| More often than not, you find yourself in | | | | red ties that are made of silk are highly |
| desperate need to learn how to tie a tie | | | | recommended. |
| because you need to show up for a job | | | | |
| interview. If you are short of time, a | | | | - You can go for tie accessories such as a |
| Windsor knot will solve the problem for you. | | | | silver tie bar to make sure that your tie is |
| You know all too well that the way you | | | | held firmly in place all throughout the |
| project yourself in a job interview is very | | | | interview. |
| important. Creating an impression of | | | | |
| confidence will create a big impact on the | | | | - Polished and clean dress shoes look best |
| outcome of your interview. You can increase | | | | with your suit. Make sure that you wear dark |
| your chances by putting on a tie with the | | | | socks (black preferred) underneath. |
| perfect Windsor knot on it. | | | | |
| | | | - The belt you wear should ideally match your |
| Knowing how to tie a tie in a Windsor knot | | | | shoe colour. Black belts are most |
| will achieve the professional and determined | | | | recommended. |
| look for you. A knot of this type is thick, | | | | |
| triangular shaped, wide and generally used | | | | Aside from knowing how to tie a tie well and |
| for many occasions. In fact, once you learn | | | | knowing what to wear, it is important that |
| how to tie a tie with a Windsor knot, you can | | | | your general appearance looks pleasing. Go |
| get by using this throughout all your | | | | for a well groomed hairstyle, a shaved off |
| professional life. | | | | beard and trimmed moustache. Make sure that |
| | | | your fingernails are clean and well-trimmed. |
| However, while it is true that knowing how to | | | | Miss out on those rings (other than your |
| tie a tie properly is vital to your job | | | | wedding or college ring), earrings and |
| interview attire, you should also put equal | | | | piercing. Keep your perfume and cologne to a |
| importance to your overall appearance as | | | | minimum, but make sure that you smell |
| well. You should understand that your entire | | | | pleasant enough; and yes, get some mint candy |
| interview attire should still be the standard | | | | right before the interview. Do not forget to |
| expected by most companies. Here are some | | | | take along a briefcase with a notebook and a |
| ideas on how you should dress for a job | | | | pen to take down notes when necessary. |
| interview: | | | | |
| | | | Preparing for an interview takes quite some |
| - Wear a conservative, two piece black or | | | | time, and it is obvious how you should exert |
| dark grey business suit. | | | | some amount of effort to look your best in an |
| | | | interview. Remember that you will be |
| - Put on a white long sleeved shirt that has | | | | attending an interview for your own bright |
| been pressed neatly and has a good fit on | | | | future. A little effort now will be all worth |
| you. | | | | it. For now, put on your best suit, know how |
| | | | to tie your tie in a Windsor knot very well, |
| - Go for a tie that is not distracting, | | | | smile and be confident. |
| preferably plain in colour. Dark blue or dark | | | | |