I'm going into a very important interview and want to know if a tie would be right for it or be too much.
By the way the job is in IT.
By the way the job is in IT.
Poll: Ties in an interveiw
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Not sure to be honest, I've never went to an interview wearing a tie. Not sure if its really necessary, just as long as you don't go in there looking like a slob. Put on a nice dress shirt, maybe some dress trousers and you should be fine. Tie won't hurt like but its not %100 needed.
Don't wear a tie if you can't tie it properly or you can't get someone to tie it for you. A poorly tied tie is worse than no tie at all. Luckily there should be diagrams showing how to tie a half windsor or a full windsor you can search for online. I've never worn a tie to an interview, but then I'm a photographer and I have always been judged on my work.
Informal businesswear (that is to say, sobre suit, shirt and tie) is the expected wear for interviews, at least in the UK. Turning up more casually dressed may scream "I don't care" or "I don't fully understand the nuances of social convention", neither of which is an attitude you'd want to project. Even if neckties aren't the norm in the organisation, I'd still wear one to interview - it projects a professional image that is by no means a bad thing in such a situation.
There is a time and a place for individuality. The vast majority of job interviews aren't that place.
There is a time and a place for individuality. The vast majority of job interviews aren't that place.
Yep. This site [http://www.tie-a-tie.net/pratt.html] demonstrates a few different knots pretty well. It's how I learned how to tie a tie in college. You should probably go with something conservative. I generally go with red.octafish said:
It's boring, but it's safe and works with most anything. I'll save my other ties for the expensive nightclubs. Also, don't underestimate the belt. Don't wear one that's ratty, and make sure it matches your shoes. Belts are a thing that you don't notice unless they are bad.
I wore a Tie in my interview for a Leisure Centre to be a Lifeguard lol.
So yea, I'd wear one if I were you!
So yea, I'd wear one if I were you!
Depends on the kind of organization.
I never wear a tie to an interview (then again, I only had interviews in an academic environment).
I would advice wearing representative clothing in which you are comfortable. Radiating self-confidence is far more important.
Although I would advice wearing a blazer, or a suit.
I never wear a tie to an interview (then again, I only had interviews in an academic environment).
I would advice wearing representative clothing in which you are comfortable. Radiating self-confidence is far more important.
Although I would advice wearing a blazer, or a suit.
Unless it's some high position exec job you don't need to go that far, sure they say you can't overdress but they will look at you funny if you come dressed for a funeral.
Quite agree. The suit has evolved over three hundred years to flatter the male form in the best way possible.Daystar Clarion said:
Okay, having done some work in HR (including interviewing candidates), and knowing quite a bit about menswear more expansive advise regarding how to dress. I'd also add that those hired weren't expected to wear a suit for work, but one was expected to be presentable. Most work was general administration, and most interviewed were going for entry level data input jobs.
I would avoid the current suit fashion if one isn't tall and lanky. Second hand from the early 2000's, where the fashion was for moderate lapels, two buttons, trousers that sit on the waist, and pleated trousers are more likely to flatter most people (I personally prefer 1930's-40's American suits as I find them more flattering on my body type). It is better to get a well fitting cheap second hand suit made of polyester then an expensive designer suit made of vicuna that doesn't fit. Avoid black suits - these are only appropriate for Reservoir Dog's impressions. Blue, dark grey or charcoal. In the UK, a subtle pinstripe is appropriate - however, on account of the prevalence of blue pinstripe, grey may make you stand out more without being seen as flashy or breaking convention (this is basically what you want to achieve with your dress. Stand out, in subtle ways, without making it obvious you are standing out. You want them to remember you when they discuss the candidates in a good way, not as the cretin who thought turning up in a morning coat, string vest, loin cloth, cloth cap and army boots was a good idea). Ensure the trouser creases are sharp, and that you don't carry too much in your pockets. If three button only do up the centre button. If two button, top button only. Avoid three-piece suits - yes, they are sharper, but can be seen as flashy or overdressed. Single breasted is preferred to double breasted for similar reasons. Unbutton jackets as you sit down.
White shirt, with French cuffs. Plain cufflinks, preferably of the chain or bar link type rather then torpedo links. Patterned, yet sobre, tie. Small diamonds, etc., are fine. Colour should be sobre. Avoid black ties, and solid colour ties. Avoid striped ties unless you went to a public school or are a former serviceman (this is really more of a UK only rule - stripes should be fine in the US). Tie in a half windsor or four-in-hand (I prefer the asymmetry of the latter), and make sure the knot is reasonably tight. Looking like a schoolboy or a premiership footballer isn't good. Avoid clip-ons, or I would have taken you around the back and shot you. And buried your body under a patio.
A pocket handkerchief in a solid, neutral colour is quite a good accessory, as it's a feature that people won't consciously notice. Slight puff fold if colour silk, TV fold if white linen or cotton.
Shoes. Black leather oxfords or brogues, well polished but not bulled. Avoid Cornish pasty shoes, correspondents, winkle pickers or anything too fashionable.
Naturally, this is all best case scenario. If someone walked in wearing a blazer, chinos, shirt and tie because they probably didn't own a suit I wouldn't have not given them the job, and we were rather understanding that many people nowadays going for entry level positions may not own a suit. But not wearing a tie wasn't looked upon well - if you own one, wear it; if you don't, they're not expensive.