[ale] Since we're on the subject of jobs lately

[Jeff Lightner]

Who said anything about functionality? 

However, since you asked:  They're great for catching things that would
otherwise land on your shirt.   Back when I wore suit & tie I usually
had a spare tie at work.  I've NEVER kept a spare shirt at work.

Personally I never really minded wearing a suit - it was like garanimals
for adults - no need to coordinate top and bottom - just wear a neutral
colored shirt and a conservative tie with the suit.  :-)

What's the functionality of wearing pants instead of a kilt?  Why wear
clothes at all on warm days?  We all conform to some degree either due
to custom or law.   Those who don't, typically end up living under
bridges or in jails.


-----Original Message-----
From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
Chris Fowler
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:55 AM
To: ale at ale.org
Subject: Re: [ale] Since we're on the subject of jobs lately

Jeff Lightner wrote:
> I disagree with the tie comments.
>   

What is the functional use of a tie?
> There's an old saying:  
> You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
>
> I've been employed in the IT field since 1991 and it was sometime
before
> 1996 that everyone went casual - despite that as I noted above I've
> always worn a suit and tie to interviews.  Once the job starts it's
> casual all the way.
>   
Unfortunately, over the last many years I've only worn suits to
funerals.

I think that for me I would wear some slacks, nice button shirt, and a 
conservative tie.
No jacket.  For one it is Summer and not jacket is needed :)

Also wear a nice pair of shoes.  If you wear a black belt, wear black 
shoes.  Same rule applies for brown.   Have your outfit pressed at the 
cleaners.   Do not pump gas on the day of the interview unless 
afterwards.   Be conservative with any cologne.

As far as interviews, I've really not even cared to read any resumes.  
If I do it may only be for contact information.  To me what is important

is what the person knows and what the person can do. 



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