ROTC Interview

I own a pair of these. And if you don't own a suit, buy one. If you can't afford one, work for one. Find a summer job and make some money.

https://www.amazon.com/Army-Cuff-Li...qid=1527114999&sr=8-9&keywords=army+cufflinks

If cufflinks don't look right on a 17 year-old, at what age I wonder do cufflinks finally look right? But what do I know. I don't think earrings on a guy looks good at any age. Same goes for piercings.
 
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SunnyCal said:
But what do I know. I don't think earrings on a guy looks good at any age. Same goes for piercings.
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For interviews, understated > flamboyant.

Men's Earrings and cuff links can both be perceived as the latter. Nice for weddings and parties, but not interviews. But what do I know? I've only made a few hundred management level hiring decisions in my career. :cool:

@SunnyCal. In all seriousness, I would really recommend you keep your Avatar more private, especially if your DS is seeking to become a leader of enlisted men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Especially as you voice your personal biases on an "anonymous" forum (lest they become associated with him).
 
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kinnem said:
People wear cuff links with something other than a tux? Wow!
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Ummmm, I wear them with my women’s B Bros French cuff shirts or silk dress shirts for high power business days. I think it’s a matter of national region, business segment, company culture and personal preference. Mine are proportionately smaller, and I have fun pairs, college crest pairs, Navy pairs, silk monkey paw knots in various colors. My DH has 3 pair, and for weddings, funerals and other best-dressed occasions, he wears them with his B Bros French cuff shirt. He’s got his USNA class crest in gold, a Tomcat and a Presidential pair.

We are in the cufflink weeds, and I just took us into the roots.

Back to the original topic - being well-groomed with hair under control, trimmed and clean nails, polished shoes, pressed pants especially if cotton khakis, pants the correct length, collared dress shirt, pressed jacket that fits reasonably well - if the applicant clearly took care with his or her appearance, carries themselves well and speaks articulately, that goes a long way.
 
Have a parent or friend conduct a couple of mock interviews with you and provide candid feedback. Have very clear examples of your leadership (what you did, not just the title you held), how you’ve made an impact at school (or in other organizations), and why you want to serve as an officer (the end game of ROTC, after all). Most importantly, be yourself!
 
I had, but I let it go since any advice here would apply to any interview and hopefully future applicants might see it.
 
kinnem said:
I had, but I let it go since any advice here would apply to any interview and hopefully future applicants might see it.
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I figured, I just thought it was a little humorous. This should be ons of those sticky thread topics like Room and Board.
 
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