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Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024

Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, 2 rules at play here: You do not need to wear a tie in general. Online should make no difference regarding how to dress. In conclusion, I would encourage you to wear what makes you confident. If that’s a tie ... (read entire answer)

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on May 04, 2023

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Hi there, I assume the interview is in person? If you have a white dress shirt, then it's ok for the other stuff to be blue. Don't worry about it - it's not a fashion show ;) Best,Cristian

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Bain Interview Dress Code

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022

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Hi there, You're safe to go business casual here! (suit with no tie). Make sure to prepare properly for this! Here's some case reading: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case An ... (read entire answer)

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What is the daily dress-code for a female consultant (entry after Master Degree) at Bain, Roland Berger, McK etc.?

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Hi, It really depends on the client and you will know from the first day on that client. Best

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Hi, Answers below Always good to be dressed formally. It wont count against if you if you do not but you will feel uncomfortable if others have formal attire on and you do not and that will impact your ability to ... (read entire answer)

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Hello! Wear the same that you would for a face-to-face interview: suit and tie. Consultants wear them -but Fridays-, and it´s really bad to be underdressed. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

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Do you really wear suit & tie to in-person interviews?

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gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2021

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Hello! I can talk for McKinsey saying: YES! First of all, consultants themselves most of the time wear suit & tie, and you don´t want to be less dress than then. Furthermore, even if you did not know this, i ... (read entire answer)

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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.

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Hello! Nothing changes, dress just as if you were going to a normal on-site interview. The other day, I was in a business call in which the most tenured person, half joking and half not, made us all stand up to che ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, it depends on the firm and on the country. With black you are sure, but in most countries, especially for Bain and BCG, dark brown is good as well. Best, Antonello

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2019

1. Suits: As a direct reply to your question, I would say that from personal experience 3-6 suits are sufficient. Some colleagues tend to take 2 suits with them per week, some take 1 suit per week, and some take 1 suit ... (read entire answer)

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Is there specific interview dress code for female applicants?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 20, 2018

Unfortunately consulting is very traditional when it cimes to interview dress code. I've seen seversl types of outfits from female candidates that convey the appropriate level of professionalism: -formal dress and jac ... (read entire answer)

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2018

You are definitely over thinking this. Nobody has ever been rejected by McKinsey because of the suit or tie they wore (unless presumably someone went completely off the books) To answer your questions: 1) Any conserv ... (read entire answer)

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What is the dress code for an interview ?

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Xavier

Xavier gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2017

You always dress in a suit for an interview. Casual Friday are for employees only !

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