What will I wear to River Island Interview

ann100 · 28-05-2009 03:59PM #1

I have a interview soon. What should I wear a suit or something fashion and stylish. Pick an outfit

Fringe · 28-05-2009 04:10PM

Look fashionable. My friend who worked in Bershka said it's based on how you look during the interview.

pieye · 28-05-2009 04:15PM

Go to the store, ask for the best thing for an interview, jod done.

Larianne · 28-05-2009 04:16PM

Go to the store, see what other girls are wearing and wear something similar.

ergonomics · 28-05-2009 04:52PM

I used to work in River Island and for my interview I wore a suit.

Edit: By the way, when you go in you'll be asked to pick out an outfit you like. You have to tell them why you picked it out and why you liked it. That's how they tell if you're fashionable. Little tip: Pick out a FULL outfit - jewellery, accessories and shoes will get you bonus points.

Novella · 28-05-2009 11:38PM

ann100 wrote: »

I have a interview soon. What should I wear a suit or something fashion and stylish. Pick an outfit

I work in River Island now and for my interview I just wore clothes that were in the store currently. That's definitely what I would do and no way would I wear a suit, not even if you're going for a managers job. I'd go with a pair of jeans n a blazer 'cause blazers are a really good seller for us right now and are just the right amount of smart! Good luck!

giddybootz · 29-05-2009 10:24AM

ergonomics wrote: »

Edit: By the way, when you go in you'll be asked to pick out an outfit you like. You have to tell them why you picked it out and why you liked it. That's how they tell if you're fashionable. Little tip: Pick out a FULL outfit - jewellery, accessories and shoes will get you bonus points.

Was just about to say that!! Also...it is always a good idea to know 3 fashion designers you like and be able to explain why they appeal to you. This is a Q often asked in fashion retail interviews.

By the way...what's it like working for RI? Do you have to work every weekend, thurs night etc? It looks manic in there sometimes!!

ergonomics · 29-05-2009 11:28AM

giddybootz wrote: »

By the way...what's it like working for RI? Do you have to work every weekend, thurs night etc? It looks manic in there sometimes!!

I loved working there and was really sad to leave, but I was offered my dream job and couldn't turn it down.

The part-timers where I worked either did both Saturday and Sunday, or Thursday and Friday night. Some did a different combination, but usually they did two days. They generally worked a half day too, so they worked until 3, or started at 3.

I found it a great place to work as you can specialise in certain areas, i.e., you could specialise in footwear, product, cashier, stock room etc. I worked on product, and I loved it. I was much more hands on, and less about sales, as you worked on the shop layout and stuff like that.

All the people I worked with loved it and it was definitely the best part time job I ever had.

RacoonQueen · 29-05-2009 12:31PM

I was going to apply for a job there a few years ago. The application form scared me though, I thought shop work was so much simpler than all that fashion malarky. :pac:

giddybootz · 29-05-2009 12:44PM

ergonomics wrote: »

All the people I worked with loved it and it was definitely the best part time job I ever had.

Thanks for the reply!!

I was thinking more full-time but was just wondering if you get many weekend days off.

@RaccoonQueen Yeah its a detailed application form alright...I remember helping a friend fill it in a couple of years ago!

islay · 29-05-2009 01:00PM

As a retail manager I would say its is important to be clean and smart! For a part time position its a little over the top to wear a suit but make sure you are dressed smartly say trousers /skirt and a top show your personality through acessories chunky beads etc... Also do not wear jeans under any circumstances its the wrong impression.Also remeber retail is not just about dressing in pretty clothes its hard work.

OldGoat · 29-05-2009 01:24PM

I have to agree with Islay on this. Dress smart not casual. They are looking for someone who will be professional above all else. You should dress for the interview not the job.

Novella · 29-05-2009 01:47PM

I work in River Island's flagship store and before this worked for River Island for two years and in my interview for the flagship I was asked to describe an outfit from the current shop floor I'd wear on a night out so I'd say it is important to know what is on the floor before you go for the interview.

I have a part time contract but work a lot of extra hours and I don't work every weekend, only some. Part timers usually do the late night openings and weekend's but some full timers do aswell. You can tell them when you're available but really it'll depend on what sort of a contract they are hiring for.

Working in RI is great though, I love it and yes, it can be manic sometimes especially in the busier and bigger Dublin stores but that just makes time goes faster and it's preferable to working in a quiet store which I did before!

insert-gear · 31-05-2009 10:58AM

Hey. I technically worked in pretty much all the River Islands over a period of two years. Firstly dress fashionable. Not necessarily a suit, but it cant hurt. I did wear slacks heels and a shirt for my level 2 interview. You are better off erring on the side of caution so I would say definitely get a really nice shirt, whether you choose to wear it with black skinny's or whatever, or a pair of slacks is up to you.

Never got asked about designers in the interview, but do be aware of upcoming trends. Like coral is going to be big for Summer, and the usual Block colours etc. Which RI is it. Some are way nicer than others!!

valery · 31-05-2009 08:39PM

re River island ....I would deffo go for a suit , skirt no shorter than knee length. and accesorise with small jewelery , nothing too big or loud.
best of luck , valery.

keiran88 · 10-09-2009 01:35PM

what ius the stat off hourly rate for an operations/sales advisor in the dublin river island stores?

Meggie24 · 10-09-2009 02:43PM

Larianne wrote: »

Go to the store, see what other girls are wearing and wear something similar.

I agree !

insert-gear · 10-09-2009 03:31PM

Slightly above minimum wage iirc

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 03:57PM

It is minimum wage!

keiran88 · 10-09-2009 09:20PM

well i keep gettting different minimum wages thrown at me from people so could actual workers from river island in ireland or dublin tell me what their starting hourly rate was? thanks!:D

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 10:45PM

keiran88 wrote: »

well i keep gettting different minimum wages thrown at me from people so could actual workers from river island in ireland or dublin tell me what their starting hourly rate was? thanks!:D

8.65 starting rate

insert-gear · 10-09-2009 10:47PM

It was above minimum wage when I started there. Maybe min wage went up and they just didnt change theirs

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 10:56PM

Yeah I originally started above min wage but then min wage went up so was on min wage until pay rise.

keiran88 · 10-09-2009 11:01PM

i need more hours so! haha

keiran88 · 10-09-2009 11:04PM

its time and a half on sundays isnt it?

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 11:06PM

Even if your only on an 8 hour contract.. in the months of nov and dec you will defo get more as it is madness.
I'm only on a 12 1/2hr contract but have 25 hours this week.
If you work hard they will give you extra hours if available.

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 11:06PM

keiran88 wrote: »

its time and a half on sundays isnt it?

Yup

keiran88 · 10-09-2009 11:15PM

thats great advice and info...thanks lads!:D

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 11:23PM

No problem!

Novella · 10-09-2009 11:29PM

Cookie Jar wrote: »

No problem!

Ah, you're a River Islander too!!!

Cookie Jar · 10-09-2009 11:36PM

Novella wrote: »

Ah, you're a River Islander too!!!

To the grave.... flagship store:rolleyes:... Still cnt beat grafton;):p

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