Learn to tie a full-Windsor knot

Just as you would never tie your shoes halfway, you shouldn't only take half steps on the rest of your clothing. Ruth Haag, author of Hiring and Firing, makes it clear why you should go the extra mile: "A half-Windsor looks like you are a little boy who couldn't figure out how to tie a tie. Normally, the half-Windsor slides a bit sideways and looks bulky. It basically unties itself. The half-Windsor says, 'I am a bumpkin.' The full-Windsor, on the other hand, looks crisp and neat and the knot stays in place. The full-Windsor says, 'I am a professional.'" Learning to tie a full-Windsor is not a single gender tip, either. For those women who choose to wear a tie, it is a must!