Interview dress code- casual store uniforms..........?

I'll be 14 soon, and applying for a work permit. (14 is of CA legal age)





I've talked to the manager at the local drug store, (Longs Drugs) about applying, and they gave me the okay as long as i have a permit. Although this is for the relatively-distant future, I'm curious about the interview.





The store uniforms are pretty casual, girls in black Dickie's pants, and a green Long's polo. Black shoes, a few of them don't even wear name-tags.





Based on this, what's appropriate for the interview? 14 year old female, frequent customer, I've been accquainted with most employees and managers.





Thanks for the tips! And what can I expect from from the interview? First time 'll have applied for a job, I'm so curious!

Interview dress code- casual store uniforms..........?
I once read that you should try and dress like your interviewer. Not like twins or anything, but go to the store a couple times and check and see what the manager is wearing. If they are wearing a jacket and tie, then shoot for that, if it's a sweater and khakis, go with that.





Also, better to be slightly overdressed than under-dressed.
Reply:I applied for Longs this last fall and I got on. I'm 18 and it was my first job. My suggestion would be to wear nice slacks, black or khaki is fine, a nice shirt and a nice, but sensible pair of shoes. I went to my interview with a pair of black capri pants and a polo shirt. Admittedly, this is a small town, a bit more laid back, but just to give you the general idea.


Welcome to Longs. ^_^
Reply:Slacks and a blouse. Smart casual.
Reply:Honestly, considering the situation you've described, I would say jut wear a nice top - nothing too fancy - and a pair of pants (not jeans). It's causal, but still dressy.





The interview itself, will probably rather informal. Places like that have rather high turnover (people leaving), so they most likely hire a lot. Since you already know the manager you can probably do without the intro/hand shake deal. The manager will probably want to tell you a little about the job and the expectations and all you have to do is just smile and answer the questions. He is obviously going to know that you haven't had any experience, so what he'll be looking for is personality, competence, intelligence and your ability to work when they need you.



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