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flyzimex

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I was just reading a thread on the "major board" regarding what color of suit to wear on an interview. I was surprised and :puke:to see how many were saying they had worn a navy suit, white shirt and red tie at their interviews. Maybe it's my European fashion sense that's wrong here, but to me that does not sound like a nice looking combination. More like something you would wear further back in the plane serving tea and coffee in my opinion. Is this a code within the majors/121 airlines, or does it apply over the whole industry?

On my upcoming interview I'm planning on wearing a black suit, nice blue shirt and probably a nice subtle blue tie, all very "business dressed" looking.

And of course I know it's not the clothes that will get me the job, but more my outstanding personality and aviation skills ;).

FZ
 
I don't think it matters that much, I've seen guys wear gray, dark brown, black, and obviously the standard- navy blue, white shirt and red tie. I've always gone with the navy blue and red tie.

Just make sure you don't stand out, no indivualism. Blend in, look like one of the team.
 
I'd wear a T-Shirt with big block letters saying "HIRED" on the front.

Show them you're confident.

At my upgrade oral / sim I walked in wearing my 4 stripes already and told him, "It's YOUR job to take these off me! Now...what's your first question?"


Self confidence goes a long way in this industry.
 
IOW, you're :puke: eurotrash?

j/k


Navy blue makes the most sense. As one poster pointed out, you blend in/fit in better. No independant minds on the flight deck! ;)
 
I've done the gray suit, maroon striped tie and white shirt. Four interviews--four job offers.

That said, I'm sure it wasn't the suit. Just look sharp--suit and shirt pressed, shoes shined and a decent hair cut. That's really all you need.
 
Amish RakeFight said:
IOW, you're :puke: eurotrash?
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Guess I had that one coming after revealing my heritage, but it 's all good. No hard feelings. I know what I am, and what I'm not . .:cool:

As long as you guys keep this thread to the original question and don't make it into a US vs. Europe battle. There are lots of good things on both sides of the pond in my opinion..

FZ
 
Some people believe the red tie is a 'power' tie and the dark suit is more professional/business attire. For what that's worth...
 
I wore the navy suit, white shirt,and red tie (darker red) at Flex interview. Apparently they didn't hold it against me.
 
I don't think the color of the suit is as important as your overall appearance. Do you look professional, or do you look like a pimp on 82nd Ave? Both can wear suits.

Use good judgement.
 
I wore a tan'ish suit with a tie that easily could have been mistaken for a NJA tie...I figured they could get an ideal about what I looked like in a NJA tie. They bought it and I got hired. I was the ONLY one who did not wear the standard interview get-up...except for the woman in our group.
 
Quite honestly, I don't think they care about the specific color scheme; they only care that you look professional.

I wore a navy pinstripe suit on one day, a charcoal gray the other. Blue ties and white shirts with both. It looked sharp. I got hired.

Another guy wore a fairly bold royal blue shirt under his suit. It looked good, but I thought it was kinda risky... You know what? He got hired, too. We were in class together.

Wear a nice suit of your choice. That's it.

The specifics are not critical for this interview; your presentation and demeanor are much more important.
 
flyzimex said:
I was just reading a thread on the "major board" regarding what color of suit to wear on an interview. I was surprised and :puke:to see how many were saying they had worn a navy suit, white shirt and red tie at their interviews. Maybe it's my European fashion sense that's wrong here, but to me that does not sound like a nice looking combination. More like something you would wear further back in the plane serving tea and coffee in my opinion. Is this a code within the majors/121 airlines, or does it apply over the whole industry?

On my upcoming interview I'm planning on wearing a black suit, nice blue shirt and probably a nice subtle blue tie, all very "business dressed" looking.

And of course I know it's not the clothes that will get me the job, but more my outstanding personality and aviation skills ;).

FZ
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FZ, a red, white, and blue color combination is American (think of the flag) so perhaps it is your European background that makes it seem odd. My husband wore that look with the darker red tie as Sola mentioned. That said, I agree that it is the overall professionalism that matters most. Good luck with your interview. Best wishes to all applying. NJW
 
netjetwife said:
FZ, a red, white, and blue color combination is American (think of the flag) so perhaps it is your European background that makes it seem odd.
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NJW, I fully understand the meaning of red, white and blue for an American and I fully respect that.

Guess I should wear a yellow suit with a blue shirt (Swedish colors). Not sure what color for the tie :confused:.

