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Woman sparks online debate after wearing shorts to job interview, recruiter sends her home
A woman on social media has sparked debate after wearing a controversial outfit to a job interview.
In a now-viral TikTok that has garnered over 5.5 million views, Tyreshia Morgan of Texas shared a video of herself wearing black tailored shorts, a white T-shirt and a white sweater.
While the attire may not seem out of the ordinary, this was the outfit she wore to a job interview — which resulted in her getting turned away by the recruiter upon her arrival.
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“The recruiter REJECTED me because of this,” Morgan wrote at the top of her video.
She captioned the video, “I cannot believe the recruiter asked me to change my interview clothes, then come back. I look very neat and professional, so no!”
Tyreshia Morgan of Texas has gone viral for showing off the outfit she wore to a job interview before recruiters sent her home. (@mtyreshiadaily/TMX)
Morgan arrived at her interview and got dress-coded before being told she could be rescheduled for the next day, she relayed in her video.
The recruiters even presented her with the option of going home, changing and then coming back to reconvene.
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She went on to showcase the outfit she wore, highlighting the high-rise tailored black shorts from Target — which she linked in her bio.
Her viral video has caused a stir on social media as several users came to her defense, while the majority of others found the shorts to be an unprofessional choice for the interview.
Morgan wore a pair of shorts to her interview and thought the outfit was very “neat,” but users chimed in with their own reviews of the choice of attire. (@mtyreshiadaily /TMX)
“Ma’am, you look cute! Why can’t we get an update on these old dress codes?!?! It’s not the 1950s anymore,” one user wrote.
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“You should see the stuff [I’ve] seen people wear to interviews. There’s nothing wrong with this in warm weather,” another person commented.
An overwhelming number of social media creators called out the TikToker for her choice of wardrobe and even found the recruiter’s advice to be a teaching moment.
Many TikTok users felt one woman’s decision to wear shorts (not pictured) to be unprofessional for a job interview. (iStock)
“And in San Antonio?! Tyreshia, we have the most lax business casual allowances because of the heat and the vibe BUT shorts are never appropriate for an interview. Bless the second chances!” one social media commented.
Human resources professionals even jumped in on the conversation supporting the recruiter’s actions.
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“HR here … the fact they allowed you to change and have a redo says a lot. It would have been an immediate no here,” one TikTok user stated.
“Former recruiter/HR here. It’s a hard ‘no reschedule’ if you don’t see the issue. They were being kind,” another shared.
Some HR employees called out the TikToker (not pictured) for her choice of outfit, saying she was fortunate the recruiters asked her to come back at all. (iStock)
The choice of attire prompted others to mention the need for career prep in school and college so that applicants have a better understanding of what to prepare for and expect from a job interview environment.
“This is why career preparedness is essential,” another user added.
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“Schools REALLY need to bring back career day and career prep classes,” one TikTok account owner wrote.
Fox News Digital reached out to Tyreshia Morgan for comment.
Former recruiter-turned-career coach Chelsea Stokes of New York shared her thoughts on the importance of professionalism and first impressions, which tie into clothing choices.
Chelsea Stokes, a New York-based career coach, said she tells her clients that they need to “err on the side of caution” when it comes to selecting an interview outfit. (Kristin Litzenberg)
“I always tell my clients to err on the side of caution with interview attire,” Stokes said to Fox News Digital.
“It is better to dress more professionally and land the job than not,” she said.
“You have to keep in mind, the hiring team does not know you; this is their very first impression of you.”
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Once people are hired and gain a better understanding of the culture in which they work, then it may be OK to take more liberties in attire, depending on the work culture at a given company, she indicated.
A person’s specific role in a company is also a factor in terms of what can or cannot be worn in an interview and on the job.
Once people are hired and gain a better understanding of the culture in which they work, then it may be OK to take more liberties in attire, depending on the work culture at a given company, said one career adviser. (iStock)
While it is important to feel comfortable during an interview and not be tense, Stokes said people have not yet “earned the right” to be comfortable.
“Once you get the job and show what you can do, you can likely dress comfortably. In an interview process, you have to put your best foot forward,” she said.
Stokes also addressed the mindsets of Gen Z and Gen X when it comes to business attire for work, saying that in her opinion, there is no “right” or “wrong” or hard-and-fast rules.
“Wearing shorts to work isn’t objectively ‘wrong’ or ‘right.’ To Gen Z, it’s probably more acceptable, whereas to a Gen X, maybe not so much,” Stokes added.
Morgan has garnered over 5.5 million views on her viral TikTok video that shows off her job interview outfit — but most users are not coming to her defense. (@mtyreshiadaily/TMX)
People should also think about what others’ perceptions of an outfit may be.
“My thought is, why take the risk if this isn’t something everyone is OK with?” she said.
“It doesn’t hurt to change to a longer skirt, pants or jeans. We have to be careful to not insist on our own way just because we think something is right. At work, you’re dealing with different people and varying opinions,” she told Fox News Digital.
“Just because you view your work attire as appropriate doesn’t mean everyone else will feel that way.”
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A 23-year-old man from Long Beach is in custody following a deadly hit-and-run crash in Riverside County Saturday.
