Interviewing at Google this coming week.. just bought a suit, but have been told that the dress code is more like business casual. Any advice?

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Easiest way to screw up a google interview is to show up in a suit . They will mark you as unfit on cultural grounds . Happened to multiple people I know

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Don't wear your suit. They say "it makes the interviewer uncomfortable" bc they are informal

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I wore black jeans and common projects. I once interviewed a guy who came in from a surf session - tank top, board shorts, espadrilles. We hired him.

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I would say for interview go with formal. Once you join, you can follow their dress code.

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I've heard of folks being told to change to jeans and collared shirt. if it were me I would wear dark blue jeans, collared shirt and sport coat.

No suit, chinos, smart shoes and a sweater will do. A friend of mine interviewed at amazon and wore chinos a polo and some driving shoes back in the summer

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It depends on the location. Here in Silicon Valley it’s definitely questionable to wear a suit. Shirt and jeans is ideal and slacks only if you absolutely must.

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I’ve interviewed at Google, wear jeans and smart shirt. Do not wear a suit for any role

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I have a friend who interviewed in a T-shirt for an internship and got the offer if that says anything

Don’t wear a suit. You will automatically be out because you are not “googly “ enough. Polo shirt or button down and nice dark jeans with some nice suede shoes.

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