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.

 

[TonyC]

I heard some advice several years back that might apply to most ANY interview, and I thought it sounded pretty good. If the company's stock is traded publicly, you should be able to request and receive a prospectus. In it you will find pictures of the company's officers -- President, CEO, CFO, COO, etc. Dress like them. (If there's no prospectus, there's still more than likely a way to find out how the executives at the company dress. Dress like them.)

I interviewed in a conservative suit, white shirt, polished black Florsheim dress shoes, plain black socks, and a conservative blue/burgandy/white/gray paisley tie. The bluish-gray in the tie brought out the tiny blue threads in the suit, and the burgandy brought out the burgandy threads, and the blue brought out the color in my eyes... oh, but I diverge. Other interviewees in my group also wore similar outfits, except the guy who wore a tan sportscoat over a light blue shirt, red tie, and -- well, I forget the color of the pants. The only guy in that group of 6 that didn't get hired was -- you guessed it, the guy who had problems with his logbook. (No, not the tan sportscoat.)

I'll second the motion about confidence. If you're so worried about the color of your tie that your nervousness causes you to botch the interview, don't blame it on the tie, blame it on yourself!

 

[ERJpusher]

I wore a navy blue suit, single breast, two-button, with a light pinstriping. White shirt, black socks/shoes, and a BRIGHT RED tie. It wasn't flashy at all. In fact, it went extremely well with the navy blue suit.

Most airlines are looking for a particular type person that can conform to a specific "mold." The don't really want people that are eccentric. This was the entire logic behind pilots all dressing the same for their interviews.

Personal results? Two interviews = two job offers.

Best of luck to you!!

 

[FDJ2]

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..

That's it in a nutshell. I wore an olive green suit with a matching tie and got hired. I know it sounds bad, but it was a really nice suit. As long as you are dressed appropriately you'll be o.k., don't freak over the color, just relax.

 

[temcgrew]

Now you all have thrown me off my fashion soap box. I just bought a new navy suit and the only tie that I have that goes with it is a RED ONE!! Now when I show up at my next interview everyone will be thinking that I am a darbyite. What I am confused about now is interview fashionwear AFTER labor day?

and does this suit make me look fat? (in aviation terms that would be.....waist not to exceed my inseem.) No, its really the fat that makes me look fat!

 

[wil]

What ever you do, don't wear anything from the "Johnny Cochran collection". Purple is never in season!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

well....

If you WERE jonhnny cochran you COULD show up in a purple suit, and you WILL get a job offer - dont doubt it.

 

[flybrowntails]

just to jump in here...

some sort of dark navy blue suit with a crisp white shirt and a red/maroon tie. this sounds like the same reply everyone else has stated. my ups interview..we mostly all looked like clones in the waiting area--short haircuts, blue suits, white shirts, black polished shoes and yes some sort of red/maroon tie. the two that chose to dress differently are not on the senority list with me. (i have no idea if dress played into the offer of employment this was just an observation)

fbt

 

[AA717driver]

I went to my UAL interview in June '89. I thought I'd try to stand out and wore a khaki suit with white shirt and dark red tie.

I didn't get hired. Maybe if I'd worn a dress like the others that did get hired...TC

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Nice Saturn!

 

[Skyrunner]

Hmmmm

I guess my blue tie with little yellow Sponge Bobs on it is out.

The blue compliments my eyes and makes them seem brighter.

The little yellow Sponge Bobs brings out my sense of loyalty with a small bit of playfulness. A newspaper columnist recently wrote about Sponge Bob:

“If everybody had as much heart as Sponge Bob, this would be a better world" she proclaims. “SpongeBob is to be respected" she defends. “He strives during periods of adversity, he overcomes obstacles, sees the good in everyone, even with Squidworth, who doesn’t like Sponge Bob." "He is not greedy, loves unconditionally, often fails but, and this is the important thing, never quits."

Screw it! I'm wearin' the Sponge Bob tie. It looks good with my FBI clone outfit.

Later,

SR