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21st August 13, 06:08 PM
#1
Kilted Job Interview
Where to start? I'm in Tucson for a training conference and its always a great networking venue to catch up with professional friends. On day one a long time friend said he'd changed agencies and wants me to interview with his new agency's CEO and CFO. Okay fine. Then he asks if I brought pants with me because he doesn't know how they'll react to a guy in kilts. Told him all I brought with me was kilts. So, this afternoon was the interview and I was kilted in the Edzel Navy tartan USA semi-trad which is kinda important since both the CEO and CFO are Army veterans...
Interview went well anyway and I now have a job offer to consider. So hey - you CAN interview in a kilt and get hired. Just have to consider all the pros and cons. One of the pros is a significant pay increase and another is being close to my daughter and grandkids who live in metro Tucson.
So we'll see. I've heard a few other men in the Tucson area wear kilts too....even a highland games....
I've become a kilted fixture at the conference. All comments are positive, and "I remember you." Only one dress comment so far and got that with the clarification that if I wore something under it then it would be a dress. Cracked him up.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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21st August 13, 06:15 PM
#2
Well, probably wouldn't fly in the careers I've had, but congratulations on the offer! Looking forward to hearing of your decision and adventures.
Cheers & Blessings!
Bill+
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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21st August 13, 06:36 PM
#3
Congrats on the successful kilted interview and job offer. Good on yer, matey.
No way that would fly in the ultra-conservative midwest automotive industry....
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21st August 13, 06:41 PM
#4
Ron, I've got people in Tucson....we'll talk.
Congrats on the successful meeting & interview....
Hawk
Shawnee / Anishinabe and Clan Colquhoun
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21st August 13, 07:44 PM
#5
Congrats, Ron! Let us know what you decide.
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21st August 13, 08:38 PM
#6
In my opinion it is the person that makes the interview not the clothes they wear. Congrats and well done.
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
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21st August 13, 06:34 PM
#7
Ron: Congratulations on the successful job interview and offer. Of course you didn't mention the "cons", but living close to your family and making more money are two big pluses. Good luck going forward, whatever decision you make.
John
I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.
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22nd August 13, 08:33 AM
#8
Well done, Ron, confidence is everything - good luck, whatever you decide about the offer.
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
I've become a kilted fixture at the conference. All comments are positive, and "I remember you."
Exactly why I started wearing my kilt seriously - works well, doesn't it? 
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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22nd August 13, 09:04 AM
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Congrats Ron. Let us know what you choose. It is a big decision.
(I've never had a hiring interview in a kilt. But I have had an exit interview in a kilt.)
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22nd August 13, 09:19 AM
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Congrats, Ron... hope it works out!
Kilted Elder
Chaplain & Charter Member, The Clan MacMillan Society of Texas [12 June 2007]
Member, Clan MacMillan International [2005]
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