Tie or no tie?

triggerthat · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:22

I have an interview soon and I feel uncomfortable with this tie on. Should I stop moaning and wear it or not?

badgermonkey · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:22

I've never worn a tie to an interview. Just look smart. Smart casual could be good

Spacky · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:23

triggerthat said:
I have an interview soon and I feel uncomfortable with this tie on. Should I stop moaning and wear it or not?

If the jobs for a stripper don't worry you won't need it long

flump · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:24

Tie, absolutely unless it's some kind of menial job. Anything you are serious about, Tie is a must*

*Except Rock Band Member, Racing Driver or Nude Model

Rich_L · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:26

Depends if you want the job and whether you're prepared to let a small inconvenience reduce your chances of getting it.

Mr_L · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:28

I'd wear the tie. If it's uncomfortable then don't put it on until you get to the interview.

Johninho · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:30

depends on job, not wearing a tie may count against you, but no harm in wearing one.

Samtheman1k · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:32

Depends on the job. If it's an office type job, then yes, definitely, if it's casual labour working in a restaurant, then you may get away without one, but in general, yes, wear it.

triggerthat · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:33

Cheers. Decided to go with it as I don't want to risk my chances.

Helium_Junkie · 6 Dec 2006 at 12:34

Go with the tie, and good luck

qwerty · 6 Dec 2006 at 13:36

David Cameron doesn't wear one...he seems to be doing alright for himself.

Red and White · 6 Dec 2006 at 13:37

id always wear a tie for a interview. you dont wanna look like a hobo

gjrc · 6 Dec 2006 at 13:40

always wear one, if you value the job. its not exactly difficult and you will look smart

alexakasloth · 6 Dec 2006 at 13:48

I would wear a tie, always have to interviews apart from my one for a chef where he said casual dress will be fine.

My way - smart unless told otherwise.

Podfather · 6 Dec 2006 at 13:51

If you don't feel comfortable in wearing a tie then you don't have to, if it a job in an office or somewhat then i suggest it but otherwise you don't have to.

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barf0r · 6 Dec 2006 at 14:13

not wearing one could reduce your chances. but wearing one is unlikely to reduce them. so i say waaer

monkeyspank · 6 Dec 2006 at 14:59

You should wear it but sometimes things like that can cause you to look more uncomfortable than necessary. Wear it all morning to get used to it a bit.

I hate ties so I leave my top shirt button loose when I have to wear one. Feels a bit better.

a1ex2001 · 6 Dec 2006 at 15:10

monkeyspank said:
I hate ties so I leave my top shirt button loose when I have to wear one. Feels a bit better.

and looks realy lazy, fair enough if your running round the office but for a job interview put up with the slight inconvenience and get that button done up.

Defo go with the tie as someone else said it will be very unlikely to harm your chances of getting the job while the same cannot be said of not wearinf one!

VeNT · 6 Dec 2006 at 15:11

go naked.

Gilly · 6 Dec 2006 at 16:33

Depends on the job. In an office based tech support role if someone turned up without one I wouldn't employ them.