Work: Today, I was turned down from my dream job at a graphic design...

By hoboman - 02/09/2009 15:12 - United States

Today, I was turned down from my dream job at a graphic design firm. Before the interview, concerned about my hobo style would not impress the company, I shaved, cut my long hair, and even bought a suit. They said I wasn't "free-spirited and creative enough." FML

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Keeping up appearances

By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML

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By jobless - 30/06/2019 22:01

Today, I had my first interview after weeks of applying everywhere, but I got turned away for being "inappropriately dressed" for the interview. I was wearing the smartest clothes I own. FML

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By frustrated - 22/01/2013 07:20 - Australia - Mittagong

Today, my mother insisted I dress very smartly in suit attire for my first job interview at a hippy-style retail store. My interviewer wore a poncho. I didn't get the job. FML

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By ClothesHorse - 12/10/2012 19:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML

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Waste of time

By wasteoftime - 07/06/2017 20:00

Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML

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By Interview tragedy - 17/12/2009 15:46 - United States

Today, I went in for an interview at my dream job. When I walked in, I got a dirty look from the front desk secretary. Turns out, the guy interviewing me was from a dating website I'm on. I'd rejected him and told him to get a life. FML

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Hyperrealism

By Anonymous - 24/11/2012 01:29 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I was rejected for a dream photography job that involves travelling all over the world, because according to the interviewer, half the photos in my nature portfolio were "blatantly photoshopped." I guess reality isn't realistic enough for some people. FML

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Clueless

By jobless1 - 05/07/2015 04:04

Today, I went to an important job interview, only to be told I'm not what such a "prestigious" company was looking for. This from a pimply-faced 20-something who took a personal call on speakerphone mid-interview, and actually said "LMAO" out loud at his friend's joke. FML

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Discrimination!

By DamnYou - 04/01/2023 18:00

Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another job. FML

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Toxic workplace goals!

By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML

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screwtaylor 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 20:32

You should never change your style for someone else.

andydawg8891 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 20:33

Note to self: Be a Hippy

Comments

jaredletolover 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:19

aww that sucksss!!!! i really hope you find another job

PornoSid 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:31

Ha! Stupid hobo.

NonchalantSavant 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:38

If you actually read this - I'm going to tell you how I got my job in a similar situation (I work in advertising). I went back to the guy and said, "Tell you what - I'll give you 2 weeks for absolutely free, no strings attached. If you don't like what I do, we'll part ways. But in 2 weeks you'll need to make a hiring decision." I've been working for the guy I said that to for nearly 20 years. And he paid me for the 2 weeks as well.

Strike1 0

Thursday 3 September 2009 5:15

Interesting, but I don't think this would work everywhere, worth a try though if you really want it.

drkwlf 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:41

For one, hobos and hippies fail. For two, don't make excuses - you just fail. Not only did you miss out on your dream job but you also no longer look like a hobo - which is double burn on you because you want to look that way. .. Or is that triple burn..

Sygonus 0

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:41

Whatever, the company sounds like it's staffed by neo-hippie douchebags. Screw them.

ayashe 2

Wednesday 2 September 2009 21:43

You can't tell how creative someone is just by the way they dress or how they look. If they based how free-spirited or creative you were on that, then they're obviously not very good artists.