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Big Black Guy
I wish I could have taken pictures, I would make an instant believer out of you.
To wear a Tie or no...
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I wish I could have taken pictures, I would make an instant believer out of you.
Number1atNumber2
Tries to keep it fun.
Yeah, wear the tie. Dress to impress. I remember seeing people interview for a CFI job and I was pretty amazed by what I saw at times. Some would fidget badly, one dude was chewing gum! Turn off the cell phone during the interview, and its also a good idea to have your belt be the same color as your shoes. Firm handshakes = good, crushing interviewer's hand = bad.
The only time you shouldn't do a tie is if the place specifically tells you it isn't necessary.
The only time you shouldn't do a tie is if the place specifically tells you it isn't necessary.
germb747
Well-Known Member
I would NEVER go to a serious job interview without looking like a business professional (coat and tie). How seriously would you take the job if hired? That's probably the first question the recruiter will ask himself about you as a candidate. The tie and professional look is helping him answer that question.
rjmore
Gastrointestinally Challenged
Since when did a tie become overdressed anyway. That is the minimum business standard unless it is casual Friday or something. Think of it this way, does Donald Trump need to impress anyone with his suit when he goes in to a deal? Of course not, but he wears one anyway since it is the proper thing to do.
germb747
Well-Known Member
rjmore
Gastrointestinally Challenged
But damn that's an impressive suit!Doubt he'd look nearly as intimidating without it.
That sir, is a very true statement!
surreal1221
Well-Known Member
nosehair
Well-Known Member
...and if you have a touch of the belt and shoes color in your tie, well then, I won't even need to see your resume - when would you like to start??
Qgar
New Member
Good grief...I must be getting old. Wearing a tie to a job interview (unless you're interviewing for a car mechanic) is an absolute! As other posters said, better to be overdressed than underdressed. How you dress speaks volumes to a recruiter/interviewer, whether it's fair or not.
Remember -- there's no second chance to make a first impression.
Remember -- there's no second chance to make a first impression.
Minuteman
“Dongola”
I agree with (it seems like) everyone else here: wear the tie. First and foremost, be comfortable, which is not necessarily the same thing as being relaxed.
I can understand the thinking that a tie would be too much: you're interviewing for a job that has you sweating in a polo shirt most of the time (i.e., not wearing business/office attire). But, you should be comfortable bringing that level of professionalism and formality to the job if the school expected that, and not hesitate if they said that was the dress code (in turn, that will probably also improve your expectations for what you get from the job).
I can understand the thinking that a tie would be too much: you're interviewing for a job that has you sweating in a polo shirt most of the time (i.e., not wearing business/office attire). But, you should be comfortable bringing that level of professionalism and formality to the job if the school expected that, and not hesitate if they said that was the dress code (in turn, that will probably also improve your expectations for what you get from the job).
Bumblebee
Commodore
flip flops and a watch?
Tevas and a Swatch? No, Bumblebee!
And ain't no dag gum Dave Matthews concert! Might as well bring a bong to the interview and offer the guy a toke.
How about dressing for an informational meeting as a customer service agent?? Should I pull out the suit and wear it there, or should i just wear nice jeans and a button up shirt??
Comments and advice will be greatly appreciated
Robbie
If this has anything to do for a job do not even think jeans. You can never be overdressed for job prospecting.
If I have two equal candidates on paper. I am 9 out of 10 picking the one that took the time to present themselves in a professional manor. I would suggest against anything with a theme like the suggested aviation tie. You want the attention on you and not your tie.
Minuteman
“Dongola”
:yup: YES, DO THIS! :yup:
But also be sure to demonstrate your social network and let the interviewers hear your ossum new Lil Wayne ringtone ("Shawty say I lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-look like a lollipop" ... yeeeah).
