Interview Apparel?
hello everyone,
I will arrive on STX Wednesday and cant hardly believe its here.
One last question I cant quite remember.
I will be interviewing for serving and bartending positions and I was curious what type of clothing is most appropriate. I know here in the states I am used to wearing slacks and a nice shirt but is that correct for the islands or is it more casual.
Thank you all for the help making this move much easier.
If anyone would be interested in dinner or a day at the beach let me know
Kyle
Kyle, if you are a man, you will most likely get a job in a short sleeved shirt and shorts at any of the boardwalk restaraunts. To try to get in to Divi, you need to go to the Department of Labor in Sunny Isle shopping center. If you are looking for a job at Buccaneer, you will drive up to the security gate and ask for an application to take with you. When you come back with it filled out tell security you are dropping off application. Dress with slacks and short sleeve shirt. Good luck.
Marlene
Marlene,
Thank you so much for the info.
Kyle
Can anyone answer this question for a female? I am moving down to St Thomas in September and will also be looking for similar types of jobs. I have been wondering about this same thing myself.
Same as a guy with the boardwalk restaraunts. You can wear shorts when you work there so just come up with a nice top and shorts. Going into the Department of Labor, people wear sundresses to jeans. They don't notice what you are wearing there....Buccaneer, dress with a sundress or skorts.
Make yourself look presentable, like you really care that you would like to have the job. That's all.
RL
Even with the women its a much better idea to wear pants and a nice blouse.
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I agree.
And don't call to ask if they are hiring as well as don't show up during the busy hours. Definite turn offs!
RL
As an employer, I'd like to see a potential employee make an extra effort while putting in an application or during an interview. Here in the VI that usually means a dress, skirt or slacks and a nice shirt/blouse for women and a pair of khakis and a polo or other sport shirt for men.
To me, it does not mean halter tops, sundresses, short, short skirts, bagging, falling-off-the-hips shorts or tank tops.
One should also not bring friends, boyfriends, or your mother to an interview -- it make the wrong impression.
Chance are the employer is older and more conservative than the prospective employee and he/she will appreciate the effort.
And please, bring a pen...that writes!
Linda/Juanita:
I'm not sure what kind of businesses you run, but what about a resume? Is that too "formal"?
I have a standard resume that I always walk in with at the department of labor. No matter what job. Divi only uses the dept. of labor so you will need one if you want in there. I have my resume at the Buccaneer as well.
Good luck
Marlene
I've been and employer, but never run a "business". Having a resume (or not) depends on the job. But if you fill out an application, try and keep it neat and readable. And spelling does count.
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A resume never hurts as long as it's kept to one page, no spelling errors, etc.
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