Men not wearing a dress shirt tucked in to a job interview

_John_
_John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
edited November 12 in Chit-Chat
Is this common? Was a management position candidate and just struck me as odd.

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  • mrsmartinez99
    mrsmartinez99 Posts: 1,255 Member
    Reading the title.....Not at all what I expected this thread to be about....
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    edited February 2015


    really?!
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    oh, crap...epic typo...
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
    Huh?
  • palwithme
    palwithme Posts: 860 Member
    Translation: He f'ed up the interview because his shirt was not tucked in.
  • strozman
    strozman Posts: 2,622 Member
    _John_ wrote: »
    oh, crap...epic typo...

    lmao. Came in thinking Brazzers, left disappointed lol
  • palwithme
    palwithme Posts: 860 Member
    Or: He took his shirt off and got f'ed during a job interview.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    palwithme wrote: »
    Translation: He f'ed up the interview because his shirt was not tucked in.

    i think he means he found it weird that the candidate didnt have his shirt tucked in
  • AmberStarr_87
    AmberStarr_87 Posts: 1,291 Member
    That's just sloppy.. But, some men just don't know any better. I wouldn't judge based just on the shirt.
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    I don't own a dress shirt.
  • mrsmartinez99
    mrsmartinez99 Posts: 1,255 Member
    AmberStarr_87 wrote: »
    That's just sloppy.. But, some men just don't know any better. I wouldn't judge based just on the shirt.

    I would so judge based on the shirt. It shows he does not care enough to be presentable or he does not know enough how to be presentable. Either way, pass now or regret later.
  • guitarrckr
    guitarrckr Posts: 1,717 Member
    AmberStarr_87 wrote: »
    That's just sloppy.. But, some men just don't know any better. I wouldn't judge based just on the shirt.

    total agreement !
    although I kinda an untucked guy...but never to an interview...lol
    (do they still do interviews?)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    mrsmartinez99 wrote: »
    AmberStarr_87 wrote: »
    That's just sloppy.. But, some men just don't know any better. I wouldn't judge based just on the shirt.

    I would so judge based on the shirt. It shows he does not care enough to be presentable or he does not know enough how to be presentable. Either way, pass now or regret later.

    i agree, i would totally judge... tucking in your shirt isnt really that difficult!
  • Delilahhhhhh
    Delilahhhhhh Posts: 477 Member
    Very rude. Also not wearing a belt on trousers or jeans, makes me shudder (belt lopes = belt. in my book)

    Oh I feel better for getting that of my chest.
  • the_quadfather
    the_quadfather Posts: 49 Member
    Absolutely inexcusable. Even if the job doesn't require a dress shirt, you show up for the interview looking proper.

    The job I have right now allows for me to dress business casual. In fact, all of my superiors dress that way. However, when I came in for interviews, I wore a suit, and so did both the VP of Sales and the President of the company.

    I would say it's not impossible to make a great impression without proper dress, but you've certainly put yourself in a position to push a boulder uphill.

    I don't know what part of the country you live in, but 'round here, that's just unprofessional.
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.
  • glenperk
    glenperk Posts: 24 Member
    I don't see a problem with it. At least he had a dress shirt on and wasn't wearing a wife-beater with coffee stains. It's more important that he was presentable as it relates to the job.
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.

    That's what she said.

  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.

    That's what she said.

    Glad you thought my post added at least something to the thread.


