I would just feel so self concious in one, like when you are straddling rotties etc, but then again i have split a few pairs of trousers doing that too hehe

Re: What to wear???

Steph Phillips — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:14:56 GMT

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I do find the only disadvantage to dresses is dogs sticking their heads up them

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hahahaa!!!

Re: What to wear???

Vicky RVN — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:14:38 GMT

I do find the only disadvantage to dresses is dogs sticking their heads up them

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Vicky RVN — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:13:54 GMT

Hehe! True they are always tent like....just more so than they used to be! Hmmmm i'm no good at needle work! Mine as getting a bit thin anyway so could do with some new ones.

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Sal the 1st — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:09:08 GMT

my dresses always look like tents I havnt had the nickname of 'Hattie' or 'matron' for the last 20 odd yrs for nothing (Hattie Jacques)

but since I started my diet last July I have gradually been taking in the side seam on my uniforms (dead easy to do)

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Vicky RVN — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:59:37 GMT

[quote user="Sal (the 1st) Holesworth VN CMH Chyp (M)PNLP"]

[quote user="Tracey Louise Mullins RVN"]

I have known a few VNs that love wearing the uniform dresses though, but i have never understand why? I couldnt possibly shave my legs that often! Embarrassing as it is to say that lol

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I too love my dresses! Can't wear them at the mo though, they look like tents due to my diet! Must order some more before the summer. Like them with thick tights in winter.

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Sal the 1st — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:47:10 GMT

[quote user="Tracey Louise Mullins RVN"]

I have known a few VNs that love wearing the uniform dresses though, but i have never understand why? I couldnt possibly shave my legs that often! Embarrassing as it is to say that lol

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maybe I am just old fashioned or maybe its a throw back to my school days - I went to a school where ladies were not allowed to wear trousers EVER.

smart trousers or smart skirt for interview I dont really care which but if an interviewee appeared in jeans I can guarrantee if I was doing the interview they wouldnt find themselves working alongside me unless jeans were part of the uniform. Sensible heels, no long nails, discrete nail polish if at all, minimal makeup, no crazy hair, lose the piercings, no bare midriffs (yes it did happen once!) discrete perfume (ie one that doesnt leave people gasping) and fresh breath - think that just about covers it. And the most important bit - the ability to smile!

Re: What to wear???

Steph Worsley — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:36:15 GMT

I agree, I have often worn suits for job interviews, or at least smart skirt/trousers and a blouse or very smart jumper. The only thing that has been a downside is when I have driven a long distance my outfit has often been crumpled!

I would never think of wearing jeans to a job interview (dont think I even did that when I went for my saturday job way back when!!!) I would prefer someone to dress very smartly for an initial interview and then call them back and tell them to bring a uniform to muck in if needed

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Claire Cameron — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:26:49 GMT

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Personally, I don't get the idea of dressing in a suit of skirt for a VN interview - I dunno - it just doesn't seem to sit with the job somehow - I mean c'mon - most VN's I know wouldn't be seen dead in a skirt unless they were on a night out

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I have known a few VNs that love wearing the uniform dresses though, but i have never understand why? I couldnt possibly shave my legs that often! Embarrassing as it is to say that lol

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I wore a suit to my most recent interview (I got the job)

Regardless of the job I firmly believe you should dress formal.

Particularly if we want to be taken seriously as a profession. When I was interviewing candidates, their appearance, and interview wear was hugely important to me.

Rather over dress than under dress.

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Tracey Louise — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:36:14 GMT

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I have known a few VNs that love wearing the uniform dresses though, but i have never understand why? I couldnt possibly shave my legs that often! Embarrassing as it is to say that lol

Re: What to wear???

Phrin Vernon RVN — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:24:23 GMT

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I think you cant go wrong with smart black trousers, flat shoes or low heels and a smart top. That cant possibly offend anyone!

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Thats the sort of thing I tend to wear - black trousers, smart jumper, and sensible flat shoes - therefore, if you get asked to muck in for a couple of hours you are dressed suitably, but you also look smart for the interview.

Re: What to wear???

Sian Brew — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:59:51 GMT

Wow, didnt expect so many replies to this post. Cheers for the advice and good lucks! Ill let ya all know how I get on

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emmRAR — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:32:07 GMT

For my interview I wore jeans, black shoes, a black jumper and a coloured scarf. I got the job - but my boss did mention in the interview that jeans were fine on that opportunity but not to wear them to work So I would go with black trousers instead!

