Job interview, do you wear perfume or not?

TarynK11
TarynK11 Posts: 24
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For the ladies to answer of course, lol.
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  • corn63
    corn63 Posts: 1,580 Member
    No. Perfume can be offensive to those of us with sensitive noses.
  • Nwalters113
    Nwalters113 Posts: 107
    I think a simple mist of something light would be appropriate. If you always wear it, you will most likely wear it on the job, no?
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
    just stick with the knee pads!

    *for praying of course...sheesh ya'll got a filthy mind!!!
  • Nwalters113
    Nwalters113 Posts: 107
    knee pads are a good touch - lol
  • shaynak112
    shaynak112 Posts: 751 Member
    I would definitely say no!
  • jealous_loser
    jealous_loser Posts: 395
    I would say no. A lot of places are scent free these days (at least around here!) so wearing perfume will probably not be a good idea. You don't know if the interviewer is sensitive to scents or not. Better to be safe then sorry!
  • ChanyL
    ChanyL Posts: 41
    First thing I was told was to never wear perfume when going to a job interview.
  • TarynK11
    TarynK11 Posts: 24
    Thanks!
  • SeaChele77
    SeaChele77 Posts: 1,103 Member
    No!
    I may wear a scented lotion on my arms. But actual spray perfume...No!
  • TarynK11
    TarynK11 Posts: 24
    You all rule, got 2nd interview.
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    Never. Too many people with allergies and some people have a pretty heavy hand even when they think they don't. It just might not be a pleasant scent for someone on the interview panel. Err on the side of no.
  • griffx12
    griffx12 Posts: 110 Member
    Never - !
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    Nope! Deodorant and im good to go xD
  • Retiredmom72
    Retiredmom72 Posts: 538 Member
    Never. Allergies and stuffy rooms.
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    I only wear a very very light perfume for job interviews. Any perfume you choose should be light and not overbearing.

    No musks or things like that.
  • JosephVitte
    JosephVitte Posts: 2,039
    I'm not a lady...............but Imma give ya my 2 cents.....................first off, why would the ladies be the only suitable "answerers"?????????????? Do men not conduct interviews............let's use are heads ladies............


    Moving along..............I would not where any scent. Be scentless..............seriously.............you do not know who that interviewer is............you might be reminding him of his ex wife (that b*tch) you might make em think your all fluff and no work ethic. He/she might be allergic to certain scents and not wanna hire you thinking your always gonna wear the scent. No distractions..........especially if you really got it going on anyways......I mean job wise.

    Happy job hunting!
  • notmac
    notmac Posts: 89
    No scent
  • kinkykiddo
    kinkykiddo Posts: 34
    Something light. If you don't typically wear something light, then don't wear anything at all. Some people are sensitive to stronger colognes and perfumes.
  • pickledginger
    pickledginger Posts: 172
    Never. Unless it's the sort of job you wouldn't mention to your mother. It is an interview, not a date.
  • hacker1234
    hacker1234 Posts: 225 Member
    seems to bother alot of people nowadays; no perfume
  • SeaRunner26
    SeaRunner26 Posts: 5,143 Member
    Never. Some people are bothered by perfume/cologne. Nobody is bothered by the lack of it (assuming you've got good hygiene). So a simple risk analysis says forget the scent.
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    yes!

    but very little

    to me a man wearing perfume tells me that he looks after himself.

    and of course make sure that it's something light and not sickly sweet or over powering.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    only a teeny,weeny,weeny bit if you are one of those that applies it moments before the interview. else apply a little an hour or so before...but keep it subtle.
  • genefabes
    genefabes Posts: 132
    You all rule, got 2nd interview.

    well did you wear perfume?


    *y'all
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    Something light. If you don't typically wear something light, then don't wear anything at all. Some people are sensitive to stronger colognes and perfumes.

    agreed.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I would say yes, but just put one dab or spray on. Just one!
  • haylz247
    haylz247 Posts: 435
    yes but just a spray or two. nothing strong. and tbh mine wears off quickly! expenisve stuff too!
  • tyresank
    tyresank Posts: 174 Member
    Agree with the majority never wear it. In fact don't wear it to the gym either, or airplanes!! It's the worst when yo have someone get next to you at the gym who has such strong sents on!! not to mention sitting next to them on the airplane for 15 hrs!!
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I wear perfume everywhere else, even to work too. My only exception would be not at the interview. You want to be remembered for your skills and any scent is distracting.
  • Bama4granma
    Bama4granma Posts: 5
    no perfume..or scented lotions just be clean from shower...and dont forget your deodorant! :wink:

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