Agency leadership interview. Wear a suit? If you're interviewing to managing director or "head of" title at a digital media agency, do you wear a suit?

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There is nothing wrong with being dressed well! That said, skipping the tie immediately makes it more casual while still looking presentable. Wear whatever is going to make you feel comfortable and confident, otherwise it can ruin your day or make you feel weird and it preoccupies your thoughts.

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Dress the same as you would for an important client meeting.

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No. Just look sharp. Shirt, jacket and I would reco jeans. We’re creative agencies - look cool. What city is this?

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Flip flops

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Wear a kick ass blazer and good pants (if you don’t want jeans. Though black jeans might work). Also ask the recruiter. If the recruiter says “dress to impress” tell them to fuck off and define it more

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Look sharp. Nice shirt, black jeans, blazer, dress shoes. I’d throw a tie in if you can too, but just make sure to make it pop and be on point with the answers.

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Where a suit if you are comfortable in suits. Jeans if that’s more you. The trick is to look as good as you can without feeling overly “dressed up” which will inhibit you a bit. Leaders are comfortable and confident in their clothes

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Unless you know the people you are interviewing with I would recos one version of the suit. 99% of the time a suit is the safest choice. Never heard anyone say,”Really liked them but the suit was too much and we should pass."

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you can never go wrong with a really slick suit. I was told that i was picked partially because of that once. Never know!

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Yea but this isn't for a creative agency it's moreso media buying. NYC. My thought is not to wear suit but I've never not worn a suit and just not sure. 101 type stuff always recos wearing a suit but seems so silly

Your attire will not be a factor at this level. Just don't look like shit.

I’m one step below this at my current agency (yeah, I need to update my title here) and I interviewed in a suit without a tie. I would have felt comfortable in a dress coat with dress pants.

if you’re not a creative, you need to dress the part.

I’m looking for a leader that solicits fashion advice on fishbowl to be my “head of” media thing. Where what you want.

All clients are different though

^ OP, it's not THAT hard. We gave you lots of good advice, don't get into an over thinking it mode, LOL. Dress well and Focus on the content of the interview. Good luck!

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