A Lesson in Style

My target companies all dress casual.  Should I wear a suit to the interview?

Answer

There is a clear rule-of-thumb here: Always wear a suit for an interview.  Always look impeccable.  Make sure everything from your head to your toes are sparkling clean, including your nails, clothes, and shoes.  Your shoes should shine so much you have to squint when you look at them! 

You can incorporate your knowledge of the firm’s culture in your accessory and color choices.  For finance and consulting, stick with the conservative blues and blacks.  For media, fashion, or other industries, less traditional colors are more welcome and may give the recruiter a better sense of your personality.

Connie Thanasoulis is co-founder of SixFigureStart, a success-coaching firm that equips college students and young professionals with the skills and knowledge essential to ensuring success early on in their careers. She comes from 25 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies, including Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, and Citigroup.

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