DO/would you wear a kilt to a job interview?

**belsen** · 18th January 08, 06:44 AM

DO/would you wear a kilt to a job interview? vote on the poll and explain your answer ;)

i said no cuz I'm weired enough without adding a kilt to the confusion. I'm a good actor and i act like a nice normal capitalist posh boy to get my jobs.......i had an interview 2day acutely so wish me luck in getting the job

**McMurdo** · 18th January 08, 06:47 AM

I've not worn one to an interview, as I have not needed to look for a job, I'm not sure that I would to be honest, however I do wear one everyday to work.

**davedove** · 18th January 08, 06:49 AM

I voted no, mainly because I'm not a full time kilter.

Now, I would say that if one does wear the kilt full time, or even most of the time, you should wear the kilt, as it is your normal attire. Not to wear one in those circumstances seems a bit dishonest to me.

Also, you will be remembered more easily, so as long as you carry yourself well during the interview, it could be a good thing.

"Well, there was this one guy wearing a kilt. It seemed a bit strange to me, but he sure was sharp."

**mbhandy** · 18th January 08, 06:50 AM

I own My own Company and I wear a kilt to clients houses and it is a great ice breaker.

MrBill

**McClef** · 18th January 08, 06:55 AM

I think I would look smarter in a kilt than in a suit and it would no doubt challenge the interview board!

**thescot** · 18th January 08, 06:59 AM

I said no.

Frankly, it would introduce something other than the real reason for the meeting to wear a kilt in the current social atmosphere, and it's just not a good idea if getting a job is the main reason for showing up.

But then, if you wear a kilt all the time (I do not) and intend to do so no matter what, then it would be well to make that plain right up front.

On the other hand, if being kilted is one's primary concern, then by all means one should do so.

OH, heck, just do whatever!

**Riverkilt** · 18th January 08, 07:07 AM

Couple of years ago wore a kilt to an interview for a board of directors position with a local DV agency. Was competative. I was chosen. I'm often kilted at board meetings and other agency functions since.

Have had the same job since I came to kilts but I've pretty much vowed to interview kilted should that change. Would at least bring up the issue when I make my decision to accept the job or not.

Ron

**Galician** · 18th January 08, 07:18 AM

I voted no, because I don't foresee ever being at a point of going kilted fulltime and it might be a distraction from the interview process.

**JakobT** · 18th January 08, 07:19 AM

The problem with wearing a kilt in such a situation is that the whole interview would suddenly become about it, and you would not be able to show off to your best advantage. If you wear a kilt on a daily basis, it would probably be a good thing to mention it during the course of the interview, though.

**Riverkilt** · 18th January 08, 07:26 AM

Kilted, you'd soon find out if the company valued compliance or results. If they are seeking sheep to baaaa to their tune, and you wanna sing along, probably not a good idea. If they happen to be looking for intelligent free thinkers and looking for new ideas to improve a kilt would be just the ticket.

I wouldn't wanna work anywhere Einstein couldn't get a job because he didn't comb his hair....

Ron