At a recent event I was forced to suffer through six hours of constant hot air being blown on my location.
I was concerned about this because of my past experiences in the building where it was located so I had dressed accordingly, however, this was still not enough to combat the heat.
Our company participates in a job fair each year that is held at a local hall. We set up a table and speak to many prospective employees and take applications as well. This event takes place each January and seeing as I work in Human Resources it is my responsibility to man the table. Trust me if I could delegate this to someone else I certainly would. At any rate, the blowers from the building’s HVAC system are located above the station where I am sitting and I spend the day sweating while trying to maintain my professional appearance. I do get some strange looks from people as I sit in my Summer weight suit because the temperature outside is cold and wintery. Applicants come in dressed in winter wear but soon after sitting down understand why I am dressed as I am. As many of them become uncomfortable due to the warm temperature I tried to assure them that I completely understand their situation. The fact that they are sweating is no indication as to whether they are qualified for the job or not and this seems to put them at ease. I also try to assure them that the working conditions at our offices are nowhere near as uncomfortable as they are in the hall.
