Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere,...

By jobless - 30/06/2019 22:01

Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere, but I got turned away for being "inappropriately dressed" for the interview. I was wearing the smartest clothes I own. FML

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By ClothesHorse - 12/10/2012 19:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML

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The old switcheroo

By Anonymous - 13/03/2013 16:14 - United States - New York

Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML

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Keeping up appearances

By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML

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By KayPlay - 04/11/2016 13:35 - United States

Today, I wore my best suit to an interview. I was told they didn't have any knight shifts available. FML

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By frustrated - 22/01/2013 07:20 - Australia - Mittagong

Today, my mother insisted I dress very smartly in suit attire for my first job interview at a hippy-style retail store. My interviewer wore a poncho. I didn't get the job. FML

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Waste of time

By wasteoftime - 07/06/2017 20:00

Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2009 01:50 - United States

Today, I finally got an interview at a restaurant after looking for a job for three months. I dressed nice, and the interview was going well until this blonde girl in booty shorts and fishnets walked in. The manager hired her on the spot. FML

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By santa_maria - 25/08/2011 21:45 - Reunion

Today, I had an interview for an internship at an independent lawyer's office. Hoping to increase my chances of being hired, I dressed up sexily with a short skirt, high heels, and ample cleavage. Turns out his wife handles the interviews. FML

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By hoboman - 02/09/2009 15:12 - United States

Today, I was turned down from my dream job at a graphic design firm. Before the interview, concerned about my hobo style would not impress the company, I shaved, cut my long hair, and even bought a suit. They said I wasn't "free-spirited and creative enough." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2010 13:55 - Canada

Today, I spent a hundred dollars on new "business casual" clothes and took two hours to get ready for my interview with a government agency. My interviewer was blind. FML

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Marjo86 29

Monday 1 July 2019 0:36

What on earth were you wearing?

Laurea Lindroos 8

Sunday 30 June 2019 23:42

Time for a new wardrobe, perhaps?

Comments

Laurea Lindroos 8

Sunday 30 June 2019 23:42

Time for a new wardrobe, perhaps?

Marjo86 29

Monday 1 July 2019 0:36

What on earth were you wearing?

BurnInDemonFire 34

Monday 1 July 2019 1:43

You weren't wearing Conor McGregor's "**** You" suit by mistake, were you?

sallygee 9

Monday 1 July 2019 3:39

I cannot imagine what you were wearing. interesting you didnt add that piece of info.

KittyMack 13

Monday 1 July 2019 6:45

"Inappropriate"..."smartest clothes I own"...? Did you wear fashion clothes to an industrual site, OP? Anybody remember Zoolander, when he is trying to work in the coal mine? LMAO But seriously OP, WTF did they find fault with? Don't leave us all to die of curiosity!

AstroTurf Matador 8

Monday 1 July 2019 8:47

" was wearing the smartest clothes I own." This statement means absolutely nothing. For all we know, your smartest clothes could be a pair of daisy dukes and a halter top.

kmorse 14

Monday 1 July 2019 12:12

My dad was in the hospital for a few weeks and as his health care proxy (& the fact that he is useless when it comes to that stuff 😂) I was there almost the entire time. Nurses, doctors and aides always asked if I was his wife or sister - I wish we responded this way! 😂

Smgreene 15

Tuesday 2 July 2019 4:13

Wrong Fml

Sinshine 28

Monday 1 July 2019 16:37

What's "smart clothes"? Also what were you applying for? What were you actually wearing? When applying for a creative job, you might not want to show up in very formal clothes, for example.