I wish someone would have filmed me when I arrived at my first interview and discovered that everyone was wearing West Virginia shirts, including the Chief Executive Officer. I had been instructed to always dress appropriately for an interview as it would demonstrate a high regard for the workplace and a sense of professionalism. But I was also secretly pleased that if I got hired for the job, I would not be forced to always put on my best clothes.
While I was waiting for the bus afterwards, a pretty woman wearing an LSU shirt stepped into the corporate headquarters. I could tell by the file she was browsing through that she was interviewing for the same position as me. This made me nervous because her attire matched that of the employees and she would likely make a better impression. But it was unnecessary to worry: I ended up getting the job.
Since then, I have become a husband and developed a solid career. Now, I am the HR director of the very same firm and oversee the recruiting of new trainees. You will probably think it funny, but I wear Auburn Tigers apparel to every single interview I conduct. My experience has taught me that it is important to select a candidate who can wear professional clothing and be at ease with someone in more unceremonious attire. In the business world, you never know what kind of people you will confer with or what they’ll be wearing. And the most admirable names in business are rarely the people who have the nicest attire.
I wish someone would have filmed me when I arrived at my first interview and discovered that everyone was wearing West Virginia shirts, including the Chief Executive Officer. I had been instructed to always dress appropriately for an interview as it would demonstrate a high regard for the workplace and a sense of professionalism. But I was also secretly pleased that if I got hired for the job, I would not be forced to always put on my best clothes.
While I was waiting for the bus afterwards, a pretty woman wearing an LSU shirt stepped into the corporate headquarters. I could tell by the file she was browsing through that she was interviewing for the same position as me. This made me nervous because her attire matched that of the employees and she would likely make a better impression. But it was unnecessary to worry: I ended up getting the job.
Since then, I have become a husband and developed a solid career. Now, I am the HR director of the very same firm and oversee the recruiting of new trainees. You will probably think it funny, but I wear Auburn Tigers apparel to every single interview I conduct. My experience has taught me that it is important to select a candidate who can wear professional clothing and be at ease with someone in more unceremonious attire. In the business world, you never know what kind of people you will confer with or what they’ll be wearing. And the most admirable names in business are rarely the people who have the nicest attire.
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