Anonymous
Post 04/30/2016 13:14     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Anonymous wrote:This is stupid. I am a hiring manager and would never judge anyone by what they use to carry their shoes. It is very common to see backpacks. I use one instead of a purse now.


Agree. And I would just think you're practical which is a plus in my hiring opinion.
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2016 13:11     Subject: Re:Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had an interview yesterday. Walked in my sneakers, changed to heels in Starbucks next door. Carried a large black tote. No backpack if you can avoid it.


exactly.

Sucks to be a woman.


I don't disagree with the larger point, but a guy should also not be wearing a backpack (or comfortable shoes) for a job interview. . .
Anonymous
Post 04/30/2016 11:25     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
no backpack. I take a green tote (single bag).

Had to change in recent job interview, stash boots in closet (at potential employer) because it was pouring rain. It was through a recruiter so I had arranged that ahead of time.
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2016 15:48     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
+1 sandals or flip flops
Anonymous
Post 04/29/2016 15:45     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Wear lightweight flip flops or take a cab.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 21:28     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
This is stupid. I am a hiring manager and would never judge anyone by what they use to carry their shoes. It is very common to see backpacks. I use one instead of a purse now.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 21:05     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
If you are a student, this is fine. If not, just bring a big black tote like the PP and stash your sneakers in there.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 21:04     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Yes! No backpack.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 20:40     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
You should wear the backpack during the interview
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:13     Subject: Re:Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Anonymous wrote:I had an interview yesterday. Walked in my sneakers, changed to heels in Starbucks next door. Carried a large black tote. No backpack if you can avoid it.


exactly.

Sucks to be a woman.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:12     Subject: Re:Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
I had an interview yesterday. Walked in my sneakers, changed to heels in Starbucks next door. Carried a large black tote. No backpack if you can avoid it.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:11     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
OP here. Thanks for the responses. It's a north face haha.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:11     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Anonymous wrote:I have a job interview coming up and I need to take the metro. I can't walk in heels for long distances so I was thinking of wearing sneakers and packing my heels in a backpack. Would it be unprofessional to show up to the interview with a backpack?


Really depends on the backpack.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:10     Subject: Re:Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
Yes. Bring a nice tote instead or take a taxi.
Anonymous
Post 04/28/2016 10:09     Subject: Going for a job interview - unprofessional to wear backpack
I have a job interview coming up and I need to take the metro. I can't walk in heels for long distances so I was thinking of wearing sneakers and packing my heels in a backpack. Would it be unprofessional to show up to the interview with a backpack?