kdamron
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011 10:52:02 GMT -5
Posts: 566
|
Post by kdamron on Jul 7, 2011 16:28:59 GMT -5
Seriously, is it too much to ask that people looking for a job show up for an interview dressed professionally and looking the part? I've had 7 interviews in two days and 5 of them I couldn't begin to take seriously because of the way they look. Really, I WANT to hire someone!! I want to do it now. I'm so sick of reading resume's I'm ready to put my eyes out! If someone would just show up looking like a professional and have some semblance of a personality I'D HIRE YOU RIGHT NOW!!!! Please!!! Okay - rant over.
|
|
Tiny
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 29, 2010 21:22:34 GMT -5
Posts: 13,372
|
Post by Tiny on Jul 7, 2011 16:33:15 GMT -5
Maybe it's time to revise your definition of "professionally dressed"? I'm not sure what passes as a definition of 'personality' but I've had to add drinking beer while watching TV to my list of hobbies that people enjoy...
|
|
sarcasticgirl
Junior Associate
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 14:39:51 GMT -5
Posts: 5,155
Location: Chicago
|
Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 7, 2011 16:56:57 GMT -5
with so many people looking for work, one would think people would be more inclined to put their best foot forward! poor DH is having hard times just getting interviews. Oddly, the one he did have, he was in a button down and tie and the person interviewing him was in denim shorts
|
|
Abby Normal
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2010 12:31:49 GMT -5
Posts: 3,501
|
Post by Abby Normal on Jul 7, 2011 17:29:07 GMT -5
Seriously, is it too much to ask that people looking for a job show up for an interview dressed professionally and looking the part? I've had rounds like that. We ended one round and a coworker asked who we were offering the job to. My reposonse was "The normal one" and he knew exactly who I was referring to.
|
|
dannylion
Junior Associate
Gravity is a harsh mistress
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 12:17:52 GMT -5
Posts: 5,197
Location: Miles over the madness horizon and accelerating
|
Post by dannylion on Jul 7, 2011 17:45:41 GMT -5
Are you anywhere near Baltimore? What's the job? Is is something I could do? I've been retired for a month and I'm starting to get bored. I still have my work wardrobe, and I've been told I have lovely manners. ;D
|
|
cronewitch
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 21:44:20 GMT -5
Posts: 5,976
|
Post by cronewitch on Jul 7, 2011 18:22:38 GMT -5
We just hired someone and most interviews were a waste of time. Clothing doesn't seem to be what I would have worn but more casual. We hired some who wore casual clothing, I don't remember what but it wasn't a business suit.
Maybe we need to accept slacks and shirts or dresses for any job that will end up with casual clothing anyhow. Our new one works on a dock in and old office and can were jeans to work so why does it matter if she wore a dress instead of a suit for the interview?
|
|
Catseye
Familiar Member
I took the road less traveled, now where the hell am I?
Joined: May 20, 2011 13:27:14 GMT -5
Posts: 766
|
Post by Catseye on Jul 7, 2011 19:39:02 GMT -5
What kind of position is it? Does the position require the employee to dress conservatively? If not, if you have a pretty casual dress code, pick the candidate who's best qualified and has the right attitude/personality for the position/office. (says the woman who's never interviewed a job candidate in her life and most likely never will.) ;D
|
|
lazysundays
Familiar Member
http://triggur.livejournal.com/476376.html
Joined: Jun 27, 2011 21:14:01 GMT -5
Posts: 679
|
Post by lazysundays on Jul 7, 2011 19:43:46 GMT -5
One of my interviews was in the middle of a hot summer day. I dressed down for the ride, and then found a McD's in the city and put on my pantyhose and suit jacket over the dress I was already wearing.. Seriously, it's an interview, yes, it's hot, but it's an interview, dress down summer clothes are not an option.. and yes I got the job.
|
|
coffeegrl
Established Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2010 0:33:29 GMT -5
Posts: 383
|
Post by coffeegrl on Jul 7, 2011 19:55:29 GMT -5
I was recently hired for a job with the university in my city and freaked out when I got dressed for the interview and realized I no longer owned a pair of pantyhose that didn't have a noticeable run in them. I never wore them to my current job with a skirt and just never replaced them. I was worried that my lack of hose would impact my chances, but I guess I impressed them anyway. The reason I was worried was because I know that pantyhose just help to kind of "finish off" and "pull together" the total look.
|
|
suesinfl
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 9, 2011 18:02:27 GMT -5
Posts: 2,765
|
Post by suesinfl on Jul 7, 2011 20:41:46 GMT -5
I sat in on an interview that the person was dressed for the beach. Sundries, with bathing suit showing flip flops, etc. During the interview she said that she was heading to the beach and wanted to be comfortable for the ride over to the beach. This was for a position that required a master's degree and would be dealing with the public on a daily basis and not in a casual environment. ETA: that is sundress, not sundries.