  • JM1481
    JM1481 Posts: 88 Member
    Honestly I'm not sure I would have noticed, unless it was really ill fitting. I'm kind of oblivious to mundane office fashion though. I really only take notice if something really stands out (in a good way) or is a bit of a hot mess (unkempt/wrinkled/ill fitting etc....) *shrug*
  • lt3ag4s
    lt3ag4s Posts: 835 Member
    It really all depends on the dress code of the worksite. What effort is the person making to present themselves as the best candidate. Appearance means a lot. I have shown up to construction interviews with a dress shirt an tie.
  • TheGrassBends
    TheGrassBends Posts: 3
    Dress Shirt, ironed/pressed, tucked in. Solid Color is safe.
    Dress Belt Black, Neat with shiny buckle
    Tie, Pressed, simple pattern, tied neatly
    Sport Coat/Suit Coat - Pressed, neat, fitted
    Dress Slacks/Suit Pants (Black/Charcoal Grey/Navy Blue/Stone), ironed/pressed
    Dress Shoes, black, shiny, no marks easily visible
    Dress Socks
    No tattoos showing
    One ring only.
    Fine Watch.
    No piercings showing at interview.

    Haircut neatly
    Shaved clean

    Black Zipped Padfolio
    Have resume on hand

    Please give this to the man who did not get the job. Better luck next time!
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.

    That's what she said.

    Glad you thought my post added at least something to the thread.


    Two somethings in fact. A question for clarification and humor. ;)
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    I read this as dress and a shirt. I say hire him on the spot, you know he is a strait shooter.
  • mrsmartinez99
    mrsmartinez99 Posts: 1,255 Member
    TheGrassBends wrote: »
    Dress Shirt, ironed/pressed, tucked in. Solid Color is safe.
    Dress Belt Black, Neat with shiny buckle
    Tie, Pressed, simple pattern, tied neatly
    Sport Coat/Suit Coat - Pressed, neat, fitted
    Dress Slacks/Suit Pants (Black/Charcoal Grey/Navy Blue/Stone), ironed/pressed
    Dress Shoes, black, shiny, no marks easily visible
    Dress Socks
    No tattoos showing
    One ring only.
    Fine Watch.
    No piercings showing at interview.

    Haircut neatly
    Shaved clean

    Black Zipped Padfolio
    Have resume on hand

    Please give this to the man who did not get the job. Better luck next time!

    ^^This!! All This!!
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    mrsmartinez99 wrote: »
    TheGrassBends wrote: »
    Dress Shirt, ironed/pressed, tucked in. Solid Color is safe.
    Dress Belt Black, Neat with shiny buckle
    Tie, Pressed, simple pattern, tied neatly
    Sport Coat/Suit Coat - Pressed, neat, fitted
    Dress Slacks/Suit Pants (Black/Charcoal Grey/Navy Blue/Stone), ironed/pressed
    Dress Shoes, black, shiny, no marks easily visible
    Dress Socks
    No tattoos showing
    One ring only.
    Fine Watch.
    No piercings showing at interview.

    Haircut neatly
    Shaved clean

    Black Zipped Padfolio
    Have resume on hand

    Please give this to the man who did not get the job. Better luck next time!

    ^^This!! All This!!

    If I see all of that, I'd be asking myself the same question as when I see a woman with more than light makeup on....."What are they hiding?"
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.

    That's what she said.

    Glad you thought my post added at least something to the thread.


    Two somethings in fact. A question for clarification and humor. ;)

    I'll take that compliment, thank you!
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    jnichel wrote: »
    Pipsg1rl wrote: »
    Did he know it was untucked? Maybe he had to put something on a high shelf right before he entered.

    That's what she said.

    Glad you thought my post added at least something to the thread.


    Two somethings in fact. A question for clarification and humor. ;)

    I'll take that compliment, thank you!

    T'was the way I meant it, ma'am. :)
  • LouLouStBijou
    LouLouStBijou Posts: 987 Member
    the_quadfather wrote: »
    Absolutely inexcusable. Even if the job doesn't require a dress shirt, you show up for the interview looking proper.

    The job I have right now allows for me to dress business casual. In fact, all of my superiors dress that way. However, when I came in for interviews, I wore a suit, and so did both the VP of Sales and the President of the company.

    I would say it's not impossible to make a great impression without proper dress, but you've certainly put yourself in a position to push a boulder uphill.

    I don't know what part of the country you live in, but 'round here, that's just unprofessional.

    ^^^^ This

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