Read the passage below and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.
You are a few years out of college, working at a public policy think tank that specializes in childhood education research. It is a great position with lots of room for advancement and the ability to be active in an area that really interests you. What’s more, the organization is growing rapidly and looking to fill new positions. When your manager mentions that they are seeking someone who can work with policymakers in the state capitol, and asks if you know anyone, you immediately think of your friend Dave. This position is essentially Dave’s dream job. He is more than qualified, with a dual major in early childhood education and communication and experience as a freelance grant writer for nonprofit organizations. You pass Dave’s résumé on to your manager and wish your buddy good luck.
When Dave shows up at your office for an interview, he is wearing a short-sleeved collared shirt that reveals the full arm sleeve of tattoos that he has been cultivating over the past ten years. You had mentioned to Dave that the office environment is very professional and that the position would require him to interact with lobbyists, lawyers, and lawmakers on a regular basis. You know that your boss will not think well of Dave’s decision to bare his tattoos and not wear a suit. You are concerned that your boss will think you have wasted his time with a candidate who is less than serious. You take Dave’s unprofessional appearance as an insult to your organization and worry that he has possibly made you look like a fool for recommending him. What do you do?