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tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F
More a situation I was annoyed about.I started out working in a laboratory when I was 18 having passed all my science exams,then found out the receptionist was getting paid the same as me.Of course this job does not need a string of qualifications.
So I applied for a receptionist position next time it came up,dressed smart,had the interview and was unsuccessful.I soon figured out why and was ready for the next time.A receptionist job position comes up again and it's stuff the smart look,for the interview I wore a skirtsuit with the skirt so short it barely showed beneath my fitted jacket,left my legs bare and wore white sandals with pencil thin stiletto heels.Did that usual Q and A routine.Got to the second stage interview which happened when I was asked to go from the laboratory straight to the interview,this was to catch candidates unprepared.I was offered the position before I had left the room.Lesson learned.Intelligent is great but sex sells.
So I applied for a receptionist position next time it came up,dressed smart,had the interview and was unsuccessful.I soon figured out why and was ready for the next time.A receptionist job position comes up again and it's stuff the smart look,for the interview I wore a skirtsuit with the skirt so short it barely showed beneath my fitted jacket,left my legs bare and wore white sandals with pencil thin stiletto heels.Did that usual Q and A routine.Got to the second stage interview which happened when I was asked to go from the laboratory straight to the interview,this was to catch candidates unprepared.I was offered the position before I had left the room.Lesson learned.Intelligent is great but sex sells.
kimmy159 · F
@tallpowerhouseblonde it sucks how that still happens everywhere. It does depend on who is hiring though