Comments on: Really Stupid Job Interview Mistakes http://blog.johnestrella.com/2010/02/really-stupid-job-interview-mistakes/ Project Management | Business Analysis | Software Testing Sat, 19 May 2012 16:38:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Camille http://blog.johnestrella.com/2010/02/really-stupid-job-interview-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Camille Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:03:59 +0000 http://blog.johnestrella.com/?p=795#comment-455 I too wondered what position he was pursuing. The culture of the intended org is not only important but his level and type of skill. If he is required to be creative, an earing and backpack with no tie will pass for some orgs. I too wondered what position he was pursuing. The culture of the intended org is not only important but his level and type of skill. If he is required to be creative, an earing and backpack with no tie will pass for some orgs.

]]> By: Robert http://blog.johnestrella.com/2010/02/really-stupid-job-interview-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-448 Robert Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:16:45 +0000 http://blog.johnestrella.com/?p=795#comment-448 Do I think he will get a job offer, quite possibly yes! Many companies, when hiring for 'entry' level IT jobs look for a technical able candidate but also for a person that is a good fit for the company culture. You don't indicate if the fellow was new to the job force (younger) but I take from the description that he is and as such the earring and backpack not atypical. The question you left unasked is, would his chances for landing a job offer improve with a more traditional attire (suit, no jewelry/piercings, polished shoes). My answer would be yes, his chances would most likely improve. Do I think he will get a job offer, quite possibly yes! Many companies, when hiring for ‘entry’ level IT jobs look for a technical able candidate but also for a person that is a good fit for the company culture. You don’t indicate if the fellow was new to the job force (younger) but I take from the description that he is and as such the earring and backpack not atypical.

The question you left unasked is, would his chances for landing a job offer improve with a more traditional attire (suit, no jewelry/piercings, polished shoes). My answer would be yes, his chances would most likely improve.

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