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Vicky RVN — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:23:11 GMT

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I think you cant go wrong with smart black trousers, flat shoes or low heels and a smart top. That cant possibly offend anyone!

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That is what i would wear.

Re: What to wear???

Katie B — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:26:52 GMT

[quote user="Bizzy McClure"]

I think you cant go wrong with smart black trousers, flat shoes or low heels and a smart top. That cant possibly offend anyone!

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Haha very true Bizzy!

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Honeybadger — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:50:02 GMT

I think you cant go wrong with smart black trousers, flat shoes or low heels and a smart top. That cant possibly offend anyone!

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Katie B — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:34:13 GMT

Sorry Sian for that last post on your thread hun, just saw red. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in hun and knock em dead!

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Tracey Louise — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:33:14 GMT

I am interviewing at the moment, and i think it looks great when people turn up in a suit, shows they have made a real effort and it dosn't put me off that someone is overdressed.

Although I do agree that your personality and interview skills are more important.

But I certainly would not expect someone to turn up in a work uniform to an interview!

Smart casual is fine though. Like some have said, plain trousers and blouse or smart sweater, and shoes (maybe not kneehigh boots, like someone suggested).

I personally use a first interview for meeting the individual, asking them questions, going through their cv etc and call them back for a second interview if I like them. In the second interview we let them work with us for a couple of hours, but never on a first.

Hope your interview goes well, let us all know how you get on x

Re: What to wear???

Katie B — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:14:59 GMT

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I never wear a suit and never have done for any interview. I generally wear an 'office style' dress + smart cardigan, black opaque tights and heeled knee high boots or smart shoes for anything formal/interview-type thing.

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Agree, glad I aren't the only one to suggest interview clothes lol!

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Please don't take this the wrong way, Clothes mean nothing if you don't have correct grammar. "You weren't ( I wasn't) the only one to suggest interview clothes." You can dress up all you like but if you speak that way or even write a letter to the practice with poor grammar you may lose a chance at a nice job.

I personally would not be impressed with someone coming in for a practical job where you need to be able to muck in and be considerate of the Health and Safety of the practice in a short or tight(pencil) skirt and heels which could be dangerous on a wet floor or round unpredictable animals. Fair enough you want to dress up a bit, but stick to trousers and flats and ideally nonslip ones with closed toes. Lay low on the makeup and jewelery and just be mindful that you are there to work not go clubbing.

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Please don't take this the wrong way. Since when is wearing smart clothes for an interview clubbing wear?

As for the grammar, really? did you have to point that out? And please don't worry I will spell check and read over my letters that I send to the practices I apply too. And I will even get my father to proof read them too, just to be on the safe side. I don't tend to write grammar perfect in a post , so what? This is spare time for me, kicking back, a hobby. I don't care about wording or looking perfect because quite simply I aren't perfect. I come on here as I enjoy it and like to let loose. None of us on here need to read comments like this, they kick peoples confidence and to be quite frank, I don't see them as friendly advice, they're nasty and make people feel bad about themselves. So just think on. So thanks for the advice about my grammar and rehoming my dog but I really don't need it.

Re: What to wear???

Steph Phillips — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:24:57 GMT

I personally agree on the smart clothes.. A pencil skirt with a nice top and shoes (ok not stilettos but a sensible heal) is smart, and classy.. a kind of person an employer would want imo, not a rough ragged individual who turnes up in joggers lol!

You never get a second chance to make a good 1st impression!!

[quote user="Kerry Brennand DipAVN (Surgical) RVN A1 MBVNA"]

I would ask them if they would like you to stay on after the interview to do some work, this will then enable you to be prepared taking your uniform with you............I think it also looks good shows initative if you ask when arranging the interview shows you are keen

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Good idea Kerry.. - if they say 'no it's ok'.. take some with you anyway - just incase they suprise you!

Good luck with your interview xxx

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Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:10:12 GMT

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agreed good alternative suggestion. I think generally if you go to the practice you are applying to you can speak to the other members of staff before you are ever called back for an interview. it leaves a nice friendly impression and it gives you an idea of how casual the practice may or may not be. Much better impression than just sending your CV or cover letter in the mail.

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Anonymous — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:07:56 GMT

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Agree, glad I aren't the only one to suggest interview clothes lol!

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Kerry Brennand DipAVN (Surgical) RVN A1 MBVNA — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:42:42 GMT

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Katie B — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:21:58 GMT

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Agree, glad I aren't the only one to suggest interview clothes lol!