Hi all,
I have an interview for a corporate strategy role at an asx20 company tomorrow (Friday).
My question is, should I wear a tie, or is a smart dress shirt, and full suit sufficient in this day and age?
It’s not an investment bank, so my view is a tie is excessive in 2018… what is everyone else’s view?
UPDATE: the “wear a tie” has the win, wow - can’t believe have conservative everyone is, but then again I assume that’s probably pretty representative of expectations. Tie it is :(
They would judge your shoes before the tie.. Get with the time guys
The vast majority of businessmen wear terrible shoes (at least from a quality and aesthetic perspective), yet they're employed. So I don't think interviewers really care too much.
Listen bud I'm not saying any one actually cares, but crap shoes would be more noticeable then no tie these days. Please don't argue with me.
Why would you not wear a tie to a white collar job? It's the only opportunity men have to creatively accesorize (belt buckles and watches are low visibility compared to a tie). Women have so many more possibilities for personal customization: pendants, necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, handbags…
Oh and make sure it's silk tie worn with a Windsor knot. Do it right.
You can even buy Trump brand ties :) People may chortle, but hey are actually really well made. I bought 2 from an American Ebay seller about 10 years ago when Trump was just a capitalist and shipping via USPS was really cheap.
Wear a onsie :)
You need a Tarocash/YD suit. Show the employer you're ready to go to court at a moment's notice.
Mm, a fused black cotton suit with square-toed slip-on Windsor Smiths would be a killer combo.
Cotton?! I ain't rich man! 100% polyester!
I work for a top 20 ASX listed company, in a finance type role, and I almost never see a tie. Actually there is ONE young guy that wears a tie every day and every time I see him I can't help but think what a tosser he looks.
This is Brisbane though. I hear it's quite different down south.
For what it's worth, I did wear a tie to the interview, and even for the first 30 minutes of my first day, and not once since.
You can, but I've won 3 contract roles in the last few years without wearing one.
Work in corporate office, generally most people don't wear a tie.
You wear a tie on the first impression as a safety. Easier to take it off later if the setting is more casual, than to looked on as unprofessional by a conservative boss.
Your company could be chilled, but your boss or others who you need to impress might not be.
Im the guy pushing to wear shorts to work
Why is this even a question? While the corporate environment on average has certainly relaxed its dress code over the past ten years (partner at a firm I worked at never wears shoes in the office), a tie should still almost always be worn on formal occasions or when meeting with persons, especially on the first occasion, from outside the business. I know it's insanely tough to get a grad job regardless of what you're wearing, but some people don't deserve a job if they can't be bothered spending the minute or so to fit on a tie.
All depends on the company/industry you work in.
I work in 'corporate/business' industries. I don't were a tie to work. For interviews though I'll wear a tie to the first interview. No tie to the 2nd.