Dont people want a job?!?!

[ZesPak]

The OP clearly wants to hire this guy:



Rather than this one:


His choice though

[gareth.e]

bigTee said:

cal72 said:

Are they replying to the ad you used?

http://www.track-days.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

If so, you can't complain.

that one is in tomorrow!!

brilliant

[Pothole]

Life Saab Itch said:

bigTee said:

I’m amazed you think this is acceptable.

Would you also discriminate against a tattooed person? Someone with facial piercings?

I would, yes. Facial piercings especially show a marked lack of judgement imho.

The point is, if you want a job, you need to conform to some accepted norms at interview stage whether you like it or not. I'd suggest that it's not really the appropriate time to fight the power!

[Zaxxon]

LSB your Jeremy Beadles love child aren't you?

[bigTee]

Pothole said:

I want a job, I have a suit, but I can't get anyone to answer me...;)

If you have a suit - you can have an interview!!!



In all seriousness, trousers and a shirt would suffice.

Just make an effort!

[cazzer]

Life Saab Itch said:

Would you also discriminate against a tattooed person? Someone with facial piercings? Someone with visible birth-marks? An amputee?

Tattooed (Visibly)....yes
Facial Piercing......most definitely yes.
Visible Birthmark.....no, involuntary.
Amputee...............no, involuntary.

Inapropriately mutilating yourself then complaining you can't get a job....tough that's yer own fault.
Trying to get a job whilst dealing the hand nature gave you, different matter entirely.

[Einion Yrth]

RacerMDR said:

I can't believe anyone would ever think it was ok to turn up to interview in jeans.

I find it scarcely credible that anyone can be shallow enough to really care.

RacerMDR said:

the world has gone mad

Indeed.

[Pothole]

bigTee said:

Pothole said:

I want a job, I have a suit, but I can't get anyone to answer me...;)

If you have a suit - you can have an interview!!!



In all seriousness, trousers and a shirt would suffice.

Just make an effort!

Great! What's the job and where is it?

(I may have the clobber and not the skills)

[louiebaby]

I think it's not too difficult to work out what to wear for an interview.

Always dress a notch above what you would be expected to wear to do the job, and turn up presentable.

Carrot picker - dirty overalls --> clean jeans and a polo shirt.

Sales role - smart suit --> full smart suit, with trimmings.

It's really not rocket surgery.

[Marf]

Adam B said:

Life Saab Itch said:

Ari said:

No, it indicates "I couldn't give a toss what you think about how I've dressed", even more revealing...

HTH

No, it indicates that they are taking the interview just as seriously as the next candidate as the interviewer should be interviewing the candidate, not the candidate's wardrobe.

FFS, can I ask how old you are and what is your line of work - in all seriousness i am genuinely interested.

your attitude astounds me but maybe you work in a very different field to most people I know.

Yes, please enlighten us as to the industry you operate in LSI.

[Work-Shy-Wanabe]

bigTee said:

Business 2 Business sales in telecoms, landlines, phone systems, It support and vehicle tracking.

On a serious note, can I email you my CV please?

[pugwash4x4]

Pothole said:

Life Saab Itch said:

bigTee said:

I’m amazed you think this is acceptable.

Would you also discriminate against a tattooed person? Someone with facial piercings?

I would, yes. Facial piercings especially show a marked lack of judgement imho.

Indeed- multiple tattoos and facial piercings state often state a certain attitude to life- ie- "I'll live it the way I want to". Which is fine, but not often what interviewers are looking for.

Personally for any work i (particularly customer facing) i expect staff to be clean shaven (or with neatly trimmed facial hair), nothing overly styled in the hair front, smart clothing (and jeans aren't smart), and polished shoes.

If for no other reason that this "look", represents nothing to most customers, they won't prejudge, or make assumptions about the products which you are being paid to present to customers. indeed your ook should be as bland as possible- the only focus of your job (ie as a saleman) is to sell my products, not to make a statement about how you live your life.

Its really quite simple.

[Cleckheatonlock]

I work in telephone based b2b sales, in the IT industry

I would never dream of turning up for an interview in anything other than a suit, to present the image that I would convey how I would look if I were in a face to face with a customer.

As for tattoos, piercings - I suppose there is a preconceived idea relating to this that will dilute over time as they become more and more prevalent. I have tattoos, but all are on upper arms or torso. If I want to wear a short sleeved shirt to work I can and nobody is any the wiser that I have them unless I choose to show them.

There is a certain level of presentation that is appropriate IMHO. Turning up to an interview in jeans is not it and I am stunned that anyone thinks otherwise

[RacerMDR]

Einion Yrth said:

RacerMDR said:

I can't believe anyone would ever think it was ok to turn up to interview in jeans.

I find it scarcely credible that anyone can be shallow enough to really care.

RacerMDR said:

the world has gone mad

Indeed.

You sir, are incorrect. I think you'll find the world cares......which is why everyone I have ever interviewed has turned up in a suit (for ten years) - probably 2/3 people a month.

I haven't interviewed anyone that turned up late - I send them all home, regardless of reason.

It's cool though - you can dress how you want.........don't end up in front of me for an interview though. You buy the ticket, and take the ride.

[Mr Will]

Life Saab Itch said:

Why are you discriminating against something that is so easily changed?

This is why.

If they cannot be bother to make a little bit of extra effort when they are getting dressed in the morning, can you really expect them to make that extra bit of effort when the job requires it?

Would you hire someone who turned up with a hangover?

[bigTee]

Work-Shy-Wanabe said:

On a serious note, can I email you my CV please?

Sure!!

[Dangerous2]

Work-Shy-Wanabe said:

bigTee said:

Business 2 Business sales in telecoms, landlines, phone systems, It support and vehicle tracking.

On a serious note, can I email you my CV please?

I can't believe you didn't change your username for that, its like wearing jeans to an interview.

[ZesPak]

bigTee said:

Work-Shy-Wanabe said:

On a serious note, can I email you my CV please?

Sure!!

Wouldn't it be funny if he turned up in jeans? You could tell him to read the fking thread.

[mgmrw2003]

bigTee said:

Ive had three interviewees turn up and ALL wearing fking Jeans?!?!

What is wrong with people?

If the next one turns up in jeans, i'm kicking him out of the office!!!

Depends what the job is. I turned up for warehouse op job, and tech clerk role in shirt, tie and trousers & shoes....... Was the only one of about 12 people who did. The rest were in jeans and a polo shirt.

On the other hand, went for a interview in glasshouse office where I am now, straight from work in the snow/ice, so wore shirt/tie/trousers, BUT kept my riggers on as the paths were 12inch+ deep in snow/ice/brown industry sludge (1/2 the workforce failed to "Make it to work") and got questioned like mad

[bigTee]

Dangerous2 said:

Work-Shy-Wanabe said:

bigTee said:

Business 2 Business sales in telecoms, landlines, phone systems, It support and vehicle tracking.

On a serious note, can I email you my CV please?

I can't believe you didn't change your username for that, its like wearing jeans to an interview.

Right - i have another interview just turned up - in a suit!!

I best put my jacket on the cover my tattoos!!!!