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I got a call from a recruitment agency today. They're not really in my field, but I figured I'd give it a shot. So I have an interview tomorrow. Before the call ended they dropped the bomb: they want me to wear business professional clothes...
And so begins my quest of appropriate work attire. I've never really had to worry about that before. I know that sounds odd, but honestly I haven't. I work in science, we don't dress up. We wear jeans and t-shirts. Even when I interviewed I didn't have to wear a suit, just nice clothes.
So now I'm freaking out. What exactly does business professional entail? A suit, surely. I hate suits. Well, I like them on men, but not on me. What else... heels? I can't wear heels. I barely tolerate most shoes (I'm a barefoot kind of person). A matching purse? My purse is pink with pandas on it. Do I need a briefcase? I don't have a briefcase. I can do conservative hair and makeup. Unfortunately I will have to remove my awesome black/silver/white leopard nail-polish.
It's funny, really. When Personal Preference first came on, and people were taking about how unprofessional and messy Gae In was, I wanted to laugh (and cry). I am her. I'm absentminded, consistently late, and value comfort above most things. I've never had a lifestyle where I had to look super professional.
However I am not like Gae In, in that I am extremely introverted. My interactions with people can be disastrous. Depending on a variety of factors, I can either come across as extremely put together, or extremely awkward. I'm not a big talker (especially around people I don't know). This is why I'm not the best at interviews. Especially phone interviews, oh my God... Seriously, never call me on the phone. I'm the worst.
So now not only do I have to worry about clothes, but I have to worry about sounding like a normal human being. *sigh*
And so begins my quest of appropriate work attire. I've never really had to worry about that before. I know that sounds odd, but honestly I haven't. I work in science, we don't dress up. We wear jeans and t-shirts. Even when I interviewed I didn't have to wear a suit, just nice clothes.
So now I'm freaking out. What exactly does business professional entail? A suit, surely. I hate suits. Well, I like them on men, but not on me. What else... heels? I can't wear heels. I barely tolerate most shoes (I'm a barefoot kind of person). A matching purse? My purse is pink with pandas on it. Do I need a briefcase? I don't have a briefcase. I can do conservative hair and makeup. Unfortunately I will have to remove my awesome black/silver/white leopard nail-polish.
It's funny, really. When Personal Preference first came on, and people were taking about how unprofessional and messy Gae In was, I wanted to laugh (and cry). I am her. I'm absentminded, consistently late, and value comfort above most things. I've never had a lifestyle where I had to look super professional.
However I am not like Gae In, in that I am extremely introverted. My interactions with people can be disastrous. Depending on a variety of factors, I can either come across as extremely put together, or extremely awkward. I'm not a big talker (especially around people I don't know). This is why I'm not the best at interviews. Especially phone interviews, oh my God... Seriously, never call me on the phone. I'm the worst.
So now not only do I have to worry about clothes, but I have to worry about sounding like a normal human being. *sigh*
