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She Showed Way More Than I Wanted to See

Share Your Story: Bad Interview Stories

From Andrea Watts

What Happened During The Interview?

I was hiring for an office assistant and the first candidate I interviewed had a skirt so short she could barely sit down. She spent the entire time tugging on the skirt so she wouldn't show way more than I wanted to see.

How Did the Interview Turn Out?

I didn't hire her. Her interview clothes were way less than professional and her style wasn't a fit for our professional office. Skimpy outfits might work for some offices, but they don't work for mine.

Advice

  • Dress appropriate for a job interview.
  • Check out the company before you go for an interview. What works as far as what to wear in one company might be the worst thing you could wear at another.

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