I'm interviewing where the daily attire is standard business-casual. Given that very few offices require a suit and tie anymore, is there any significant benefit to wearing a traditional suit and tie versus a more modern combination of a sharp jacket, nice slacks, and a tie?

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Definitely go for the jacket, slacks, and tie. I feel like wearing a suit is more of a liability than anything. It makes you seem stuffy and unapproachable. Especially in a more casual office.

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I think either work as long as it looks nice and more dressy than business casual.

Always a suit and tie for interviews unless you're interviewing at a tech start-up, and even then you can never be over-dressed.

I don’t think wearing a full suit gives a huge edge anymore unless it’s a super formal industry. A tailored jacket and slacks can still show you take the interview seriously without feeling overdressed.

For the interview I would still wear a suit. It shows you are serious and respect the company. Once you're hired, switch to business casual.

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