DO/would you wear a kilt to a job interview?

[GMan]

I voted no because you didn't say what type of position it was for. I too also run my own business so it really is not an issue.

Yet I could think that it would show them that you think out side the box, but the problem with that is getting past those who cannot.

[Chef]

I'm probably the wrong person to ask. I work for myself and some of the work I do is connected to Scotland so I have met clients in a kilt. However in general I think a first interview in a kilt is a bad idea. I think a first interview should be memorable to the future employer for your qualifications and not for your outfit.

Also if the job would require a specific uniform or manner of dress that would prohibit a kilt then pass on it all together during the interview process. Only introduce the kilt if the employer is interested in you and a kilt would be a reasonable manner of dress for the job.

[arrogcow]

The only answer I can give is, maybe. Frankly it depends on how much I want the job, and who I would be interviewing with.

Adam

[belsen]

Kilted, you'd soon find out if the company valued compliance or results. If they are seeking sheep to baaaa to their tune, and you wanna sing along, probably not a good idea. If they happen to be looking for intelligent free thinkers and looking for new ideas to improve a kilt would be just the ticket.

I wouldn't wanna work anywhere Einstein couldn't get a job because he didn't comb his hair....

Ron

see this is true intelligence

i agree even tho i do it differently, as I'm sick of being rejected jobs for being me so i put on a act for my interviews loads of company's just want sheep so i give them sheep then ones iv got the job I'm me agen......its dishonest but people are ignorant and I'm not gunna get a job if the people who interview me are ignorant.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Corporate interview boards are looking for reasons NOT to hire candidates-- everyone they interview is (more or less) qualified to fill the position. Their job is to weed out the cranks, the querulous, the vexacious, the odd balls, and anyone they feel might be a health or legal liability to the company. If they ask about hobbies, pastimes, or social outtings, then it's okay to bring up kilt wearing in passing. Don't belabour it, and don't ask the fatal question: Is it okay to wear it to work? Wait until you have the job before testing the company's patience.

[Panache]

Speaking as someone who worked in the staffing field for four years, your best choice in an interview is to dress as if you already had the job.

You want the interviewer to see how you are going to fit in with the rest of the employees and relate to the company's customers.

So your outfit really depends on what job you are interviewing for.

Cheers

Jamie

[Larry124]

...it would introduce something other than the real reason for the meeting to wear a kilt in the current social atmosphere, and it's just not a good idea if getting a job is the main reason for showing up.

That's what I think also.

[Mr. MacDougall]

The thing is? I'm a nurse. And there's a nursing shortage. Somewhere in any moderately sized town is someone who's going to hire me, even if I show up wearing clown shoes.

[Chef]

The thing is? I'm a nurse. And there's a nursing shortage. Somewhere in any moderately sized town is someone who's going to hire me, even if I show up wearing clown shoes.

That might be true, but I'll bet you will have more choices of where to work if you show up without the clown shoes. I'm not sure I would want to work for the company that can't afford to be picky about who they hire.

[bjproc]

and anyone they feel might be a health or legal liability to the company. If they ask about hobbies, pastimes, or social outtings, then it's okay to bring up kilt wearing in passing. Don't belabour it, and don't ask the fatal question: Is it okay to wear it to work? Wait until you have the job before testing the company's patience.

good advice