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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A candidate showed up for an interview for a professional position wearing a denim jacket, a flowy skirt, a t-shirt, and some sort of sandals. This is a master's level position in a government agency. There's nothing funky or hip about it. She interviewed great and we liked her and her qualifications are pretty good. It's been a while since I interviewed for anything. Is this a thing now? Should an applicant's outfit factor into the hiring decision? Is it fair to make judgments about an applicant's hireability based on what they wear?[/quote]

I went to college in the early eighties.   Business degree.  Actually took required one credit course on how to interview, DRESS, greet an employer, write a cover letter, etc.

I have interviewed in my field for employees (federal).   Because of my experience, these type of dressers always lose a few points.   It's unbelievable in my mind for any position that people don't put on business attire for an interview.   But lots of things blow my mind these days....[/quote]

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