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Furry Chat => Rants and Advice => Topic started by: thaos627 on February 14, 2012, 09:58:51 AM
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I'm applying to a pet store (mostly supplies but I believe they carry fish there) & I was wondering if it would possibly help me get the job if I wore my tail (ears would probably be a little much but who knows).
I didn't plan on actually going furry for any jobs, but at a place like this it might actually help my chances & wondered if any of the more life experienced furries could advise me on this.
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No...
What a job wants is for an employee to be professional, so I think you'd be better off just coming in without the tail.
For a non-fur, no matter what job you're going in for, wearing a costume to work would be considered silly, and it would be hard for them to take you seriously.
I think it would be a slightly different story if they already knew your talents and work ethic was good and you came in with a tail or even paws on, but even then it would be a bit iffy...
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I agree with TheRedeemed.
Your first impression needs to be your best. Show them that you are a fantastic employee with matching work ethic, drive, dedication, and professionalism. Personally, I wouldn't wear anything like a tail or ears to work at all unless it was a special occasion (like Halloween or some store-wide event).
I would greatly suggest against wearing anything "unprofessional" to your job.
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The idea with job interviews is that you want to BLEND IN as much as possible both in dress code, makeup and such. I arrived at my kindergarten wearing outdoor clothing, smelling like a camp fire because I had been doing that earlier that day. Not professional I admit but it made a good impression on the boss.
If you come to a bank; look like a banker. If you come to a youth club; a funny shirt or laid back clothing might be good. You wanna show the business you're just as good as the rest.