What to wear?

[miko014]

Okay, so funny story...I was kind of frustrated at work a week or so ago, and happened to come across an ad in the paper for an RN at a docs office. I sent in a resume, never really expecting to hear anything. Well surprise, they called me today! I really don't think I want the job, but I am going to interview anyway - you never know! But I don't know what to wear to an interview at a doc's office. I had never really considered working in one. How formal do I need to be? I do want to make a good impression, even if I don't think I want to work there. Any tips?? Thanks!!

[jessiern, BSN, RN]

I would dress the same as you were going to any other interview. Nice slacks, nice blouse should be appropriate.

[Antikigirl, ASN, RN]

Typically I would go causal nice...no jeans or scrubs...something nice and fits well on you.

Typically I will check out the place beforehand, and see what the other employees wear to work. Then I may go one level above that for an interview. Or I look closely at the ad and guage the professionalism of the writing and what they are asking for and try to go off that.

I do find a few tricks do help in any situation...bring a brief case of sorts (doesn't have to be fancy), a pad and pen inside if anything...a resume too...even if you sent one, so many times I have gone in and they couldn't find it or something so I always have that spare one.

And send a quick thank you card afterwards. I keep a nice plain one in my briefcase and write it directly after the interview when I remember everything in the car in the lot before I go. Then I swing it by the post office on my way home. I bring up a positive about the interview and thanks...that way they are remembering me positively and with that little bit of extra that can put me on the top of the list!

Good luck, and even if you don't want the job...use this as practice. And like I always say...never burn a bridge, even if you plan on never crossing it again...you never know...

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

Don't know about this job, but I made good money working for a speciality surgeon. It is possible. Plus, no weekends or nights.

[santhony44, MSN, RN, NP]

A suit, if you have one. Business dress. Dress as if you plan to be the office manager.

[barefootlady, ADN, RN]

Business attire, not too casual. Light make-up. No heavy perfume. Clean hair, simple style. Clear polish on nails. Minimal jewelry. Shoes polished, pumps, no really high heels. Good luck.

[miko014]

Thanks guys! Now I am specifically wondering - what do you think as far as black pants and shoes, nice sweater? I don't get the vibe that this is the place to wear a suit - I thought about wearing a jacket, but somehow it doesn't feel right. I can't really glean anything from the ad because it was about 2 lines long, and didn't even have the name of the practice (I'm still not sure what the docs name is - sounds like a tricky one)!

I feel like this is not going to be a job I'm interested in because it seems like it might be boring. But then again, boring might not be bad, lol! I wholeheartedly agree about not burning any bridges because you never know...I may end up loving it at this office! I do think it might be a bit far to drive every day - at least twice as far as I am going now, but we'll see! Thanks for the tips!