For MBB experienced hire interviews, can I wear a sport coat or do I need to go full suit and tie?

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Track suit, deloitte branded

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Wear a suit and a tie. It's a job interview. At a consulting firm.

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Always dress slightly better than you expect your interviewer to be dressed.

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Hawaiian shirt so they know you party

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Tuxedo TShirt

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MBB interview - suit and tie come on

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Jeans and sport coat should be fine. I always dress a bit shittier to assert my dominance.

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Why are you guys giving this guy honest feedback? If an obvious question like this even needs to be asked, he’s clearly not MBB material. How the hell are you going to be consulting c level executives on strategy when you can’t even set yourself up for success?

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D1, chill out, some offices (I'm sure even MBB) may find a suit and tie a bit off especially since the shift to more casual business attire. It's a fair question. This forum is to solicit advice, regardless of the topic, so let OP ask whatever they want!!

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Did OP ask about day to day? No, he asked about interview and bottom line is you did wear a suit. Case closed. Now sit down and shut up.

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Suit and tie. Honestly. It's an interview. Jesus...

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OP- invest in a good suit, don't get one from the firesale at DSW like D1 does

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OP - suit and tie, no matter which office

D1, you just mad because we stole GM audit from you 💃🏽

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Thanks 🐠 — I don’t mind the tough love; just curious given I have not worn a suit and tie to a client in the last 3 years. My clients (even C-Level) tend to wear business casual, so I almost always wear a sport coat.

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