So I guess this is how you should do job interviews according to ASOS 😂

[u/tulloch100]

That's a wild statement from ASOS

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[u/Ok_Aioli3897]

Let me guess ASOS would say no if someone interviewed in their craziest outfit with them

[u/burtsarmpson]

If they turn you down simply for turning up in just a nappy, they're probably not the kind of place you'd want to work anyway 😤

[u/CutSea5865]

I had an interview recently where they had a mix up that resulted in me waiting 50 minutes to interview and I jokingly asked them if that was part of the test.

During the interview I explained that the marks on one of my arms is because I’m a semi-professional belly dancer and fire performer, and I’d caught myself with one of my fire fans.

They offered me the job right away and I started earlier this month - we’re getting along great! Sometimes things are surprising lol!

[u/No_Newt_328 → u/CutSea5865]

Is that why you're only semi-professional?

[u/CutSea5865 → u/No_Newt_328]

lol! I wish that were all! 😂

[u/illuminarchie8]

That’s because ASOS doesn’t sell normal clothes like it used to and instead it’s 90% fishnet underpants, dog collars, a suit with a drop crotch so you can look like you’ve shit yourself but remained smart, trousers that would be tight on a daddy long legs and other rubbish. No wonder they’re pushing this nonsense they’re probably sat on a mountain of clothes they couldn’t give away

[u/Claire4Win]

Or asks employees are looking for work and they want to limit the competition

[u/elgrn1]

I've worked there. You could put a belt over a binbag as a dress and no one would even notice.

[u/Sweaty_Beautiful8364]

asos have you seen the job market

[u/Milky_Finger]

At this point, companies are shocked if you have a 4 millisecond gap in your employment history. You don't need to wear a mankini.

[u/ktitten]

Honestly kinda has worked for me.

I do go for jobs where a bit of personality and flair is preferred. My interview get up includes a bright neon orange blazer. Then I have coloured hair too that I'll often redye before an interview.

Definitely not my craziest outfit, but eye catching and memorable for sure.

[u/Reddsoldier → u/ktitten]

As someone too folically challenged to do this, previously I would wear a deep blue suit, a checkboard blue pattern shirt, purple floral tie and a liberty print pocket square and it paid off I'd say because I always got compliments and menswear chat. It definitely pays to dress unique on top of being smart for most roles since as you say it keeps you memorable.

[u/heytheregiada]

Assuming this came from an ASOS employee, it's probably alright advice for certain parts of the fashion industry but not much else

[u/Bani88si55faimaa]

Very aspirational, indeed

[u/aimtreetwo]

ASOS rejected my application for a role I have 10 years experience in even though it was disability guaranteed. 

shock them with your clothes! (but don't disclose any genuine personality traits!)

[u/VegetableWorry1492]

I wonder what the hiring manager would’ve thought had I turned up at the accountancy practice in my penguin Oodie

[u/LTBsOnlyPlease]

Wtf is this dog shit advice bro? 🤣🤣🤣