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Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:53 pm
by Anonymous User
1L just got a v100 callback. Can I wear this? Used search and it said go with red or blue, but I like this tie for some reason and just want to confirm it's conservative enough. Many thanks!

http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?g=g&pn=12445

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:57 pm
by Grazzhoppa
absolutely not.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:07 pm
by sparty99
Anonymous User wrote:1L just got a v100 callback. Can I wear this? Used search and it said go with red or blue, but I like this tie for some reason and just want to confirm it's conservative enough. Many thanks!

http://www.thetiebar.com/order_page.asp?g=g&pn=12445
Wow, really. You asked this question.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:07 pm
by arklaw13
Go red or blue. A V100 1L cb is like a unicorn. Don't fuck it up with a bad tie.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:02 pm
by vulaw
Voted yes. But if you aren't sure just go with red/blue

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:06 pm
by hephaestus
Do you have time to get a more conservative tie? I think that's a bit loud.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:11 pm
by UnderrateOverachieve
Do the colors have a special significance? Probably not. Just don't wear it.

But that tie does look like it would look gorgeous with a good navy suit for the summer you work there.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:20 pm
by rad lulz
Not okay for V100

Might be good for your run of the mill NLJ250 though

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:22 pm
by ph14
I think it would probably be fine but I still voted "no" because you are going to need a red or blue tie as part of your wardrobe anyways so you might as well buy one and wear it.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:23 pm
by UnderrateOverachieve
rad lulz wrote:Not okay for V100

Might be good for your run of the mill NLJ250 though
I see comments like this often. It is a joke right? OP, and anyone else reading: treat any and all job interviews like a supposed "V5." You should never project less than your best. Now I understand that you probably would be more willing to break the bank if you have a around of interviews with some top Vault firms, as opposed to some government gigs. But spending the 20-50 bucks to get an appropriate tie and belt... come on.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:25 pm
by UnderrateOverachieve
ph14 wrote:I think it would probably be fine but I still voted "no" because you are going to need a red or blue tie as part of your wardrobe anyways so you might as well buy one and wear it.
Great point. When I was interviewing during 2L OCI I made sure to get items that would work for the job that I would end up getting. Getting a few staple ties is always an intelligent move.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:25 pm
by patogordo
rad lulz wrote:Not okay for V100

Might be good for your run of the mill NLJ250 though
stop spreading pre-ITE misinfo. this tie is now only acceptable for litigation boutiques with fewer than 20 attys and solo practitioners whose last names start with T.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:26 pm
by patogordo
UnderrateOverachieve wrote:
rad lulz wrote:Not okay for V100

Might be good for your run of the mill NLJ250 though
I see comments like this often. It is a joke right? OP, and anyone else reading: treat any and all job interviews like a supposed "V5." You should never project less than your best. Now I understand that you probably would be more willing to break the bank if you have a around of interviews with some top Vault firms, as opposed to some government gigs. But spending the 20-50 bucks to get an appropriate tie and belt... come on.
if you treat every firm like a V5 you can only do five interviews, bad advice. better to apply broadly.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:01 pm
by UnfrozenCaveman
If this thread is real, it is awesome.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:12 pm
by 84651846190
It's gotten to the point where I can't tell who is trolling and who isn't on TLS.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:50 pm
by Anonymous User
As someone who works in a more conservative V100 firm, I'd say its almost certainly fine. But it is on the louder side. Can never hurt to play it safe with a more typical color, whether it be blue, red, green, etc. But if you ultimately went with this tie, not like anyone would think its improper.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:08 pm
by unlicensedpotato
I don't know that it would offend anyone (I've seen people wearing any and everything to CBs), but it's still hideous.

Re: Is the tie OK for a callback interview?

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 3:47 pm
by juzam_djinn
which market is this CB in?