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Dear Nell,

WTH?

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[proseac]

Ok, I see why you're feeling unsettled. It would actually be easier if you didn't have the casual option.

In that case, I'd go with slacks and a sweater or nice blouse with a cardigan over top. Kind of "business casual".

I'm sure they'll get a real mixture, but remember: first impressions ARE important, no matter what they say to the contrary. I wouldn't go the jeans route...doing just that little bit extra to present yourself professionally will go a long way to sending a message about how serious you are about this job.

Good luck, sweetie!

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It would be easier w/o that option. We're sorta casual most of the time, and jeans make it more so. So I want to be a step above - but not so far above that it just looks silly.

Plus I've been very quiet about my application (everyone always is with this, it's sort of unspoken that we won't speak about it), so no one outside of the supervisors know - so if I'm too dressy it will lead to questions that I don't want.

[proseac]

Could you maybe change in the bathroom just before the interview?

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I could. I think it'll depend on if I find a cute top and maybe a skirt tonight at the store. I think even just a cute top would be enough for me ... I just need a little something special/extra to what I wear most days (which is a nice shirt and dress pants ... I'm not typically the jeans person.)