The crash happened around 8:09 a.m. near the intersection of Dinah Shore Drive and George Montgomery Way in the city of Rancho Mirage, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded and found one of the involved drivers, 57-year-old Teresa Bowlin of Cathedral City, dead at the scene. The other driver, Tyler Conant of Long Beach, ran from the scene of the crash, according to the sheriff’s department.
“During the investigation, it was determined that Conant was under the influence of alcohol [at the time of the crash],” the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.
Conant was arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for murder and felony hit-and-run.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Deputy Bret Meservey at (760) 836-1600.
Long Beach will hold a pride festival this weekend after the one they originally had scheduled was canceled.
Long Beach city officials said the celebration was nixed after the nonprofit that organizes it, Long Beach Pride, failed to submit the required information for an event permit.
It was supposed to start on Friday and last through Sunday.
“Despite continued collaboration and multiple deadline notices, the City did not receive the required documentation needed to complete safety reviews, inspect critical event infrastructure, such as the stage, electrical systems and tent, and emergency exiting plans to ensure compliance with public safety standards,” the city of Long Beach said in a statement. “With event programming scheduled to begin on May 15 at 5 p.m. with Teen Pride and essential information still outstanding, there is no longer sufficient time to safely permit the festival this year.”
Officials noted that they were working to see if a “shortened event” could be held this weekend, and indeed, an agreement was reached to stage a one-day gathering on Sunday.
Billed as “Canceled? Never Heard of Her!” and emceed by comedian and drag queen Jewels, it will still bring the city’s LGBTQ community together after Sunday morning’s Long Beach Pride Parade, which was not canceled.
“Long Beach Pride weekend is a culmination of celebrations put on by our community, including our many vibrant restaurants, bars and businesses, and that will never change,” Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a press release issued late Saturday night. “Along with the Pride Parade, we are proud to join the party with this new event that reaffirms what this City has always stood for: that every person belongs here.”
“The festival may have been canceled, but Long Beach drag artists don’t cancel joy,” added Jewels Long Beach.
The one-day “Canceled? Never Heard of Her!” festival will take place at Bixby Park from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. A free event, it will include music by several performers and a drag show.
More information can be found here.
Los Angeles, Ca
L.A. Jewish institution among targets of foiled terrorist attack, U.S. officials say
A Jewish institution in Los Angeles was among the locations targeted in a recently foiled terrorism plot, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton announced this week.
The thwarted terrorist attacks were the result of the recent arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of Kata’ib Hizballah, U.S. officials said.
“Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a commander for the terrorist organization, Kata’ib Hizballah, faces serious charges for his role in numerous attacks against U.S. interests across the globe, including his efforts to kill on U.S. soil,” Clayton said. “As alleged, for years, Al-Saadi committed himself to furthering the terrorist goals of Kata’ib Hizballah and the IRGC, two terrorist organizations dedicated to harming the United States and its allies.”
Al-Saadi recently attempted to carry out attacks in the U.S., officials said, including attacks at Jewish cultural places of interest in New York, Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Ariz.
“Al-Saadi attempted to disrupt American society through intimidation and violence,” a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office reads. “… Those who engage in or support terrorism against Americans and on U.S. soil should take note: the whole of the federal government is committed to dismantling terrorist organizations and bringing their members to justice.”
In a three-month period, Al-Saadi allegedly directed 18 terrorist attacks throughout Europe, including bombings, arson, and assaults targeting American citizens and points of interest. Prior to his arrest, national security officials say he was planning similar attacks on U.S. soil. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said that Al-Saadi “presented a serious threat to our national security.”
The European attacks included the bombing of the Bank of New York Mellon, an American bank, in Amsterdam on March 15. On April 29, two Jewish men, one of whom was a dual U.S.-British citizen, were stabbed and seriously injured in London.
In 2020, Al-Saadi took to social media, calling for others to attack and kill Americans in retribution for the deaths of Iranian military officer Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi military commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, U.S. officials said. In more recent months, Al-Saadi allegedly used social media to encourage the killing of Americans and Jews to further the terrorist goals of Kata’ib Hizballah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
“In or about February 2026, for example, AL-SAADI posted on one of his social media accounts a message in Arabic, which read in part, ‘Do not abandon the blood of your Imam of the time, oh Shiites of Iraq. Kill everyone who supports America and Israel. Do not leave any of them remaining. Civil and military targets, as well as voices of discord, kill them everywhere.’” U.S. officials said.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch confirmed that one of the U.S. targets was a Manhattan synagogue. On April 3, Al-Saadi allegedly spoke to an undercover law enforcement officer whom Al-Saadi believed could carry out attacks in the U.S. That same day, Al-Saadi allegedly texted the undercover officers photographs and maps showing the exact location of a prominent Jewish synagogue in New York City.
Officials have not said what specific locations in L.A. and Arizona were targeted by the terrorist group.
Al-Saadi now faces numerous charges for these crimes in U.S. court. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
The case is under investigation by the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, which is comprised of investigators and analysts from the FBI, the NYPD, the FBI Washington Field Office, Counterterrorism Division, and more than 50 other federal, state, and local agencies. Investigators also received help from the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, Counterterrorism Section, the Office of International Affairs of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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