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Norman Potting

Norman Potting

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Nov 5, 2006
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Sussex, Sussex not by the sea and actually nearer
To clear up any misapprehensions I am not preparing myself for when our current leader moves on......

Although I am within sight of state pension age I have applied for part time work in a local supermarket. Any hints please for my interview tomorrow, particularly dress code - suit may be a little OTT.
 






clapham_gull

clapham_gull

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Aug 20, 2003
25,338
Norman Potting said:
To clear up any misapprehensions I am not preparing myself for when our current leader moves on......

Although I am within sight of state pension age I have applied for part time work in a local supermarket. Any hints please for my interview tomorrow, particularly dress code - suit may be a little OTT.
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Don't start with

"My last job was writing public service announcements for the departure board at Kings Cross station."
 


clapham_gull

clapham_gull

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Aug 20, 2003
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In all seriousness, when I retire I will do exactly the same. I live within walking distance of three major supermarkets.
 








Justice

Justice

Dangerous Idiot
Jun 21, 2012
18,722
Born In Shoreham
If you don’t mind being told what to do my an 18 year old then go for it. Super market line managers tend to be very young personally would do my head in. You are also likely to be interviewed by a kid so probably don’t need a suit. I only know all this because the Missus has worked for M&S for years good luck anyway.
 






Stat Brother

Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
73,778
West west west Sussex
A suit is deffo OTT.

A casual shirt and trousers (nice jeans) will be fine, no rie either.
I don't think I've seen anyone applying for a non suit job, wearing a suit, in a bazillion years.
 
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zefarelly

zefarelly

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Jul 7, 2003
21,837
Sussex, by the sea
Is it PotG? said:
Shoes, always check out the shoes.

Folk can smarten themselves up with a nice suit and cotton shirt, but for the REAL person check out the St Louis Blues.
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This

I was told, a few months after starting a job 25 years ago, clean/polished shoes sealed the deal. . . . I agree, and it's that attention to a relatively minor, but important detail that does it for me.
 


Cotton Socks

Cotton Socks

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Feb 20, 2017
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Justice said:
If you don’t mind being told what to do my an 18 year old then go for it. Super market line managers tend to be very young personally would do my head in. You are also likely to be interviewed by a kid so probably don’t need a suit. I only know all this because the Missus has worked for M&S for years good luck anyway.
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Have you ever thought of becoming a careers advisor? :lolol: :facepalm:

My neighbour retired last year and became bored quite quickly, he got a job at a supermarket, he went smart, but not suit smart. Good luck. (y)
 












bhafc99

bhafc99

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Oct 14, 2003
7,094
Dubai
Harry Wilson's tackle said:
Sort out the eyebrows, nose hair and ear hair.
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Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
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Oct 8, 2003
50,200
Faversham
Justice said:
You missed out the sack and crack 🤣
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If they are going to be on display during the interview process, then, of course.

And the back. Let's not forget the back.
 


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