powerbelly51 said:
AggieOO said:
powerbelly51 said:
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I wore a really nice gray suit with a pair of gray shoes.
Not really acceptable interview attire.
If someone won't hire me because I'm wearing grey shoes, it's not someone I would want to work for anyway. That's ridiculous. I've hired quite a number of people, and that wouldn't even cross my mind.
I agree, but why chance it?
i didn't say i'd personally do it. But I think that's ridiculous that its a reason to be excluded for a job. Its not like he rolled in with jeans and a t-shirt.
I don't know people's backgrounds when they walk in the door. I interviewed a guy about my age who was originally from Nigeria. He had been in the states a number of years, and had worked hard to lose his accent to make it easier for him to get a job (found this out later). But he was dressed a little strange for the interview, not in native dress, definitely things bought in the US. I talked to him about his background and what he wanted to do. Hired him, gave him instructions on what to wear when at events, and he was one of the best people I had on staff, and definitely the most reliable. He was outstanding face-to-face when interacting with consumers at events.
I want someone who can do the job, I don't care about their shoes or shirt. I'm sure certain industries are more superficial than any I've worked in, but still.