I was very exited to get a call back from a certain job all was going GREAT.They did back ground chks;reference chks;the whole nine, I got called to come in for a drug test,so I knew then that I had nothing to worry aboout.They said it would be in a building behind where I would be working at to get the drug test and that it would only take about 15min.So the day that I went for the drug test I went in with nice jeans shirt & a casual jacket but it was inside where I would be working at,well everything to my knoledge went well,they had me sign paper work & watch videos so basicly it was like an orientation I then took my drug test and went home feeling secure about the job since they even welcome me into the comp.now they call & instead of telling me good news they say that the adm. did not like the way I came in dressed for my drug test it was not profesional & not the way to represent the comp.I was not dressed sloppy in any way I dont understand should I call the adm.& appologize
2007-02-23 09:18:10 · 4 answers · asked by Art 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I do know with out any doubt that my background & drug test are not even a question. I feel so hurt by this...
2007-02-23 09:44:56 · update #1
I wouldn't, unless you think it might change their minds about hiring you, or if you think there was a mistake. If you are thinking of apologizing just because you feel you may have offended them in some way...I'd forget it. That wasn't a reasonable expectation, and it tells me that if the company is going to treat you that way now...they'd only be more unfair to you later. Who dresses up for a drug test? Sheesh!
2007-02-23 09:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would call and speak to the person who called you to discuss the matter. Were you given a dress code to abide by before you came in for the test? Did you abide by it? Did you pass the drug test? Maybe they just don't want to explain that something in background or drug test did not come back right and are using that as an excuse? Apologizing to the administrator would not hurt anything but it sounds like there might be more than that going on.
Good luck!
2007-02-23 09:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that you should call and find out if that was the really reason, if it is give a sincere apology; if that's what you feel. If you don't find out or feel you need more info on what went wrong and you don't get answers it will hunt you with "what if".
It sound shady that they would make a big deal about the way you were dress, specially since you were told it was just a 15-Minute meeting to get a drug test.
Also, i think it depends on the type of job you had applied for and what kind of dress code the company has.
I'm sorry that happened, but don't give up.
Good Luck!!!
2007-02-23 09:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually see this mistake with younger people. If you really want the job and have have real guts, dress professional - no jeans and tee-shirts and see them in person. Apologize and let them know you made a mistake, but you want the opportunity to make amends. Much more powerful statement than calling. Never wear jeans to an business casual or dress office...especially during any part of the orientation process. Consider the whole thing an extended interview. Act and Dress accordingly!
You get points for being motivated, confident and poised and eager to join their team
Good Luck!
2007-02-23 09:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by dmaturin12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