Later on today I have a job interview at the library and I've just realized that I do not own a pair of khakis or dress pants. But, I do own a nice pair of khaki shorts along with a nice, white button-up collared shirt. Would that hurt my chances at getting the job if I wear these shorts?
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Recommended Answer:Yes, you will hurt your chances! Better to run a buy an inexpensive pair, or pick up a pair at a second-hand store than wear shorts, in my opinion.
Here's a rule of thumb that I use to tell interviewees: look at what folks in that workplace are wearing, and step it up a little for the interview. If folks at the library are wearing shorts or jeans, you want to wear khakis. If they're wearing khakis, wear dress pants. If they're wearing dress pants, wear a suit.
Hope this helps, and good luck! If you really just don't have time or any way around it, go with the shorts, and keep your confidence up! They may not appreciate what you're wearing, but you can still self yourself with your confidence.
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- Ooh, shorts look unprofessional.
You should just run to Walmart or a cheap store to get some khaki or black pants.
- Go out and get a cheap pair of dress or khaki pants. Shorts dont look that appropriate.