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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struckbystarzz 6
You're always supposed to dress nice for an interview.
rinzler806 9
First of all, never dress casually for an interview. Second of all, you're friend probably meant BUSINESS casual, which is far different than "regular" casual.
rinzler806 9
(YDI)
ThePandoricaOpen 18
then he/she should have said BUSINESS casual, sounds like this "friend" didn't care enough to make sure they told OP the right thing.
SMHsohard 22
There's also a possibility that your friend sabotaged you. YDI for not asking HR what the company dress policy was. And, even if you were told "business casual" you should have worn regular slacks, not jeans. Call this a learning experience.
time4coffee 3
Agreed but no matter what the office attire is (she probably meant business casual) you still wear a suit to the interview. Learn for the next time.
SMHsohard 22
You're right-I saw my mistake, but not soon enough to correct it.
AutisticAbyss 10
I think the friend purposely mislead OP, so that op would be at a disadvantage of geting the job.
victrin 12
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. You should always dress higher for an interview.
psyjoniz 12
*always*ALWAYS* go to an interview dressed for business! YDI
hsbzjsnsos 12
you should always dress smart for an interview, that way you'll stand out if it is casual and look professional and prepared.
The_Skittish_One 27
Sounds like your friend is either ignorant of dress codes or was deliberately trying to sabotage your chances. Either way, I have to say that you really should have gone with more formal business attire. I think it's best to err on the side of overdressed rather than under dressed. Consider it a learning experience.
ThatHorse 15
Um no you don't know what casual means. Jeans and a blouse aren't "office casual". Office casual is a business suit sans coat and maybe a tie in some offices (depends on the office). Even so most of them have their coat within reach in case of sudden business meeting.
musdesimd 18
YDI, dnt ever take interviews for granted. I usually even stake out a company a week before just to get any info that'll give me an edge as well as ensure I dnt get lost the day of by knowing the place.
brand125 17
they had an inside person, if my friend worked there for 3 full ****** years, you would think their word is correct.