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Good afternoon all, I have a stupid question, if I may.

I'm on my way through the recruitment process at the moment and having passed AST, Interview, Medical and PJFT, I have my Spec Int a week on Monday which is all happy and bright and is only tenuously related to my question.

I have been invited by my AFCO to visit a local base on Tuesday for a look around at Station life etc and to have a go at the MSFT just for giggles and to confirm my suspicion that 4 sessions a week in the gym is not enough and that I need to train harder, faster and longer :PDT_Xtremez_42:.

So, my question be, what does one wear for a visit? Its not an interview so a full suit could be considered too much, but to my mind jeans are not enough no matter how smart they are when you are in a recruitment process.

Yes, I'm a girl, yes, I know its a stupid question.
 
It's not a stupid question at all, and I think that you have actually answered it yourself. I agree that jeans 'n' t-shirt would not create the right impression. Think what you are going to be doing during your visit. I would suggest that something you can change out of and back into quickly without a lot of phaffing about will suitable. The fewer zips, buttons, buckles, etc. the better. I'm a bloke so know very little about cause behind the various snaps, thwacks, etc. that women seem to make as they get their kit off/on. Good luck, relax and enjoy your day.
 
Hmmm something that is easy to get in and out of.....probably not a corset then, nor jammies. Maybe a skirt. Roll on being issued with a uniform!
 
Smart Cas, Horses for courses.

Don't overdo the dress doodah. Its about a working environment, so wear a working environment thing.

You don't know where you will find yourself, or in what posture, so dress accordingly (ahem)
 
Smart trousers/skirt & a smart top should be fine. As said before, if you're going to to the MSFT, the easier to change out of & in to, the better.

Just be yourself & write down any questions. You'll be nervous & will forget the important ones!
 
An update

An update

To all those that offered wardrobe advice it was much appreciated and I think I got it right.

To anyone who has been offered a visit to a station whilst they are going through the process or even before you have decided what you want to do, it is well worth it.

In a short time I picked up more information from actually being there than from hours spent lurking on forums trying to find the answers to my questions. I was able to meet with Officers and Airmen who actually do the job I am applying for and gained some top tips for my Spec Int next week.

Visited the various types of accommodation and was pleasantly surprised, the super block rooms are nicer than my first house. Although, I'm told that its the luck of the draw as to whether or not you can get in one. The Junior Ranks Mess was also nicer than I anticipated, for some reason I had an image in my head of long lines of bench tables in a sort of prison move style. It was in fact similar in layout to a motorway service station and really rather nice.

I was allowed to get in a Hawk, although sadly not allowed to tinker with the many many switches, and met a dog named Henry.

Being able to talk to a PTI and get some good advice on fitness training was also invaluable.

So, if you get the opportunity to go on a visit, I can't recommend it highly enough for getting all the gen on what you're letting yourself in for. :PDT_Xtremez_30:
 
Alas, I fear the accommodation may be more in the style of the photo at Halton. Although I believe there are elf and safety, static shock inducing carpets now. Win!
 
Billy Whizz said:
Wot no bedpacks! Shocking!
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I was just eyeing the state of the floor! - and the mat beside the bed on the right - jankers coming on I feel!.

Merrick - it's good to read your comments on what you found - I think anyone who is considering joining would learn a bit from it - and find out that its not the scary place some seem to think it is! Keep it up - and good luck for the future!
 
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