|
|
|
Post by illinicheme on Jul 7, 2011 21:50:58 GMT -5
I haven't had a problem with dress code of my recent interviewees, but good lord am I ready to put a stick through my eye. I now totally understand why they say you've got roughly 15 seconds to catch someone's attention. I can't believe how hard it is to find decent candidates.
|
|
happyscooter
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 5, 2011 9:04:06 GMT -5
Posts: 2,416
|
Post by happyscooter on Jul 8, 2011 6:55:42 GMT -5
We had a job fair in town last year. UE rate is around 10%. Different companies were at the place it was held. The main sponsor was walking down the line and telling some of the people "you might as well leave. You are not dressed for an interview. Not even for a McJob.' It wasn't just a hand in your resume fair, some of the employers were taking people back for a 15 minute interview if they liked your resume. And in the weeks leading up to the event, papers and TV/radio ads were telling candidates to dress for an interview. How hard is it to put on a pair of khakis, shirt and tie? And please don't tell me that some people don't own those.
|
|
resolution
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 13:09:56 GMT -5
Posts: 7,001
Mini-Profile Name Color: 305b2b
|
Post by resolution on Jul 8, 2011 7:14:01 GMT -5
I think it has always been like this. I haven't had to interview people for hiring in about 10 years, but I still vividly remember the woman that showed up to her interview in a sweat suit. She didn't bring her resume or ID like she has been asked, but she did bring her mom in a matching sweat suit. Mom immediately started yelling at me for asking for the ID and resume. Her daughter was entitled to the job because she has three kids and if I don't hire her I am putting three kids out on the street! I should be able to find out all the information I am asking for myself! It's my job to help her! Otherwise I was putting kids on the street!
|
|
alabamagal
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 23, 2010 11:30:29 GMT -5
Posts: 8,121
|
Post by alabamagal on Jul 8, 2011 7:14:19 GMT -5
I was always taught that you should dress one level better than what you would expect to wear for the job. Professional job interview should be suit and tie, or suit for women. For entry level minimum wage job, I would expect dress pants and dress shirt.
Of course I didn't dress up for the last two professional jobs that I got, but then I was very familiar with who I was interviewing with and dress suit would have been out of place. But in general always overdress. For men, who always seem to have it easier, you can take off jacket and tie if needed.
|
|
Anne_in_VA
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:09:35 GMT -5
Posts: 5,510
|
Post by Anne_in_VA on Jul 8, 2011 8:00:58 GMT -5
I've always worn a conservative suit for job interviews except when I was in high school and was applying for a grocery store cashier job.
I have lovely manners, a winning personality and almost always get the job!
|
|
Wisconsin Beth
Distinguished Associate
No, we don't walk away. But when we're holding on to something precious, we run.
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 11:59:36 GMT -5
Posts: 30,626
|
Post by Wisconsin Beth on Jul 8, 2011 8:11:33 GMT -5
I'd have to go shopping for new clothes if I was interviewing. My current work attire is black pants and solid color shirts (mostly t-shirts) and sneakers.
I'm going to a training thing in Sept. and the dress code is "business casual" and I'm going to have to buy it before I go. I'm sort of trying to lose some weight before I go shopping for it because I'll wear these to work for a while, since I have them.
|
|
midjd
Administrator
Your Money Admin
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:09:23 GMT -5
Posts: 17,719
|
Post by midjd on Jul 8, 2011 8:41:12 GMT -5
I'm glad at least someone was willing to send them home! I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen plenty of people at weddings and funerals in cut-off shorts and Metallica t-shirts, why shouldn't they go on job interviews dressed like that? I just interviewed 2 people and they both dressed very nicely. One flubbed the interview and didn't seem like he really wanted the job. (Seriously, other than dress, he probably committed every interview "don't" - talked about his kids and how he couldn't work long hours, he needs X, Y, and Z dates/weeks off, he has to be paid a certain amount, etc.) The other candidate did a wonderful job and her intelligence and work ethic really shone through. I probably would have hired her even if she had been wearing a sweatsuit!
|
|
kdamron
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011 10:52:02 GMT -5
Posts: 566
|
Post by kdamron on Jul 8, 2011 9:25:42 GMT -5
what's the job? I will show up in a suit and tie if it is a good job and worth moving for. Paralegal! You have experience???
|
|
kdamron
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011 10:52:02 GMT -5
Posts: 566
|
Post by kdamron on Jul 8, 2011 9:29:11 GMT -5
We are a law office, so dress is dressier than casual offices. It's just the way it is. You show up looking like a bag woman (complete with bag) and then wonder why you're out of work well...
|
|
swamp
Community Leader
Don't be a fool. Call me!
