Why with today's job market?

[stillaneon]

As some of you know, I manage a Sprint Store.

About once a week or so, I have someone come in looking for a job. That's understandable, I'm not hiring, but I don't mind keeping resumes on file. Here recently though, I have seen an increase in people coming in dressed in:

Sweat pants
Ripped Jeans
T-shirts
Un Shaven
Bracelets
Tennis Shoes
Flip Flops

and even worse, reeking of cigarette smoke.

Now, I have nothing against smokers. But at some point, did no one ever tell you not to smell like smoke.

I just had a guy walk out of here in his torn designer jeans, nike shox and a short sleeve t-shirt with a hoodie, smelling like a 3 day old ashtray after asking for a job. I almost choked on the stench of the smoke, and I was just astounded at the courage.

Can anyone explain this to me, why if you really needed a job, why you wouldn't dress professionally and maybe not smoke a cigarette right before you walked in to ask for a job.

Does anyone think this is acceptable. Would you hire anyone who did this?

[Paul]

that doesn't sound that bad i normally don't wear any pants to interviews...

[Sammich]

did he have a slightly proud/snobbish demeanor?

that doesn't sound that bad i normally don't wear any pants to interviews...

[Jimmy B]

shows the respect and knowledge of the kids today.. none

parents just stopped caring i guess.. they didnt tech the new generation a thing

[Greddypacked]

WOW, that is some BS. When i go looking for a job, i wear upper attire clothes, clean shaven, smell clean, smile on my face w/ a resume in hand. To answer your question no i wouldnt hire anyone that would do what you stated above.

[Type-R]

Yup, that is today's youth. Not a clue!

[SL33P3R]

People come in like that because they dont think those rules apply. And they believe that you owe them something. haha

I had a lady come in my car lot the other day asking me If I had any cars for $100 a month. I politely said "Ma'am my cell phone bill is $150 a month, so no we dont have a car that cheap. No dealership would"

People these days always thinking people owe them something...damn

a bit off topic but needed to rant

[BanginJimmy]

I went into autozone looking for a job and i was wearing a dress shirt, dress pants, and a tie to go along with a fresh haircut and shave. I was only going in asking for an application too.

[oneSLOWex]

I went into autozone looking for a job and i was wearing a dress shirt, dress pants, and a tie to go along with a fresh haircut and shave. I was only going in asking for an application too.

Exactly the way it should be done. I know people who go into a place wearing torn jeans and tshirts and wonder why they dont get called about the job

[BanginJimmy]

Exactly the way it should be done. I know people who go into a place wearing torn jeans and tshirts and wonder why they dont get called about the job

I never said I got any calls back, but I do go in looking professional.

[stillaneon]

that doesn't sound that bad i normally don't wear any pants to interviews...

Most companies make exceptions for the mentally challenged...

[SampaGuy]

You should say something next time.

[Sammich]

Most companies make exceptions for the mentally challenged...

bi-lo for instance...teh bi-lo i worked for...i swear to god all they did was hire retards for like the last year i worked there

[Crazy Asian]

hire me stillaneon. And you'd have the most hardest work....by logging onto IA. LOL

[stillaneon]

People come in like that because they dont think those rules apply. And they believe that you owe them something. haha

I had a lady come in my car lot the other day asking me If I had any cars for $100 a month. I politely said "Ma'am my cell phone bill is $150 a month, so no we dont have a car that cheap. No dealership would"

People these days always thinking people owe them something...damn

a bit off topic but needed to rant

I used to sell cars. Its not that we owe them, people just want something for nothing. It's human nature. I worked for numerous different dealers and it doesn;t matter whether or not I worked for dodge or lincoln or BMW, people wanted 100 a month payments.

[oneSLOWex]

I never said I got any calls back, but I do go in looking professional.

I know...but actually looking like you care can make a huge difference.

[stillaneon]

You should say something next time.

I did once, and it didn't even phase the person. I just think it comes down to ignorance.

I wont ask for an application to a place unless I look decent enough to work immediately.

[AirMax95]

Can anyone explain this to me, why if you really needed a job, why you wouldn't dress professionally and maybe not smoke a cigarette right before you walked in to ask for a job.

Does anyone think this is acceptable. Would you hire anyone who did this?

You would be surprised at the amount of people that just DO NOT KNOW.

