Many people know to wear a suit for an interview. But what do you wear if you’re going to hand CVs round, or if you’re just popping in to see if there are any jobs? Many people would just do this whilst out shopping in their jeans and trainers, but if you want them to make an effort by considering your CV, you should make an effort to appear professional and interested.

If you go into an office or school wearing jeans and a crumpled t-shirt, your prospective employer is likely to believe that you are either careless, lazy, or ignorant. None of these are assumptions you want them to make.

Make your first impression count by starting as you mean to go on; dress smartly and appropriately, and you’re more likely to be remembered for your preparation. (You can always take some trainers in your bag to change into between places!)