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 16:03:22 GMT -5
Posts: 45,345
|
Post by swamp on Jul 8, 2011 9:32:06 GMT -5
I was recently hired for a job with the university in my city and freaked out when I got dressed for the interview and realized I no longer owned a pair of pantyhose that didn't have a noticeable run in them. I never wore them to my current job with a skirt and just never replaced them. I was worried that my lack of hose would impact my chances, but I guess I impressed them anyway. The reason I was worried was because I know that pantyhose just help to kind of "finish off" and "pull together" the total look. No, panty hose make you look old.
|
|
kdamron
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011 10:52:02 GMT -5
Posts: 566
|
Post by kdamron on Jul 8, 2011 9:37:16 GMT -5
I was recently hired for a job with the university in my city and freaked out when I got dressed for the interview and realized I no longer owned a pair of pantyhose that didn't have a noticeable run in them. I never wore them to my current job with a skirt and just never replaced them. I was worried that my lack of hose would impact my chances, but I guess I impressed them anyway. The reason I was worried was because I know that pantyhose just help to kind of "finish off" and "pull together" the total look. No, panty hose make you look old.
|
|
midjd
Administrator
Your Money Admin
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:09:23 GMT -5
Posts: 17,719
|
Post by midjd on Jul 8, 2011 9:40:13 GMT -5
I'm 27 and I wear pantyhose in the winter because my legs are so white, I don't want to scare people I don't think it makes me look old... well, maybe it does, but still better than young with pasty legs!
|
|
sarcasticgirl
Junior Associate
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 14:39:51 GMT -5
Posts: 5,155
Location: Chicago
|
Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 8, 2011 10:23:39 GMT -5
wait! people under the age of 40 wear pantyhose? In the winter, I wear tights occasionally... I am into patterned tights as an accesssory... but I'd never ever wear a pair of pantyhose!
|
|
sarcasticgirl
Junior Associate
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 14:39:51 GMT -5
Posts: 5,155
Location: Chicago
|
Post by sarcasticgirl on Jul 8, 2011 10:25:55 GMT -5
We are a law office, so dress is dressier than casual offices. It's just the way it is. You show up looking like a bag woman (complete with bag) and then wonder why you're out of work well... I work for one of the largest law firms out there. Our dress code is business casual, yet sometimes I'm completely floored by what people wear here.
|
|
thyme4change
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 26, 2010 13:54:08 GMT -5
Posts: 40,432
|
Post by thyme4change on Jul 8, 2011 10:28:56 GMT -5
I had a guy show up for a Sr. finance position in dockers and a golf shirt. He said "My company is casual. They would know I was interviewing if I wore a suit." I had to refrain from saying "If you aren't smart enough to change in a McDonald's bathroom, I don't want you working for me." I might have been able to look past it, as we are also a pretty casual company - but his dockers were ripped and cheap looking. His shirt was faded and old and twisted like cheap shirts do in the dryer. He looked a wreck. A cheap, apathetic, lazy wreck.
|
|
Clifford
Established Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2010 15:19:53 GMT -5
Posts: 422
|
Post by Clifford on Jul 8, 2011 10:30:01 GMT -5
Dress to match the interviewer, not the job you are applying for.
|
|
thyme4change
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 26, 2010 13:54:08 GMT -5
Posts: 40,432
|
Post by thyme4change on Jul 8, 2011 10:31:16 GMT -5
Me too! I hate not wearing hose, although I have very few shoes that I wear without something in between them and my skin. I think it is why I'm not comfortable in sandles - even on the beach. I know I'm weird, and I've just accepted that people will think I look old - but at least I'm comfortable. In my office, I just judge them back, because it is highly likely that I think they look fat.
|
|
Wizard of Id
Familiar Member
Do I mix the Red with the Green...or.....Green with Red??
Joined: Dec 29, 2010 15:11:26 GMT -5
Posts: 834
|
Post by Wizard of Id on Jul 8, 2011 10:31:34 GMT -5
Someone told me once long ago "Dress for the job you want". I think it was good advice.
|
|
kdamron
Familiar Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011 10:52:02 GMT -5
Posts: 566
|
Post by kdamron on Jul 8, 2011 10:32:33 GMT -5
I've had the bag lady, another lady who wore jeans and a see-through sweater, a younger woman who was so dense she had to be told how to work the elevator, one woman who had to come back up because she lost her sunglasses somewhere, and another one who had nothing to say except wow what a long drive this would be... I really do want to hire someone. I don't think I'm asking for too much. I've never shown up for an interview in anything less than a suit, but maybe my advanced (43) age is showing...
|
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 47,323
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 8, 2011 10:32:34 GMT -5
I'm 27 and I wear pantyhose in the winter because my legs are so white, I don't want to scare people I don't think it makes me look old... well, maybe it does, but still better than young with pasty legs!
I gave up on business skirts and stick with slacks, then I don't have to worry about my pasty white legs.
|
|