[Hoffer Rand]

Speaking of “a drag”, some of you young men need to pull up your pants before going on a job interview.

And get a clue about dressing for business. I had a couple of young men come to interview with me for an adjunct instructor position. They showed up wearing jeans and t-shirts. When I asked them about it, they said it was because they were Apple experts, and Apple's business culture is jeans and t-shirts. They were shocked when I told them they weren't interviewing with Apple, they were interviewing with me, and I expect my instructors to dress like professionals.

[Huskrrrr]

Funny you should mention this. I'm an Adjunct Professor at three local California community colleges. I always show up for an interview in a conservative, dark business suit...something, I'm told seldom happens anymore.

[Joan Kerrey]

and I expect my instructors to dress like professionals.

From what I see only a few know how. Grooming and proper fit and style of business clothing seems to elude much of this crowd. A kid whose suit pants are worn like casual jean look worse than the T-shirt and jeans crowd.

[OldMissileer]

They were shocked when I told them they weren't interviewing with Apple, they were interviewing with me, and I expect my instructors to dress like professionals.

My son turned 18 this year and graduated High School. He went to his interview in a suit and tie and was immediately hired at $22.50 per hour for an instruction position.

He decided to start Community College rather than Virginia Tech and work full time. The company will help him with his school and has quite a few advancement opportunities. I am very proud of him.