what would you say to some one about to aplay for a job that wore a mini skirt and flip flops?

Question

I told a girl that she should come back dressed with more appropriate attire on. She said why if she had the body to wear it what was wrong? I then told her she would not get the job but she is mad and does not understand do you all understand and would you heir her no matter what kinda job it was for

Answer 1

I would want to say "I am sorry you mistook us for Hooters, they are in Union Station."

However I would say, "Is this a fair representation of what you will be intending to wear to work?"

Answer 2

Clothing attire says everything when it comes to job interviews. If you care enough about getting a job, then you have to dress like you really want it. Plus, it shows what kind of an attitude your future employer can expect from you. If you come in wearing a mini skirt and flip flops obviously you don't care enough about your own appearance to come dressed appropriately, then maybe that means you won't care for the appearance of the company.

What I would have told her? "If you feel that is an appropriate ensemble for a job interview, just out of curiousity, what kind of outfits do you have in mind should you gain employment here?"

Answer 3

Okay, there are a couple more issues here besides just the attire. First of all, she argued with you in an interview. You were her potential boss, and she implied that she does not respect or care about your opinion. You wouldn't want to hire someone who's oppositional from the start. Second, you said she is mad and doesn't understand. Chances are if she continues to apply for jobs with the same attitude and wardrobe she will hear it plenty more times and realize that it wasn't just you. Third, does she not realize that you offered her a second chance by telling her to come back? She totally blew an opportunity to reapply. Sigh. I suppose the good news is that she made the rest of the candidates look more polished.

Answer 4

I agree with you. Not every job is going to require you to dress in a suit, however when you go in for an interview you should always look nice and somewhat professional. If you go in for an interview dressed unkempt then that will tell the potential employer that you are not to be taken seriously. Instead of getting mad or angry the girl could have apologized and said that we was unsure what to wear, that might have redeemed her a bit.

Answer 5

If it was an office job, then yes.

I friggin' HATE flip flops in the office environment.

I also would not hire her just for her arrogant response about if she had the body to wear it what was wrong. That's the kind of attitude you'll get from her as long as she works for you. It's an attitude of entitlement, and that she doesn't have to follow directions while at work.

If her response was -- "I understand. To explain, in my last two jobs things were very casual, and I can see that this job would not be as casual. If I joined your team, I would of course adhere to your dress code," then I would maybe think differently about her if she brought skills to the table.

Answer 6

i met a woman at a business meet who actually told me she wore a see-thru blouse and a mini-skirt that was borderline illegal in most states when she applied for her job. and she got the job over 4 other well qualified women! she still has the job and always goes with the boss on his 'away' business trips (which is where i met her for the only time!) i'm sure there was (and probably still IS) some sex going on, but who am i to say... anything?

it happens.

Answer 7

It depends on the job.

Stripper, model, something to do with the body and attractiveness, then yes that would be appropriate.

But if its office work she needs to come in in office attire.

If its for a restaurant or fast food chain, then they should at least wear a nice pair of jeans and a decent shirt.

What was the position she was interviewing for?

Answer 8

I think that it really does depend on the job! I mean if I'm working at a fast food place for 6.25 an hour should the manager really care how I look for 30 minutes . I really do think it depends on the job.If you were hiring her to be a stripper would it matter if she had on that mini skirt? I think not. I think certain attire for certain situations!

Answer 9

It seems a bit disrespectful to dress so casually for an interview, and even worse to make an excuse for it that she has the body for it. Just because she can doesn't mean she should, and with an attitude like that I would cross her off the list.

Answer 10

It is not appropriate for you to comment on someone's appearance if you are a hiring manager, except to say that "we are looking for someone more professional." I would not have told her to come back at all.

It seems this person is so clueless that she does not understand that there is a dress code for every situation. After all, would she attend a wedding or go to church in such attire? [Probably.]

I would not hire someone that I thought was too unprofessional for the job. I have done this in the past.

Answer 11

Her hair sounds like s**t in that %, yet universal on the main appropriate chick it incredibly is a great look...you gotta have the legs to drag off wearing a skirt that short however. turn flops look good...and sandals.