Job Interview - WTF do I wear...

Hey fucktards, this is a general labor position, not an office job.

Don't wear slacks and a button down. Wear jeans and a golf/polo shirt. Make sure you tuck the shirt in.
 


carhartt jacket, some work boots but certainly not new ones, jeans

rub some engine grease on your face too. Dont want them to notice your soft internet hands.
 
As the manager of IT, I routinely hired network staff, web designers, Support / Help desk, etc...

I often did this with the CEO as he was always wanting to "hire the best" - (Jack Welsh mentality) ...

One time - I had the strongest networking interviewer ever, but the guy wore a tie with a stain on it. Then we had a guy (minority) show up, in a power suit and ready to roll. He interviewed "OK" but not like the other fellow.

After much arguing and debating, I eventually gave in, hired the second guy and immediately regretted the decision. I probably will never make that mistake again -- and always hire the better interviewer - but not everyone has had that "ah-ha" moment, so just be a winner, wear a nice clean pressed suit and rock out the interview.

Even if the place is a blue jeans / t-shirt shop - wearing a suit shows you are serious and are WANTING to make a good impression. You dont have to have a suit "mentality" but wearing one is an advantages, esp if you meet with upper level officers who dont know shit about what you will be doing...

Sorry So long...
 
As someone who has hired many people for manual labor positions: The fact that you show up on time for the interview, aren't high/drunk when you get there , aren't wearing an ankle bracelet or ask if you can bring Lil DaQuan in wiff you, cuz yo old lady got held up wiff _____________ ... IMPRESSED THE FUCK OUT OF ME!

HOWEVER - If you came across as someone who had an IQ higher than 80, I would think twice before hiring you because YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LAST! If your brain cells are firing correctly, you quickly discover manual labor is for junkies on house arrest hoping to avoid parole/probation violations.

My assessment on your mental capacities , well the jury is still out:
+ you're on WickedFire, + you know what PPV is and that it costs money,
- that you have been "making ends meat"... and - that you are considering monkey work....

Dude - I am ball busting here, but in all sincerity I can assure you, you'd be better off trying to get a quick hustle lined up with a Telemarketing Company. Or Office Depot or some other Big Box.

If you still insist on doing manual labor because you think it is the path of least resistance to getting your PPV bankroll built up: Get a gig where you are in control of yourself still. Sign up with Labor Ready or one of those Work today get Paid today places. Get sent on an assignment and work well and then ask the Super at the end of your shift if you could work for straight cash as opposed to through the agency... this helps you and him.
And you still get to remain some sense of self direction and dignity.

If you go to the interview, as far as dress is concerned: Wear JEANS and a POLO... Guys who consider themselves the only ones that work for a living, hate pussies in suits or dress pants. But for gods sake wear a FUCKING BELT and make sure it is fastened around your waist, with your ass ensconced in your pants and completely covered like a decent human being.

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Archie Bunker Rant finished!
 
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FrugalCopywrite said:
Ok, well, thanks for the replies, but I think a few of you didn't read the original post carefully. Or perhaps I was unclear in describing my situation.

The kind of job I am looking for is general labor/manual labor. Factory or production line work...The kind where it says right in the ad "Must pass drug test and criminal background check"

You know, those people who stand on a line and do the same thing over and over again? Or pick stuff up, move it somewhere, and then repeat?

I think a suit may be overdoing it a little bit.

Thanks
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Same as I posted earlier. Dress one level up.
 
Rexibit said:
A week before you go to the interview, go into the place and see what the boss is wearing. Then dress slightly better than him.



Tux, or you wear a nicer suit. If they are the FBI, they'll have $1-200 suits, you will buy a more expensive designer-brand.
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Did Tux's become acceptable after Step Brothers?
 
do a drive-by spying and see what the dress code is there and then dress accordingly
 
Thanks for the replies

Yuma504 said:
HOWEVER - If you came across as someone who had an IQ higher than 80, I would think twice before hiring you because YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LAST! If your brain cells are firing correctly, you quickly discover manual labor is for junkies on house arrest hoping to avoid parole/probation violations.

My assessment on your mental capacities , well the jury is still out:
+ you're on WickedFire, + you know what PPV is and that it costs money,
- that you have been "making ends meat"... and - that you are considering monkey work....

Dude - I am ball busting here, but in all sincerity I can assure you, you'd be better off trying to get a quick hustle lined up with a Telemarketing Company. Or Office Depot or some other Big Box.
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In regards to this, I think the reason I have decided on a manual labor type gig is multifaceted.

1. After spending the day grinding and completing work for my clients, the last thing I really want to do is work on my own stuff for my own benefit. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I think people who do meaningless client work know this.

People will say "Well, just put your own project first and get your stuff done" but, as of now, I have to put food on the table and pay the bills, so working on something that will only replace a portion of my income in a few months has to take a back seat to my immediate financial needs.

I think doing some manual labor where I don't have to sit in front of a computer all day or have to use my brain to a large extent will "reinvigorate" me if you will. When I am done work, I will be fresh to focus on my own projects, not have to worry about client BS and have some funding to help build my business.

Does this sound reasonable? Or does it just seem like I am trying to find an easy way out?

2. I think I just need a good kick in the ass, and I think a manual labor type job would be the best place to get that. A few "Harden The Fuck Up" moments would do just that for me.
 
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