Approriate ties to an interview?

[meanstreak]

What color tie should you wear to an interview. I have one coming up and want to know if a tie with a few designs in it are OK. I remember reading Sheryl Cages book a few years ago and I can't remember what she recommended. Thanks.

 

[Counselair]

Red/Maroon- That's it! Definetly not the one you got for Fathers Day!

 

[RedheadCFI]

the tie thing..

Checklist for success 2002 edition chapter 7, page 59, Cheryl A. Cage

Ok, that covers my butt for copyright..

"To any pilot interview you must wear a business suit. It is best to select a dark color (navy, black). Wear a white shirt, black shoes and socks, a fashionable but conservative tie. Make certain your shoes are shined and don't squeak!

I actually just read that chapter which is why I knew where to find it. Color is not discussed.. I would assume being a black suit that red would go nicely, a pale red that is, nothing shiney, stay away from blue.

If you need any other info from this book let me know, I'll do my best to post it.
-Nick

 

[bobbysamd]

Interview "uniform"

Navy suit, white shirt, red tie, as mandated by Kit Darby years ago.

No kidding. I attended an American Eagle interview in 1990. To a man/woman, all the American interviewees across the way were dress identically (allowances made for the women, of course). This is one time where you would be best advised to do what Kit says.

 

[SpeedBird]

I wore a nice conservative blue tie to my jetBlue interview back in 2000, and it didn't keep me from being offered a job. Probably a no-brainer with jetBlue, but anywhere else I would have worn a red one.

 

[labbats]

Let's see here...

Says you have the required type rating... gooood...
And you have almost double the minimums, goooood...
I also see that several of our esteemed employees can vouch for you, goooooooooooooood...

But you're wearing a *cough* gray *cough* tie. Sorry, but thanks for coming out.




Yeah right.

 

[jarhead]

It does seem rather stupid, but it is an unwritten fact of life. One does not tempt fate, that the most inocuous thing could bias the interviewer. Not fair.....sure. Stupid......sure. But, it is reality, and that is what you're dealing with at an interview.

I read an interesting article in a newspaper, many years ago, about going to an interview, wearing a beard. The propective applicant, was making his case to this "expert" in the newspaper(kind of a 'Dear Abby" type in a business column) that it should be OK, since the interviewer wore face hair. The "Dear Abby" type responded; "Yes, but he already has a job, and nobody was ever NOT hired, for not having a beard". Go with the flow, brother. Being Don Quixote will get you nowhere.

 

[sleepy]

Red, unless you are wearing a red suit. I have gotten every job I ever interviewed for in my life, and I always wore a dark suit with red tie and white shirt.

 

[jarhead]

Sleepy,

I like your tag line: "That which does not kill me, makes me stronger!"

I have used that line in conversation from time to time.

Many years ago while in a duck blind shooting Mallards, I gave that quote to a friends son-in-law who was with us. He calmly said, "Oh Yea, I heard it another way"

"Like how", sez I.

He says "That which does not kill me just might F--- me up for the rest of my life, real bad"

Never forgot that twist!

 

[trainerjet]

I have gotten every job I ever interviewed for in my life, and I always wore a dark suit with red tie and white shirt.

I have gotten every job I have ever interviewed for in my life, and I have NEVER worn a red tie.

I guess that proves that all of this means absolutely nothing. The way you carry yourself and the personality that you project is what counts.

 

[jarhead]

That along with the turned up elf shoes with bells on the toes, and a propellor beenie cap. Can't miss with that get up.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

jeesh...

just wear a conservative suit with a matching tie, just look neat.....for chrisssakes....

the tie aint gonna get you the job, concentrate on other things..

 

[340drvr]

G-200, thanks for the common sense.......the tie thing should've ended in 1963. (I do understand that it didn't, but I have a tough time with the Taliban party line)

 

[CatYaaak]

The whole "gotta be a blue suit/red tie" thing is hogwash, and a pox on Kit Darby for this particular asinine-ness. Apart from being conservative in style and color, the only important thing about a suit (and that includes the tie) is that it fits and looks good on you......you'll be more comfortable and confident during the interview.

They're hiring pilots based on experience and personality, not fashion clones.

 

[wil]

I'll second what CatYaak wrote!

 

[jarhead]

I agree. Good taste should rule here. That's all.

 

[another cfii]

Anyone can tell me if my Navy blue suit has white vertical tint on it, barely noticeably, is it okay? What goes great with dark blue suit? Please don't say "red".

 

[Gulfstream 200]

If it looks neat and conservative, its FINE.

again, worry about other $hit. The suit does not get you the job. (Kits books will, right?)

NOW, if wearing it worries you, it will show. Take 500$ and go buy something you feel confident in. Its worth it.

 

[Catbird]

Appropriate Tie= A large cloth with as many large denomination US currency neatly attached. The HR Departments are like the rest of Corporate America. Rotten to the core. Some exceptions, maybe SWA though you might find a different opinion with the F/A's, and JB.

 

[Data]

Jarhead writes...
"I agree. Good taste should rule here. That's all."

Pilots and good taste? Those two don't go together. Stick with the Blue and Red.