From young to old, there has been a severe disconnect in job etiquette.

Of course you do have the lazy stupid people that just do not care.

It is not acceptable at all, but I would point them in the right direction if they are willing to listen.

[SL33P3R]

Its starting to get to the point that people covered in tattoos, people who think not shaving is cool, and people who have hoola hoop gauges in their ears are just gonna be fucked. Its getting desperate, not employer is going to want someone looking like that working for them. Period

[stillaneon]

I was always taught to dress appropriately. I went and applied at a land survey company and wore a suit. the owner joked about how I needed to dress down for the job, but that he appreciated the fact that I was willing to dress up to come meet him.

I've had interviews with friends of the family and never wore less than a button down and slacks.

And I NEVER smoke before an interview. Once my cologne or aftershave goes on, I do not do anything else until after the interview.

[AirMax95]

Its starting to get to the point that people covered in tattoos, people who think not shaving is cool, and people who have hoola hoop gauges in their ears are just gonna be fucked. Its getting desperate, not employer is going to want someone looking like that working for them. Period

Employers are beefing up the requirements outside of your experience. They want the most dedicated worker they can find, so your personality and image is going to weigh as much as your brains.

People need to get it together or find themselves jobless AFTER the economy picks up.

[Sammich]

I was always taught to dress appropriately. I went and applied at a land survey company and wore a suit. the owner joked about how I needed to dress down for the job, but that he appreciated the fact that I was willing to dress up to come meet him.

I've had interviews with friends of the family and never wore less than a button down and slacks.

And I NEVER smoke before an interview. Once my cologne or aftershave goes on, I do not do anything else until after the interview.

i was joked on too even when i came in for my interview and started working where i am now. i came to work with tie, nice dress shirt and slacks, and didnt stop wearing ties until i was told it wasnt company policy to HAVE on a tie. if i didnt, i would probably still be wearing ties and wearing suits and the such to work.

[stillaneon]

Its starting to get to the point that people covered in tattoos, people who think not shaving is cool, and people who have hoola hoop gauges in their ears are just gonna be fucked. Its getting desperate, not employer is going to want someone looking like that working for them. Period

I'm covered in tattoos, but my boss didn't even know. He was extremely suprised to find out that my right arm is almost completely sleeved.

Its not the tattoos. It's presentation. I wear long sleeves because I think it looks nicer. I could get a job as a mechanic or whatever doing manual work and not give a shit about my tattoos. But I knew before i got them that I was planning on working in a field where I would wear long sleeves.

[SL33P3R]

Employers are beefing up the requirements outside of your experience. They want the most dedicated worker they can find, so your personality and image is going to weigh as much as your brains.

People need to get it together or find themselves jobless AFTER the economy picks up.

Thats what Im saying. Especially in sales, your appearance is the biggest key.

[Paul]

Most companies make exceptions for the mentally challenged...

your right i even get a blue parking spot upfront at work

[SL33P3R]

I'm covered in tattoos, but my boss didn't even know. He was extremely suprised to find out that my right arm is almost completely sleeved.

Its not the tattoos. It's presentation. I wear long sleeves because I think it looks nicer. I could get a job as a mechanic or whatever doing manual work and not give a shit about my tattoos. But I knew before i got them that I was planning on working in a field where I would wear long sleeves.

Exactly. But you wear longsleeves to work everyday Im sure. But with tattoos on your neck, hands etc is not going to cut it. I will have a full sleeve when Im all down also, But you would never be able to tell when Im at work

[AirMax95]

i was joked on too even when i came in for my interview and started working where i am now. i came to work with tie, nice dress shirt and slacks, and didnt stop wearing ties until i was told it wasnt company policy to HAVE on a tie. if i didnt, i would probably still be wearing ties and wearing suits and the such to work.

I dressed for interviews like I was posing for the cover of GQ

My office now is very casual, but we are relocating next week, merging 2 offices. Since my VP will see me everyday, I am breaking out the ties and dress shirts all day long. Oh, and I get to see all the cute females FINALLY!

Dress to impress people cause you NEVER know who may be watching.

[stillaneon]

your right i even get a blue parking spot upfront at work

That just means VW parking.

