Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, doesn’t hold back on what he thinks about 22-year-old wearing a suit to an interview
Appearing on an episode of his show, the ‘Diary of a CEO’ host outlined what he wants to see from prospective employees.
Steven Bartlett is one of the most successful digital entrepreneurs of his generation, creating one of the most popular podcasts in the world and making countless media appearances.
Still only 33 years old, Bartlett has an estimated net worth of $50 million and is the star of his own ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast. Since 2021 he has been an investor on Dragon’s Den and is never afraid of giving his take on the world of work and money.
Bartlett spoke to Simon Sinek, an author and inspirational speaker, on the podcast and gave his take on job interview etiquette. Sinek recalled seeing a young man turning up for a job interview wearing a suit and Bartlett had a bold take on a similar memory.
Bartlett said: “I flashbacked to an interview I had last week in our company where a young kid walks in wearing a suit and I thought, ‘You have no idea who you are, because that’s not you’.”
“I know that you don’t wear a suit. You’re 22 years old. You do not wear a suit, so I have no indication... I have no clues as to who you are and therefore I have to figure out if you fit in here.”
He continued: “What he tried to do there is show up perfect, how he thought perfect was and in some ways, to hide who he actually was.”
Bartlett’s comments were quickly shared online, with many criticizing him for his response. Users pointed out that job interviews often call for applicants to present themselves in a more professional, business-like way to show that they are serious about the role.
One commenter argued: “I am on the side of the guy in the suit. He is not pretending to be something he is not. He takes this interview seriously and showed you and the company respect. Good for him.”
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