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by Tondoteottotote on July 9th, 2009

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You’re a job interviewer. If it turns out that your candidate is wearing a clip-tie and not a traditional necktie, what would you think differently about him?

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  • by branciforte3241 on July 9th, 2009

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    In my industry, Silicon Valley computer software, wearing any sort of tie to a job interview will definitely cost you points. What, are we supposed to be impressed that you tied a bit of cloth around your neck?

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  • by -Icy- on July 9th, 2009

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    i would think he had great time management skills and this was a time saver so he could do more important things,

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  • by Philosophy80 on July 13th, 2009

    Philosophy80

    I would think he was a great improviser, and if stuff goes down he'd can fix it.

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  • by tapatio on July 13th, 2009

    tapatio

    If he's interviewing for manager trainee of a sporting goods store, I hire him on the spot.

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  • by Son of Cleaver on July 13th, 2009

    Son of Cleaver

    I wouldn't, but come on...a clip-on?

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  • by Timjon on July 9th, 2009

    Timjon

    I don't really think it would affect my opinion of him any way or the other.

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  • by Sidhedarkness on July 9th, 2009

    Sidhedarkness

    I'd just assume he doesn't know how to tie a neck tie... or I'd assume that they were lazy. It would depend how they were dressed, spoke, and acted.

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  • by Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood on July 9th, 2009

    Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood

    i think he never learned how to tie a tie. or he's just lazy.

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  • by Shemarq the Wamama on July 13th, 2009

    Shemarq the Wamama

    Yes, I would. Clip on ties are for children, not adults. Everyone in our company has at least some contact with customers, vendors, etc. For someone to go into a job interview with a clip on tie, tells me that they are probably not able to handle the simplest of tasks or make good decisions.

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  • by anonymous on July 9th, 2009

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    People thinlk he's lazy others think he's good at being effective with time - maybe that's all he can afford! Who really cares what kind of tie he has? He's dressed fine for interview, isn't he? Look, people assume things things from nonsense like this & they usually wrong. Why discriminate because of a neck tie? Why? Some psychologist says it talk about character so you do it? Please - use common sense here. You don't know what peoples go through in their life. This is like those ridiclous question they ask on interview to understand who you is undernath. That's just all nonsense.

    Such petty stuff like this & people wonder why there is so much descrimination - this is perfect example of how people think becoming boss makes them a person to rule over all the rest. Its just a job, its just an interview & just a tie. And if you count that agaisnt him, then you have the problem. This is snobbery to an extreme and is no bette than "I don't like your hair style" "I dont like your colour nail polish" "I think your skirt is one inch too high" "I don't like this line on your resume/CV" so you don't get the job. Is than better than racial, age or other descrimination? You should know that lower income use ties less & this is really a form of descrimination against the poor.

    Can he do the job? Is he reliable? THose is much more important question, and judgeing from the tie is like judgeing book by its cover. So much for freedom of expression in America (even when he IS wearing a tie!)

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  • by MrJosh on July 9th, 2009

    MrJosh

    If you are a security guard, wearing a real necktie can be hazardous. If he is a career security officer, I might see it as a positive trait. Other than that, I would have to say it would be a negative.

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  • by Sherri on July 9th, 2009

    Sherri

    that he's related to my s/o who can not tie a tie!

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  • by Nightwatchdog on July 9th, 2009

    Nightwatchdog

    Not really - because I'm wearing a Tina Turner concert T shirt at the time.

    What a babe!

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  • by Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT on July 13th, 2009

    Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT

    I would assume that he is a bit different but it wouldn't make any difference when I assessed him against the selection criteria.

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  • by Anonymous on July 13th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Not at all. In my experience, just the fact that you thought to put on a tie is a plus!

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  • by A.C. Vila on May 31st, 2010

    A.C. Vila

    What sort of job are you applying for? Be sure a tie is appropriate before you go in. I work in advertising and I've never seen anyone dress in a suit and tie to interview, not even for Account Service, the folks commonly called "the suits" by the rest of us.

    If you're interviewing in a law firm or a corporate office of some sort, have someone tie a real tie for you then slip it on. Even if you have to go to a department store to have it done.

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