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[snipped] ... so being well dressed would not make a difference as long as they did dress well for the interview, if they applied and were invited to one. Even so, most were dressed well, in business attire
though not suits.
If I were to go to a job fair, I would definitely dress up;
maybe not in a suit, but at least nice slacks, button-down
and a tie. It's quite possible you're talking to the same
folks who will do your first interview, so for me, I'd want
to make a good first impression.
I know - some folks might reply to this with, "they talk
with so many folks, it's doubtful they'll remember you
at interview time" ... personally, I'd not want to take
the chance
This was in Florida. I think the labor market is bad enough here without putting yourself at a disadvantage by looking like those people do.
I'm not suggesting everyone dress to the nines for a job fair, but no company wants to hire someone who is obviously too lazy to take some stock in themselves.
I think the point is many people think like you and do not care about dress, and the advice here is to sensible people to not fall into this trap, and rather remain above the masses.
Nobody is trying to solve the unemployment problem in this thread.
Well I have a job, and wore a suit to my interview. But it was 5 1/2 years ago.
Even if everyone dressed up, we'd still have everyone pictured in that picture out of work. No matter if they wore suits or not. The only difference is you'd have the banks writing off a lot of credit card debt that can't be paid as people put new suits on their CC's.
I think some people are missing the point. You make a nice appearance.
For example a man needs to wear a shirt with a collar and a pair of slacks. Just because you're unemployed doesn't mean your clothes to turn to rags in your closet.
It also is good mentally for someone who has been out of work to get a little dressed up and get themselves out there.
I'm currently in FL(this job fair was in Tampa/St.Pete) area and I will tell you ANYTIME I see photos or job fairs on the news, MOST of the people are dressed in t-shirts/shorts or jeans.
Yes FL is hot and humid most of the year, but it is in the 50s and 60s now during the day. No excuse to dress like that.
Been here 3 yrs and I notice either an apathy or lack of knowledge in how to dress properly. I have seen people come into medical facilities looking for CNA positions dressed in shorts and a tube top.
Yes, job fairs for the most part are a waste of time, but on the chance that it might be beneficial, dress properly.
Yes, job fairs for the most part are a waste of time, but on the chance that it might be beneficial, dress properly.
Exactly. If a person feels they are a waste of time, they shouldn't go. If they go, they should do it right, which means dressed well. In this job market, give yourself every advantage.
Did you notice that someone brought a baby to the Job Fair in the picture?
I know someone who actually brought their baby to a fast food restaurant once so she could get a job. They originally did not want to hire her b/c of her weight, but they saw the little girl and hired her b/c they felt sorry for her. She's one of the hardest workers there.
Personally, I try to dress up as much as possible when going to these job fairs. However, I was lucky enough to have gotten a few suits donated to me or I was lucky enough to have bought a few nice suits on sale. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky. I believe we should dress up nice if possible, but I also believe that businesses should not fault a guy/girl who has 7 years experience and/or graduated top of the class from a great school just because they could not afford a three piece suit.
The way I see it is this: Employers should work with potential employees, not against them, and vice versa. Those people should wear nicer clothes, but at the same time employers shouldn't fault people just b/c they're not wearing a suit. Oh, and if employers expect potential employees to wear a suit then they sure as heck better go to the job fair wearing a suit as well!
I had one hiring manager come 15 minutes late to the interview appointment wearing a sweatshirt, jeans and sneakers. I was wondering, was he just playing basketball with his buddies? Of course, I had a navy pantsuit on. SO THAT RULE GOES BOTH WAYS. Needless to say, I sent him a thank you email the same day. I never heard back from him again; not even an email rejection letter. And when I saw the clothes and that he was late, I kind of expected that it would be a waste of my time.
Job fairs are such a waste of time it wouldn't make any difference if one attended in the nude, except that you would get arrested for public nudity (unless said job fair were on a nudist beach).
Without a doubt, total waste of time - and money as it costs to get there and back. I think they just mine resumes, talk to people to gage what candidates are looking for in terms of salary, and collect resumes to account in front of their HR bosses that they're "gainfully" earning their salary. It's total B.S.
I know someone who actually brought their baby to a fast food restaurant once so she could get a job. They originally did not want to hire her b/c of her weight, but they saw the little girl and hired her b/c they felt sorry for her. She's one of the hardest workers there.
Personally, I try to dress up as much as possible when going to these job fairs. However, I was lucky enough to have gotten a few suits donated to me or I was lucky enough to have bought a few nice suits on sale. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky. I believe we should dress up nice if possible, but I also believe that businesses should not fault a guy/girl who has 7 years experience and/or graduated top of the class from a great school just because they could not afford a three piece suit.
The way I see it is this: Employers should work with potential employees, not against them, and vice versa. Those people should wear nicer clothes, but at the same time employers shouldn't fault people just b/c they're not wearing a suit. Oh, and if employers expect potential employees to wear a suit then they sure as heck better go to the job fair wearing a suit as well!
While the employer should look presentable it is more important for the candidate. The employer already has a job.
I notice this a lot in FL, people dressing like slobs looking for work.
And it looks worse when they're overweight. I saw a picture of a woman who had to be in her late 40s(so right there is a strike) wearing a sweatshirt and shorts and sneakers. She was also heavy set.
Why even bother?
No you don't have to wear a suit, but don't look like a slob.
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