Stripping at interviews and posing semi-naked; what kind of job interview is that?!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
She told of how, after responding to an advert for a marketing assistant vacancy, she was called in for an interview. After a brief questionnaire she was asked to take off her clothes and pose semi-naked in front of a camera. Surprised, she enquired how marketing was linked to her stripping. The irate interviewer gave a vague explanation and barked at her to follow instructions. Realizing that she could be dealing with a mad man, the lady suggested that she return the next day with proper attire as she was wearing old torn underwear. Shaken, she bolted out of the door, raced home and never returned!
Many young women have complained of similar incidents in the past years. Others are said to have even reported the cases to the police, but no action was taken. If my sharp memory serves me well, one local radio station once had a discussion on the issue.
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