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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.
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21st August 13, 06:34 PM
#3
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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21st August 13, 06:36 PM
#4
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
#5
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
#6
Congrats, Ron! Let us know what you decide.
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21st August 13, 08:38 PM
#7
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, 09:51 PM
#8
Thats excellent news, congrats!
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21st August 13, 10:01 PM
#9
Congrats to you!! My boss thought I would have a tough go wearing a kilt for some of the things I do here..like meeting with Directors and giving presentations. I don my kilt, a nice shirt, tie, and usually a vest with gold pocketwatch. I have had no troubles whatsoever.
In fact, my functions Director has peeked under the table in jest (a woman thank goodness) and then laughed out loud at my red face. She thinks it's great that I am wearing a kilt full time now.
[COLOR=#000000]Teàrlach MacDhòmhnaill[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000]Missouri State Commissioner - Clan Donald USA[/COLOR]
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21st August 13, 10:50 PM
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Some cons and loose ends for sure...have to process it all. Did ask for a formal letter offering the position and salary.
This was unplanned and on the fly. Not sure I'd have gone to the interview kilted if I had the option....just worked out that it worked. So know other guys wonder...this time a success.
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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