Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML
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Top comments
Steve95401 49
Even if the office has a casual dress policy, you should have worn a business suit for your interview.
Markovski 18
Casually kick your friend's ass
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Comments (149)
chicme 9
By chance, is your friend's name Barney Stinson?
Manic1 13
Suit up!
AllSoul 23
Congratulations on getting the job OP.
ligerzero459 24
Gotta say, that's a bit of a crappy friend if "playing a joke" = "possibly costing my friend a job"
TeasinDaNoobs 16
Congratz!
dutchman327 3
Always over dress for the interview! It'll make a better impression on your boss/whoever i interviewing you.
marcusbjohnson 4
always wear at least a shirt and tie to an interview.
nevilninja 9
I think they mean business casual when they said casual which, as I've been taught, is not a full suit but definitely not jeans. I'd never wear jeans to an interview unless the interviewer specifically says you can. Dress slacks would have been better. Always better to overdresss - I've been told this shows that you're really serious about working there since you put more time in looking professional.
Setareh23 34
Wow! You must have had an amazing interview if you still got the job! Congratulations :) I hope at the very least that your friend put in a good word for you, which helped counteract the jeans/blouse appearance. And like you said, you'll know better for next time.
imbedderdenu 23
don't rely on others. perceptions are different for everyone.