Oh yeah, I just remembered. DO NOT stick out too much :). Guess it's back to plan A then..

FZ
 
FZ, I didn't mean to belittle your knowledge. Those Swedish colors do sound a tad bright. :p Whatever you wear, make sure the interviewer is spending more time listening to you rather than looking at you...;) and you'll do fine, I'm sure. During my husband's interview for AA one of the pilots was so nervous he kept mopping his face with his tie--no kidding. By the time the guy went in to interview his tie was a mess. You're getting prepared well in advance and that bodes well for your interview. Best Wishes! NJW
 
If you are interviewing at Flops, wear dark brown or black....then the sh!t you will have to wade through won't leave as obvious of a stain.
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Dark suits are professional and businesslike. I have worn dark green and gotten hired. Red/maroon ties are considered power ties. Just start looking at how many politicians and businessmen wear the combination (like President Bush and Donald Trump).

As someone else said, your goal is for your appearance to blend in with everyone else so you can dazzle them with your superior intellect and flying skills, not distract them with strange clothes. Think of it as the uniform for the interview.

Of course, if you don't have a superior intellect and flying skills, then maybe you do need something to distract them.
 
blueridge71 said:
Dark suits are professional and businesslike. I have worn dark green and gotten hired. Red/maroon ties are considered power ties. Just start looking at how many politicians and businessmen wear the combination (like President Bush and Donald Trump).
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Well, in that case you can trust me NOT to wear a red tie..

FZ
 
You could always bring your political feelings into the interview conversation. I am sure they would remember that much longer than what color tie you are wearing. Give it a try and let us know how it goes. ;)
 
RCR5 said:
You could always bring your political feelings into the interview conversation. I am sure they would remember that much longer than what color tie you are wearing. Give it a try and let us know how it goes.
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Wasn't really planning on it. And it's not like it's really needed. No secret most people disagree with him and his doings. American or not..

FZ
 
Think tasteful and conservative, like how the owners want to see their crews.
 
flyzimex,

Sorry to digress here, but I feel I should step up (as a career American soldier) and say something in regard to your reply to RCR5.

'Most people' didn't and don't know what was going on in the mideast while I and others were fighting in this war. 'Most people' don't realize that most soldiers, airmen, marines and sailors really like President Bush and support him. Why? Because he really likes us, supports us and shares alot of the same ideals as we do. He stands up and faces the music for his decisions and doesn't pander to Hollywood and the media.

I have been deployed over to the mideast for this war and saw first hand how the media machine shaped popular opinion on President Bush and this war. It was shameful. But you and others drank it in and why shouldn't you have? You didn't know any better, you were drinking the kool aid the media was serving you. I, and thousands of others saw first hand the progress we were making even though the media wasn't reporting it that way. While my friends were dying and I and others were being willingly put in harms way for our beliefs and those of our country, we watched as popular opinion was being shaped by the media machine both in the States and Europe. The truth didn't matter.

I don't hold you accountable for any of it. You are just one of the sheep. I only ask you drink from many different glasses so you get the real story. Alot of my country men are sheep. They will follow most anything the media feeds them. We are still the greatest country in the world. When people like you and others come here to take our jobs and money, it supports this statement.

So what do you really know? If you have not been there, just what the media tells you.

'Our' country has come back from the worst attack it has ever suffered. Our economy is doing better than most would have ever thought it could have at this point after an attack such as 9-11. The aviation community is coming back and people are being hired. All under President Bush. So if you don't like his tie, that is fine. If you don't like him and want to make a statement like you did on this board, in front of me and others who do like him, be prepared to be called out.

I hope you get the job. I REALLY do. Best of luck to you.
 
Thanks 7777..

My wife is an Air Force VA and I just spent two days this past week waiting with her to get treatment at the local VA hospital here. I'm sure you have visited one and it's not a pleasant or joyful place to be at. If I had served my country and was coming back to that kind of treatment I would be more than disappointed.

On a side note though, I'm not sure all Europeans are happy when they have to compete with Americans when they cross the pond wishing to take advantage of the strong Euro/weak dollar and generally better terms of employment.

I have a JAR license, and FAA obviously, and I chose to come here trying to make myself a good life. I think flying in the US is great and I am looking forward to soon be back in US airspace.

With that being said, I did not come here to offend Americans. If I did I do apologize.

FZ
 
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It isn't a perfect country flyzimex but people are not leaving it to go to a better country. ;)

Again, best of luck in your interview. I hope you get the job.
 

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