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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tehdarkness 21

Business casual does not include jeans.

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carage 3

I assume OP's friend meant business casual, but depending on the industry it could have been casual casual. I've dealt with one of those tech startups where a button shirt and jeans is actually considered relatively well-dressed.

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False_Stupidity 41

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm finding it highly amusing that the people that keep commenting YDI after the OP's follow up at #76 are essentially saying the OP deserves getting the job and are contradicting themselves! =)

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WhatHappenedToIt 22

I was taught to always dress for a management position no matter what kind of job it is.

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Witchylady 17

Regardless you always dress up for interviews. First impression count. YDI

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docphilsman 15

business casual probably not just normal casual

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Steve95401 49

Congratulations! Glad your story has a good ending.

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martin8337 35

You should know better than wearing jeans at a job interview.

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kittycatdex 8

Here (Germany) it's possible to be overdressed. For a position with in a lab nice pants (don't have to be business) and a blouse are good enough. I got every job I applied to with it. My bf (chemists) got a job 2 days ago wearing green pants... congrats to you op!

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