What to wear for my RM interview - as a postman???

[karchun]

I know this may be the wrong section but i can't find a relevant area - anyway what should i wear for the interview as a postman - do i need to wear a full suit or something - i was thinking on the lines of plain black trousers and white shirt - is that enough???

Also what Qs will they ask me during the 45 min interview - so nervous - its in 2 days time ;(

Thx

Jason

[Lounge Lizard]

I know this may be the wrong section but i can't find a relevant area - anyway what should i wear for the interview as a postman - do i need to wear a full suit or something - i was thinking on the lines of plain black trousers and white shirt - is that enough???

Also what Qs will they ask me during the 45 min interview - so nervous - its in 2 days time ;(

Thx

Jason

You've got the right idea, smart but not too formal - no need for a tie but no EDL baseball cap or anything like that.
The usual questions are aleady listed on this forum, as follows ;
1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?
so it's all about integrity, honesty, responsibility, asking your manager if you're not sure and referring things up if necesary and conscientiousness, like doing that bit extra when necessary
Good luck.
The first couple of weeks are like being thrown in at the depp end but it gets better.

[karchun]

You've got the right idea, smart but not too formal - no need for a tie but no EDL baseball cap or anything like that.
The usual questions are aleady listed on this forum, as follows ;
1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?
so it's all about integrity, honesty, responsibility, asking your manager if you're not sure and referring things up if necesary and conscientiousness, like doing that bit extra when necessary
Good luck.
The first couple of weeks are like being thrown in at the depp end but it gets better.

OKay thanks - so should i just wear white shirt and black trousers to the interview...by the way how does only 7 Qs make up 45 min. of interview lol ;)

[Lounge Lizard]

You've got the right idea, smart but not too formal - no need for a tie but no EDL baseball cap or anything like that.
The usual questions are aleady listed on this forum, as follows ;
1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?
so it's all about integrity, honesty, responsibility, asking your manager if you're not sure and referring things up if necesary and conscientiousness, like doing that bit extra when necessary
Good luck.
The first couple of weeks are like being thrown in at the depp end but it gets better.

OKay thanks - so should i just wear white shirt and black trousers to the interview...by the way how does only 7 Qs make up 45 min. of interview lol ;)

Shoes would be a good idea too. Manager five minutes late, finding a vacant room for the interview, checking paperwork, any questions you might have, etc.

[wannabeek]

I wore jeans (black, not scruffy ones) and a regular shirt, blue. Don't look too smart or it'll look like you wouldn't tolerate marching around in bad weather for long! It's different all over the place I suppose, but for me it was mostly an informal chat with the boss who every so often returned to his checklist of mandatary questions (what the van checks should be, what's good and bad about working in a team, etc. everything written above)

I don't think there can be a list of 'right' answers as the manager would presumably be trying to reckon on how each candidate would fit in with the team there, and also how they'd cope with the pressures of the job. There were 10 applicants for the one job but I don't think I said anything really spectacular, just relaxed and chatted normally, answering honestly.

[karchun]

Ermm thx for your reply people but my parents brought me a tie and a pair of nice shoes!!! Unfortunately i tried the shirt on its own and look like an idiot without the tie - the shirt was made with the tie - would it put anyone off??? (its a simple medium black tie with tiny square's)

[BELIAL]

Leather chaps with satin speedo's and some spiked running shoes should see you alright

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Ermm thx for your reply people but my parents brought me a tie and a pair of nice shoes!!! Unfortunately i tried the shirt on its own and look like an idiot without the tie - the shirt was made with the tie - would it put anyone off??? (its a simple medium black tie with tiny square's)

That will be fine - basically smart casual with or without a tie is OK.

Full DJ and dickie bow, or an Armani Suit with Gucci shoes and a "man" bag is probably going to far towards smart. Blue Jeans and T shirt is going to far the other. I wore a light blue shirt and plain tie with dark trousers and a £10 pair of black shoes.

[karchun]

Cool Thanks for your replies everyone - lets hope i can get job after tomorrow's interview :I
I'll you keep you all updated...

[karchun]

Cool Thanks for your replies everyone - lets hope i can get job after tomorrow's interview :I
I'll you keep you all updated...

Interviewed this morning - i was okay - saw one person who failed turning up ;) Looked at the shortlist there was another 6 people that was expected to come to the interview - overall nice and relaxed interview - thx every1!

[wannabeek]

Good luck mate. Bear in mind that it can take ages to hear back from them - I think it was over 3 weeks later that the website was updated from just saying 'attended interview' and I'd all but given up on it. Took almost 6 weeks from interview to starting work I think.

[karchun]

Good luck mate. Bear in mind that it can take ages to hear back from them - I think it was over 3 weeks later that the website was updated from just saying 'attended interview' and I'd all but given up on it. Took almost 6 weeks from interview to starting work I think.

Kk cheers for tip!

[arnold cheshire]

wear a red fleece and grey trousers with a red mack handy

[TrueBlueTerrier]

wear a red fleece and grey trousers with a red mack handy

Are you on another trawl of old threads