Video interview dress code

Question

Hi there

In some geographies MBB are doing video interviews due to the pandemic.

Do men still wear a tie even in video interviews?

Answer 1

For McKinsey, you can get away without a jacket but wearing a tie is a safe bet for most geographies. Less for first round but some of the senior folks conducting final round can be pretty old school too.

Answer 2

I don't and most candidates I interviewed since March didn't. But this might be different in different geographies.

Answer 3

Hi Anonymous,

While it's not absolutely required and "tolerated" to wear a shirt without tie, I'd still recommend to take one to be on the safe side (no upside of not wearing one, but still a downside since some of your interviewers might be more conservative).

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Robert

Answer 4

Just went through the interview process with MBB. I was wondering the same thing, but I feel it can't hurt to be dressed just as you would for a usual in-person intevriew. If you're underdressed, certain interviewers may view that negatively. If you're dressed as you normally would be for an interview, noone will view that negatively. You might be able to dress less formally for certain interviewers, but I decided not to take the risk. Also BCG explicitely said to dress business formal.

Answer 5

Hi Alan,

When it comes to interviews, when in doubt, dress up. It's far better to dress one level too high than one level too low!

I definitely recommend a tie.

Furthermore, pretty much all of the rules you can think of that apply to in-person interactions in the profession world are the same as for virtual interactions!

Some key things to remember for video interviews:

Make sure you have a strong internet connection
Make sure your sound+video work
Get multiple monitors so you can look at 3 things at once (1 screen makes thought linear which is tough),
Have a good desk space and keep using paper for solving the case,
Make sure you'll be in a quiet space with no distractions
Still dress for the occasion

Answer 6

Hi Alan,

Even if there is no special requirement for a tie, I would nevertheless recommend you putting it on.

That would not hurt if you do.
In this way, you could demonstrate serious commitment and a professional attitude.

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