<p>I am under the impression that an open interview is an interview in which other prospective employees will be interviewed at one time. I hope that is not what it means. I get so nervous around large groups of people. :(</p>
<p>Also, I was told “come as you are.” I take that to mean casual dress is okay. This is not a job interview. It’s an interview to work for a newspaper for a teen column/section. It’s like a volunteering type of thing except there are standards. I hate dressing up. I was thinking about wearing nice blue jeans and a plain t-shirt (no logos or anything). Is that okay? I hate collared shirts. lol</p>
<p>Well I’ve been googling “open interview,” and it appears that an open interview is almost like an information session and a chance for the employer to find people to fill a specific position out of a variety of positions. That sounds a lot better.</p>
<p>I really want to work for this newspaper even though I won’t get paid. It will give me something to commit to. I think it will be fun. And it’s another nice thing to put on college apps.</p>
<p>I’d go ahead and wear a collared shirt if I were you, even if you hate them. Lots of people would still consider those to be pretty casual, so I’d wear one so you don’t risk being underdressed.</p>