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**Hugh** · 09-11-2009, 12:19

Arca, it may not be fair, but the wearing of a tie (and how it is worn) can sway a prospective employer.

I was helping out a local college last week who were interviewing for the Head of IT position - one of the applicants came in with his neck undone (quite a bit), and the tie down at the first button down from the neck button.

The principal was less than impressed, as part of the job is to work with both internal and external senior management, and first impressions count.

btw, I hate wearing a tie, and when I left the forces I swore I would never wear another uniform (that so didn't work out, as most of the jobs I have had since then involved wearing a suit and tie).

It is about dressing appropriately, and if the child does not learn this lesson at school, what chance does she have in the real world? It may not be fair, but it's real.

09-11-2009, 12:19	#31
Hugh laeva recumbens anguis Cable Forum Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 69 Services: Premiere Collection Posts: 45,117	Re: We don't like the new school tie; our daughter isn't going to school. Arca, it may not be fair, but the wearing of a tie (and how it is worn) can sway a prospective employer. I was helping out a local college last week who were interviewing for the Head of IT position - one of the applicants came in with his neck undone (quite a bit), and the tie down at the first button down from the neck button. The principal was less than impressed, as part of the job is to work with both internal and external senior management, and first impressions count. btw, I hate wearing a tie, and when I left the forces I swore I would never wear another uniform (that so didn't work out, as most of the jobs I have had since then involved wearing a suit and tie). It is about dressing appropriately, and if the child does not learn this lesson at school, what chance does she have in the real world? It may not be fair, but it's real. __________________ Thank you for calling the Abyss. If you have called to scream, please press 1 to be transferred to the Void, or press 2 to begin your stare. If my post is in bold and this colour, it's a Moderator Request.