Over the weekend I posted this cry for help from my fellow Dopers. Not only did you respond, but you got into a fight over it. What more can I ask from this Board? 
Anyway, to follow up, my daughter was being interviewed by three different companies this week. This afternoon, she accepted an offer, and she starts next week. Let’s hear it for the girl!
Thanks, everyone.
Yay!
(Though it would have been double yay had she been wearing a skirt … 
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Seriously, tell her congrats – knock 'em dead!
Twickster, a question having seen the other thread but not wanting to revive it: how bad would you count it against a female candidate if she wore slacks? Any skirt-suit makes me look like I got stuffed in it (Hispanic guitar with tiny feet and short legs; in the States I buy my shoes in the kids section).
Gratz to your family, kunilou! I know my whole family’s blood pressure goes up whenever one of us has an interview.
I wouldn’t not hire someone I was interested in if she wore slacks instead of a skirt – in fact, I have hired women who have worn slacks, more than once – I’m just saying in terms of immediate first impression, the skirt reads as more professional to me.
FWIW, me, too. I’d consider a skirt suit more professional looking, and I’d NEVER interview for a professional position wearing slacks. But I wouldn’t NOT hire someone because they wore a pants suit.
twicks - Not to revive the old argument, but my mother, way back int eh '50’s, was in a car accident that crushed both legs and amputated on foot. Many surgeries later (including one to bolt on her foot) her legs are full of horrible scars. Even in more traditional times my mother rarely wore skirts or dress. My point is, you never know why an applicant has chosen to wear pants, but as long as they’re office appropriate, I don’t see the problem.
StG
Congratulations to your daughter Kunilou! I hope she really likes the new job.
StGermain: