The Interview Suit

[The Big Ragu]

Good luck on the interview.

Be yourself & be confident.

Try to get a commitment tomorrow. You don't want your proposal/project/whatever to linger and get kicked around.

If they appear to be hesitating, try to get a little bit of work from them at first, kick ass, and grow the account.

Don't lower your price. If they want you, and your price is fair, that won't be a breaking point.

Again, good luck, and I hope you don't mind the unsolicited advice.

(White Shirt.)

 

[YankeeFan]

You can't imagine how often that movie gets quoted in a sales environment.

 

[21]

You know, I was thinking...since Moddy trusted us enough to help him with this...maybe we should all go with today?

I mean, we wouldn't wear hardhats or anything like that, but we probably all have white shirts, right? I'll get the bus, someone pick up some donuts.

 

[Rosie]

Killick, I am already feeling like crap.

That picture just sealed the deal, and not in a good way. Now I'll have nightmares about polyester leisure suits.

Moddy, best of luck to you. I'm sure you'll do just fine and your clothing choice sounds great.

 

[The Big Ragu]

You can't imagine how often that movie gets quoted in a sales environment.

I can't?

 

[YankeeFan]

You can't imagine how often that movie gets quoted in a sales environment.

I can't?

Oh, Jeez. Didn't mean to question your ability to imagine.

It's just that sales guys love to quote from that movie. If you've ever had to sit through a sales training session, you'd empathize.

When I was a teenager, I read Tip O'Neil's book. He talked about how you not only had to present your case, you also had to ask people -- sometimes on an individual basis -- for their vote.

It's the same way in business. You can make your case, but in the end, you also have to ask them for their business and get a commitment.

Hoping Moddy did well and will come tell us all about it.

 

[Moderator1]

You know, I was thinking...since Moddy trusted us enough to help him with this...maybe we should all go with today?

I mean, we wouldn't wear hardhats or anything like that, but we probably all have white shirts, right? I'll get the bus, someone pick up some donuts.

So where the hell were all you all? I thought you were my friends. I saw this and got excited. I stood outside waiting.
I MISSED THE DAMN APPOINTMENT! You could have been there in 15 minutes (I assume you met in Tahoe).
Cripes.

 

[YankeeFan]

So where the hell were all you all? I thought you were my friends. I saw this and got excited. I stood outside waiting.
I MISSED THE DAMN APPOINTMENT! You could have been there in 15 minutes (I assume you met in Tahoe).
Cripes.

C'mon! What happened?

You wouldn't be joking if it didn't go well, right?

 

[Buck]

I'm not going to sit around while somebody takes shots at Ragu for not being able to imagine how often 'Glengarry Glen Ross' gets quoted in a sales environment.
I'm working on my farewell post.

 

[The Big Ragu]

I'm not going to sit around while somebody takes shots at Ragu for not being able to imagine how often 'Glengarry Glen Ross' gets quoted in a sales environment.
I'm working on my farewell post.

Take a shot at me instead. It's more productive.

 

[YankeeFan]

I'm not going to sit around while somebody takes shots at Ragu for not being able to imagine how often 'Glengarry Glen Ross' gets quoted in a sales environment.
I'm working on my farewell post.

Maybe if there were "revenue producers" on this site, you'd understand.

Bon voyage!

 

[Moderator1]

So where the hell were all you all? I thought you were my friends. I saw this and got excited. I stood outside waiting.
I MISSED THE DAMN APPOINTMENT! You could have been there in 15 minutes (I assume you met in Tahoe).
Cripes.

C'mon! What happened?

You wouldn't be joking if it didn't go well, right?

I finally left when it started to rain. Didn't want to much up the tie. I figured everybody got sidetracked somewhere, maybe went to check out IJAG's new car or something.

 

[YankeeFan]

I finally left when it started to rain. Didn't want to much up the tie. I figured everybody got sidetracked somewhere, maybe went to check out IJAG's new car or something.

Damn it! We're invested in this story.

We're all rooting for you & want to know what happened. So tell us already!

Oh, and what did you decide to wear?

 

[Buck]

 

[Moderator1]

So you WERE there? I was so worried I'd spill something on my shirt.

 

[YankeeFan]

Oh my God! There's nothing worse than a short sleeve shirt with a tie (or a short sleeve shirt in any business environment).

White shirt, white undershirt.

I was a huge fan of the tab collar for a few years when I was a major suck ass and had a boss who wore them.

I'm reformed now. I wear jeans & a t-shirt to work every day. Except when it's cold. Then I throw on a sweatshirt.

I kind of miss dressing up. And what am I supposed to do with all of my suits?

 

[Moderator1]

If you're a fattie, I could use a couple.

I don't much like short sleeves and ties, either, but that shirt went best with that tie.

 

[Buck]

That particular shirt and tie combination works perfectly, as long as you where it ironically.

 

[The Big Ragu]

Throw in a nice cardigan sweater and it's a winning combo.

 

[Buck]

You can't wear that ironically.
You have to be deadly serious when you wear that.