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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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
Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML
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
Today, I overheard the interviewer discussing my appearance with his colleague. I’ll admit my shirt didn’t exactly fit and my shoes were in bad shape, but I’m so broke that this is all I could afford at the thrift store. I’d have better clothes if my getting a job didn’t require me having nice clothes. FML
Today, I went for a job interview I scheduled 3 weeks ago. I spent $200 on a new suit to really impress them and practised like crazy every imaginable question they could ask. They already had filled the position 2 weeks ago and forgot to inform me. FML
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
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
Today, I went to Macy's to go shopping, I was wearing a shirt and tie and dressed nicely. Customers came up to me with questions, but I just ignored them. Minutes later, thinking I was an employee, the manager came and yelled at me, and threatened to fire me. FML
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evilplatypus 39
Did you point that out to the interviewer? I'd also like to know what it was you wore. Just because a company sells halter tops and short-shorts doesn't make it an appropriate outfit to interview with.
perdix 31
Yes, if you want to work at Victoria's Secret, you don't show up at the interview wearing a silk teddy and fishnet stockings. I'm hiring, though, and that outfit will totally work for me;)
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Comments (48)
katie887 2
Also if u did get the job, u cu get clothes from that store for employee discount? Thought about that?
evilplatypus 39
Technically, I think either would have been correct. The interview "belongs" to both the interviewer and the interviewee.
day624 14
American Eagle?
nrelavender 10
You could always just forget the clothes all together and stand on the side of the road. I'm sure that would get you some money.
coastiepat 0
Your all wrong
TrinityisLife 22
Just wondering why on earth someone would blow their last $100 on AN outfit, a SINGLE outfit, for a job interview and not pay attention to what the other workers were wearing. Also, have you not heard of Goodwill stores and thrift shops? You probably could've gotten a full brand label outfit for under $10 that would've been appropriate.
Kristoffer 35
My suit ran me roughly $35 at a Deseret Industries thrift store. That includes the shirt, pants, and coat.
Arrawyn 12
You don't wear the same old clothes for a job interview. I'm guessing that clothing store isn't pant suits for women.
girlymae 12
If you are applying at an underwear store, you should usually wear clothes over top if their stuff...
Peacelove0404 26
Just because they sell it, doesn't mean it's "work-appropriate" clothing
jellycorn 13
So does that mean you go naked?