Ties

I'm in JROTC so I will be wearing my dress uniform... that's one less thing to worry about :)

I will not rehash the numerous threads discussing wearing JROTC uniforms to interviews, but... If you decide to wear your uniform for your interview, please make sure it is immaculate -- the uniform needs to be cleaned, pressed, and fit you well.
 
Including clean ribbons. An immaculate uniform can make much-handled ribbons look grubby!
 
yup! I hear you! As the unit vice commander, I'm responsible for enforcing uniform standards. I can't do that if my own uniform is not in standards!
 
Matching Suit > Sportcoat > shirt/tie and khakis.
FFR said without missing a beat "definitely a suit".

Not necessarily, always think about context -- I do my interviews at my office, usually on a Saturday AM. I usually wear Khakis and a USNA polo. Is a suit appropriate for the Candidate ?

CAPT MJ's comments about clean, pressed, shined, etc. are more important about what you wear. I've been a BGO over 15 years, and I can probably count on one hand the number of Candidates who wore something that affected my impression of them (good or bad).
 
Not necessarily, always think about context -- I do my interviews at my office, usually on a Saturday AM. I usually wear Khakis and a USNA polo. Is a suit appropriate for the Candidate ?

CAPT MJ's comments about clean, pressed, shined, etc. are more important about what you wear. I've been a BGO over 15 years, and I can probably count on one hand the number of Candidates who wore something that affected my impression of them (good or bad).
Totally agree about context. I think of dress as being more about what NOT to do. So long as you are clean neat and appropriate, it should be fine. The right clothes won't help you get in, but the WRONG clothes (ripped jeans etc.) CAN keep you out!
 
Revelation of a pet peeve, in a business setting: dirty and unkempt fingernails, male or female. Clean and smoothly filed or clipped, nothing fancy stipulated. I get dirty from projects, dogs, horses, sports, all the time, so grubby hands are expected. Not in a business setting, though, and that is what this is. Candidates should realize they are putting themselves forward, even if in a general and informal way in a group setting.


Peeve #2: The handshake, mentioned above, in the business setting. No limp shakes, no bone-crushers, same professional, polite pressure and grip regardless of gender. It’s part of the eye contact, confident self-introduction and business-like handshake of the grown-up world.
Yes, if you are shaking the hand of an elder elder who may well have arthritis, a gentler pressure is appropriate.
 
Unless the tie you have chosen had rude remarks or other inappropriate symbols on it, you will be better off spending time thinking about how to answer the questions you might be asked.
 
The best tie is the one that matches what you are wearing. I hate when those running for office wear a red or blue tie for the sake of patriotism. You know they arent wearing it on a day to day basis. In the 80s and 90s, we used to and maybe still have the red power tie which was fine but again wear what looks good although having said that, it should be what looks good to everyone and not just yourself. When I worked at my first job we were required to wear suits. I asked my boss why we werent allowed to wear a jacket and pants and he told me that no matter how good or ugly the suiti s, it will match. However you never know what how a person will match a jacket and pants
 
Conservative in color and pattern. The fact that you asked indicates that you already know. Good for you!

Best of luck!
 
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