Interview with Microsoft tomorrow!!

techguy

Hi,

I've just gotten an e-mail from Microsoft to say that I have an interview with them tomorrow.

Just wondering what I should wear to this? I would initally think a suit but I don't have one. It's a student internship so maybe I don't need to wear one?

Is it that big of a deal?

Also, do you need to study for these things. Do they throw some pretty nasty questions at you?

tagoona

Like all interviews, wear a suit.
It shows some respect for the position at least.

Find out what you can about what they do at that office. At least have an idea.

1 day is very short notice of an interview really though

techguy

tagoona wrote: »

Like all interviews, wear a suit.
It shows some respect for the position at least.

Find out what you can about what they do at that office. At least have an idea.

1 day is very short notice of an interview really though

Thats exactly what I was thinking but where the hell am I supposed to get a suit at this stage though??

I was thinking of just shoes,jeans a shirt..kind of smart casual. I'm sure they'd understand after only giving me possibly less than 24 hours notice!!

I still don't know what time it is. They said applicants in Dublin are tomorrow while others from outside Dublin are on thursday.

ntlbell

wear a suit.

they love all the American bollox

think team.

think blue

think bill.

techguy

ntlbell wrote: »

wear a suit.

they love all the American bollox

think team.

think blue

think bill.

Only thing is we're not in America and don't have 24 hour malls to go an get a suit for an interview the next day!:mad:

I'm going to die a slow and painful death tomorrow HA!!

Optimus Prime

haha Ive been out in Microsoft a good few times with my Job, once your in its mostly smart casual, but i definatly think you need a suit for a job interview! Can you not rent one or something? lol.. good luck!

techguy

keithgeo wrote: »

haha Ive been out in Microsoft a good few times with my Job, once your in its mostly smart casual, but i definatly think you need a suit for a job interview! Can you not rent one or something? lol.. good luck!

Cool..

Ye sure, I can rent one but where will I get on for tomorrow? I'll try out in Dundrum this evening and possible town in the morning depeding on the time of the interview.

If that fails i'll just go casual and be done with it.

@keithgeo what kind of work do you do??

Optimus Prime

I work in IT for a big company in Ireland, dont want to say on here.. I have been in microsoft a few times on Training courses and with consultants. The one out in Sandyford mainly, its a nice setup actually great canteen lol.. where is the interview??

techguy

From: http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/Career/own-your-future-interview-prep.aspx

Pick out your clothes two days before; that gives you an extra-day for any emergency dry cleaning. Hopefully you’ve networked and know what people usually wear. You don’t want to be the only person in a suit when everyone else is wearing jeans, but it’s always better to be overdressed. For example, a guy might plan on wearing a tie, and remove it, as appropriate, once getting the lay of the land. Similarly, a girl might wear a blazer or sweater, and remove it if needed.

techguy

Cool, the interview is out in Sandyford.

Optimus Prime

Cool, if your driving the have parking underneath the building, the luas is right around the corner too. good luck!

techguy

keithgeo wrote: »

Cool, if your driving the have parking underneath the building, the luas is right around the corner too. good luck!

I'll be getting the luas. Thanks!

Paul_D

Are you interviewed for a technical or a buisiness role?
I was interviewed for a technical intership last year and I wore jeans and t-shirt and it worked out fine for me.

Dave!

Dunno why someone would go to an interview in jeans an a t-shirt :eek: Congrats on the job though

OP head into Dunnes, pair of black trousers, white shirt/tie pack. €30 max. That's all that's necessary really.

Paul_D

Dave! wrote: »

Dunno why someone would go to an interview in jeans an a t-shirt :eek: Congrats on the job though

It was a bad idea, most of others were dressed well. But I had thought because it was just an internship it wouldn't be necessary to go and find a suit.