By xorenae - 27/03/2015 08:38 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I had an interview for an office job. As a requirement, I had to show up dressed for the job. My friend has worked there for years and told me it was casual dress. I wore jeans and a blouse. Everyone else had on business suits. Obviously my friend doesn't know what casual means. FML
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Steve95401 49

Even if the office has a casual dress policy, you should have worn a business suit for your interview.

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chicme 9

By chance, is your friend's name Barney Stinson?

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AllSoul 23

Congratulations on getting the job OP.

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ligerzero459 24

Gotta say, that's a bit of a crappy friend if "playing a joke" = "possibly costing my friend a job"

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dutchman327 3

Always over dress for the interview! It'll make a better impression on your boss/whoever i interviewing you.

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marcusbjohnson 4

always wear at least a shirt and tie to an interview.

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nevilninja 9

I think they mean business casual when they said casual which, as I've been taught, is not a full suit but definitely not jeans. I'd never wear jeans to an interview unless the interviewer specifically says you can. Dress slacks would have been better. Always better to overdresss - I've been told this shows that you're really serious about working there since you put more time in looking professional.

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Setareh23 34

Wow! You must have had an amazing interview if you still got the job! Congratulations :) I hope at the very least that your friend put in a good word for you, which helped counteract the jeans/blouse appearance. And like you said, you'll know better for next time.

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imbedderdenu 23

don't rely on others. perceptions are different for everyone.

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