A Sharp Suit And A Quick Assumption
A man in a sharp, grey-checked suit strides into the office waiting area. He adjusts his tie, takes a seat next to an older man wearing a plain light-blue short-sleeved shirt and a company identification lanyard.
The younger man glances over, scanning the older man’s outfit. He leans in, a smirk pulling at the corner of his mouth, and suggests that the older man is likely there for a janitorial or cleaning role.
He gestures toward himself, indicating his own polished appearance, and claims that the real, high-level interviews are reserved for people who look just like him. He points out that the older man isn’t wearing a jacket, implying that such a lack of professional attire reflects a lack of seriousness.
The Shift In The Waiting Room
The older man sits quietly. He holds a cup of coffee in his hands and stares ahead, his expression unchanging. He doesn’t raise his voice or attempt to defend his position to the man in the suit.
A few moments later, a staff member walks into the lobby carrying a digital tablet. The staff member approaches the older man and speaks to him with a slight bow of his head.
The staff member tells the older man that the interview panel is ready for him whenever he is prepared to begin. The man in the suit freezes, his head turning as the man in the blue shirt stands up.
A Change Of Venue
The older man adjusts his belt and begins walking toward the interview office. The staff member pivots to the man in the suit and directs him to follow along behind.
The walk to the private office feels long. The man in the suit follows the older man, his previous confidence fading as he notices the nameplate on the desk ahead.
The older man sits behind a heavy wooden desk, now clearly established as the hiring director. He gestures to the chair across from him, inviting the suit-clad man to sit down.
The Final Interaction
The man in the suit takes his seat, his hands resting on his knees. He looks down at the desk for a moment, then back up at the person he had dismissed only moments earlier.
The hiring director asks the man to reflect on his earlier comments about who wastes the company’s time. The man in the suit keeps his eyes downcast, his shoulders dropping slightly as he admits his error.
The hiring director locks eyes with him, telling him to consider his own behavior and return another day for a chance to try again. The man in the suit rises from the chair and leans over the desk to shake the director’s hand before departing. The two men grasp hands across the mahogany surface while the director holds the firm grip of the handshake.
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