Hi all, I have a few job interviews booked next week and I have always said that when I get my first job out of school I will go full time.

But...now I'm scared....I don't really want to go to these interviews as a guy, b/c I want them to know me as a girl. I also don't want to have to come out at work. On the other hand, I don't feel that I pass totally yet and I don't have very many business clothes for women (working on that when money is available). I have changed my name and school records, but that's about it.

I do want these jobs, so what should I do?

Chrissi

Did you give them a resume/application?  Did you put your boy name on it?  Who will they expect to see you as?

Just be you

I felt the same way but I went as male. I didn't list anything for gender or race because it was optional and I don't think that should matter anyway. I just went as male because I didn't have any professional looking female clothes yet and I wanted to feel more confident in my interview. Don't sweat it either way, just roll with it :) I'm sure you'll do fine!  ;)

So lightvi, did you have to come out at work since? Do you regret going as male from the get-go?

I just sent my resume as with a gender neutral name, but when they phoned me for an interview, my voice rarely passes on the phone so I pretty much have to go in boy mode? Unless I want to be the office carnie...

I had my first interview since going full time today, i rang yesterday and introduced myself and explained my situation and i got the interview and he was very understanding about it (he even asked "im sorry, what is your name" which may have been a courtesy but i like to think i was passing well XD). Sadly the job wasnt right for me but at least ill be less scared next time

Quote from: Icephoenyx on May 21, 2010, 06:29:14 PM
So lightvi, did you have to come out at work since? Do you regret going as male from the get-go?

I just sent my resume as with a gender neutral name, but when they phoned me for an interview, my voice rarely passes on the phone so I pretty much have to go in boy mode? Unless I want to be the office carnie...

Not yet, I probably won't until I start HRT and things start becoming noticeable.

Quote from: El on May 21, 2010, 06:50:20 PM
I had my first interview since going full time today, i rang yesterday and introduced myself and explained my situation and i got the interview and he was very understanding about it (he even asked "im sorry, what is your name" which may have been a courtesy but i like to think i was passing well XD). Sadly the job wasnt right for me but at least ill be less scared next time

Wow that's awesome, nice job, how did you put it?

lol i dont honestly remember