[Sammich]

I dressed for interviews like I was posing for the cover of GQ

My office now is very casual, but we are relocating next week, merging 2 offices. Since my VP will see me everyday, I am breaking out the ties and dress shirts all day long. Oh, and I get to see all the cute females FINALLY!

Dress to impress people cause you NEVER know who may be watching.

lol x2 when i left out for the interview i felt like i just stepped off the runway. my office is casual as well..so casual that i remember seeing shorts around here. i wear jeans on thursday sometimes (last day of my work week) but am in khakis, polo shirt, button up shirt or sweater or something dressy when i come in. hell i dress better than my boss 90% of the time when i dress up

[Killer]

I did once, and it didn't even phase the person. I just think it comes down to ignorance.

I wont ask for an application to a place unless I look decent enough to work immediately.

for sure the way to do it!!!

[stillaneon]

for sure the way to do it!!!

the only way I know how

[flak_monkey]

I like it when people ask if we are hiring installers. Of course they are never certified and their cars/systems always look like complete shit. Friends don't let friends install car audio.

[Jimmy B]

Its starting to get to the point that people covered in tattoos, people who think not shaving is cool, and people who have hoola hoop gauges in their ears are just gonna be fucked. Its getting desperate, not employer is going to want someone looking like that working for them. Period

As a buisness owner, I would NEVER hire someone that had there ears streached, visable tattoos, or there apperiance didnt look professional, and with my buisness you only see clients once every 3 weeks or so.

Dress to impress people cause you NEVER know who may be watching.

This is somethign to ALWAYS remember...
I am im a great place in my industry, and have alot of people watching me, and I never fully realize it until that e-mail comes through about somethign i did for some child, or a complement that I gave.. It really makes you feel good..

Remember that quote,.. if nothing else

[stillaneon]

As a buisness owner, I would NEVER hire someone that had there ears streached, visable tattoos, or there apperiance didnt look professional, and with my buisness you only see clients once every 3 weeks or so.


This is somethign to ALWAYS remember...
I am im a great place in my industry, and have alot of people watching me, and I never fully realize it until that e-mail comes through about somethign i did for some child, or a complement that I gave.. It really makes you feel good..

Remember that quote,.. if nothing else

Just out of curiousity.

What do you do?

[Jimmy B]

Design and manufacture, sports footware,... cycling shoes, inline speed skate boots, and ice speed skating boots

[b.a.d. s2000]

I own a Quiznos and i have a lot of applicants walk through the door looking for a job. Some of them had tank top on, cigs in their hands. One guy was talking on his bluetooth while asking for an application!!!! There is one guy that just blows my mind, he came in and said, "hey, let me get an application" while talking on his phone, had blue jeans, tank top and flip flops on. He was extremely rude, so when i told him no, he had the nerve asking me why? I just don't understand what people think now a days.

[hondachik]

And they wonder why they are jobless

[stillaneon]

I own a Quiznos and i have a lot of applicants walk through the door looking for a job. Some of them had tank top on, cigs in their hands. One guy was talking on his bluetooth while asking for an application!!!! There is one guy that just blows my mind, he came in and said, "hey, let me get an application" while talking on his phone, had blue jeans, tank top and flip flops on. He was extremely rude, so when i told him no, he had the nerve asking me why? I just don't understand what people think now a days.

Where is your store?

[SL33P3R]

I own a Quiznos and i have a lot of applicants walk through the door looking for a job. Some of them had tank top on, cigs in their hands. One guy was talking on his bluetooth while asking for an application!!!! There is one guy that just blows my mind, he came in and said, "hey, let me get an application" while talking on his phone, had blue jeans, tank top and flip flops on. He was extremely rude, so when i told him no, he had the nerve asking me why? I just don't understand what people think now a days.

Quiznos FTW. Do you have any free sub coupons? I seriously eat at the one on thornton rd EVERYTHING (Im serious) and one day it was $8.02 and i had a $20 and they gave me $11.92 back. That pisses me off. I mean I come there everyday and you cant spot me .02? haha sorry for my rant.

[stillaneon]

Quiznos FTW. Do you have any free sub coupons? I seriously eat at the one on thornton rd EVERYTHING (Im serious) and one day it was $8.02 and i had a $20 and they gave me $11.92 back. That pisses me off. I mean I come there everyday and you cant spot me .02? haha sorry for my rant.

sounds like they shorted you .06 anyway