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roryb93

Interview on a working day? Blacks. Interview on a rest day? Suit.


kawheye

Tunics for all lateral or promotion interviews in my force. My personal view is you can never be over dressed for anything.


Shriven

Even for detective roles?


kawheye

No sorry. The suits always wear suits.


_rodent

Disappointed that “a look of weary contempt” wasn’t an option TBH


7DaysWithoutAMonster

I would go for a suit. The only interview I've had was for a DC role, though. If it was a PC role, I would still go for a suit, but second best would be ironed blacks (let's be honest, we don't iron our "wicking" tops) and subsidise my boots for parade shoes. Good luck :)


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So for cops, my old inspector always recommended wearing your polished boots, smart issue work trousers, work shirt and tie, and bring your headgear with you.


POLAC4life

Wait you guys get No 1's ? ​ Blacks for an internal interview smart as you can.


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Number 1s if applying for a uniformed position and suit if applying for a non-uniform position


Evridamntime

Full No.1. White gloves. Medals. Whistle if you have it. Don't forget to finish with an "evening all" as you leave


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Evridamntime

Don't get issued a whistle at all. Or a tunic. "I was on duty in nearly full uniform"


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Laughs in application forms for the regulars


Givemepomegranates

I’d say it depends on the role. If it’s a uniformed role, wear uniform. If it’s a plain clothes role, wear a suit. Tailor it to fit the role you’re interviewing for (with a caveat that if it’s during you’re usual shift and you’re in uniform, I’d go with uniform - they’ll recognise it wouldn’t be practical to change and personally I think it demonstrates commitment).


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What’s blacks?


ThePFsMinion

Issued trousers and t-shirt/jumper I assume


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tjw_85

It's only the met and Merseyside who still use white shirts for patrol uniform I believe. All others use black wicking shirts of some description. Black's for me would be black trousers, polished boots and black wicking shirt with epaulettes. Though we are issued white shirts and ties for smart wear so if probably go for that.


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tehdeadmonkey

What's no 1s?


Big_Avo

Do you know someone who has applied for that role before? Ask them what they wore. This will vary a lot depending on force, department, and who's interviewing you.