itsheresomewhere Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Do not wear pajama bottoms, no bra, a too small button down Henley and unbrushed hair. Do not say to the interviewer when asked a question- "well my resume speaks for itself". You will not get the job. The woman has called 5 times asking if she is hired. So my friend has a question- Does any type of assistance require you to follow up so many times. They are trying to be polite and keep telling her they haven't decided yet and if she is hired, they will call her. If it were me, I would say my mom took the job as she was interesting and they are worried as the interviews took place in their home. Edited January 20, 2012 by itsheresomewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Seems like not getting the job was the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDRAD Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Clearly you don't work at Hollister or Abercrombie and Fitch. :D:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Do not wear pajama bottoms, no bra, a too small button down Henley and unbrushed hair. Do not say to the interviewer when asked a question- "well my resume speaks for itself". You will not get the job. So THAT'S why I didn't get that job. It's all so clear now! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 So THAT'S why I didn't get that job. It's all so clear now! :lol::lol::lol: Ok so you can answer- where those bedroom shoes or actual shoes? We don't want to assume but you are the talk of the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 But at my last job I got to work in my pjs! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ok so you can answer- where those bedroom shoes or actual shoes? We don't want to assume but you are the talk of the place. Actual shoes of course! What kind of girl do you think I am. ;) :p :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Actual shoes of course! What kind of girl do you think I am. ;) :p :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 But at my last job I got to work in my pjs! :tongue_smilie: :lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 It sounds like someone was trying hard to NOT get a job. It sounds like someone was just going through the motions because a person;/agency told them they needed to go to an interview if one was offered. I hope you didn't waste much time on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Actual shoes of course! What kind of girl do you think I am. ;) :p :lol: Are you sure that they weren't homeschool shoes? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What kind of job was she interviewing for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 At one of my hubby's previous jobs they actually had to send out a memo stating that employees could not wear pj bottoms and bunny slippers to work? This was at least 10 years ago. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Why? I work in my pajamas most of the time. Not big on trying to impress people. What do you want, a mind or a mannikin(sp?)? ;) Actually I already know how not to get hired. What I'm trying to figure out is how to get fired. :bigear: I interviewed folks for a few jobs, but the people who really stand out in my mind are the ones who act like they are probably too good to be bothering with my interview. And they probably are, so I don't hire them. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 What kind of job was she interviewing for? Mother's helper. My friend's husband gave her a gift of hiring a mother's helper once a week. They have several young children and one more soon. He thought she could use a few hours a week break to either relax at home and her herself think or just leave the house alone. He works long hours and travels. I was baby sitting her kids today during the interviews. Most showed up looking nice. It not a job where the professional dress is required but still show up wearing your nice jeans at least. I liked to say that the woman was young and it was early but she was not young and the interviews were at 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 But at my last job I got to work in my pjs! :tongue_smilie: Yes, that homeschooling mom gig, right?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wait, what? Say it isn't so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Is this really how stupid people have become? Even if I didn't want the job, I'd have gotten dressed. Gross...dying to know what the position was. Not that it matters any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Is this really how stupid people have become? Even if I didn't want the job, I'd have gotten dressed. Gross...dying to know what the position was. Not that it matters any. OP said the interview was for a Mother's Helper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 OP said the interview was for a Mother's Helper. Ah! I missed that. But, as I said, it doesn't matter. This IS how stupid people have become. At least have some dignity!:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 To the OP - wow. Just wow. I think I'd find it difficult not to comment on the interviewee's attire. :001_huh: Are you sure that they weren't homeschool shoes? ;) This made me bust out laughing... Did I miss a thread on homeschool shoes? I must get caught up, as I'm sure I'm not wearing the proper homeschool mom footwear.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 This made me bust out laughing... Did I miss a thread on homeschool shoes? I must get caught up, as I'm sure I'm not wearing the proper homeschool mom footwear.... :lol: LOL...you guys are funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Just wanted to update this. BTW- I think the homeschool shoes rule should be comfy cute. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would simply tell her the position has been filled so she stops calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Tell her you no longer need a mother's helper. No explanation as to why is even needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 At one of my hubby's previous jobs they actually had to send out a memo stating that employees could not wear pj bottoms and bunny slippers to work? This was at least 10 years ago. :001_huh: My dh has had to write up people for it. Tell her you no longer need a mother's helper. No explanation as to why is even needed. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Mother's helper. My friend's husband gave her a gift of hiring a mother's helper once a week. They have several young children and one more soon. He thought she could use a few hours a week break to either relax at home and her herself think or just leave the house alone. He works long hours and travels. I was baby sitting her kids today during the interviews. Most showed up looking nice. It not a job where the professional dress is required but still show up wearing your nice jeans at least. I liked to say that the woman was young and it was early but she was not young and the interviews were at 2. I hope your friend had some better candidates to choose from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 The woman has called 5 times asking if she is hired. So my friend has a question- Does any type of assistance require you to follow up so many times. They are trying to be polite and keep telling her they haven't decided yet and if she is hired, they will call her. If it were me, I would say my mom took the job as she was interesting and they are worried as the interviews took place in their home. I just saw this part. :001_huh: She sounds wacky. Your response sounds fine, and should put an end to it. If she was applying and following up as part of an assistance plan, it seems like she'd need proof from your friend that she interviewed and followed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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