I have an interview next week and i have no idea what i'm expected to show up in. A suit, business casual or all the way student casual a.k.a torn jeans and smelly nike trainers? [joke]

I know i have to look and feel both smart and comfortable - and probably not come across as 'desperate'. Or is desperate a good thing? Hints? Anyone?

Nothing wrong with wanting to make a good impression and showing that you are serious about the studentship. I'd recommend the suit option but search the archives on here for plenty of other opinions. Good luck!

On the build up to the world cup, i recommend an England shirt and a can of beer (or several?)

Thanks for the replies guys - i didn't realise there was another thread on this already!

@ ann - yeah, the general consensus seem to be suit. guess im gonna have to buy my first one. My MSc studentship was so easy - just an email with my CV and a 5 minutes phone interview and offer, so i've never been to an academic interview in my life.

@ stu: hmmm - now that you mention it, one condition though - can i have your title when you're done?

What title?

You forgot the union jack shorts. They'll go down a storm.

'DR.'

I won't be finished with that, so no deal.

Hehe - union jack shorts - let's hope the guy has a sense of humour.

I just got a conditional offer from Exeter - on recieving my 2nd reference letter. The person writing it is busy though, so i might have to ask someone else to chip in last minute (deadline next week).

Got my suit too - so preparing for my interview next week. Hopefully it'll go well - and then i'd have to decide where. Exeter or Staffordshire.