McKinsey & Company Is McKinsey & Company pretty formal with zoom calls? I have a recruiter screen over zoom this week and I'm wondering if I can be casual or do I have to do my makeup and wear a nice top

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If you want this job why risk it? First impressions matter

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OP I don’t think you need to put on makeup. My girlfriend works at McKinsey too and she has never worn an ounce of makeup. I think showing up tidy and neat is all you need (maybe brush your hair so it’s not crazy, making sure your shirt isn’t dirty etc etc).

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When I was interviewing, my recruiter told me not to take offense if the interviewers were not dressed up (e.g., they might be in yoga sweats). I think culture is generally more lax now with zoom but I would still put in an effort.

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“You can never be overdressed or over educated” 😉

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I have a recruiter screening with mckinsey in October. Defintely wasn’t formal, but I went with the nice top and makeup, and I think it just reinforces that I was taking it seriously. I’d say better to be safe with a little more formal, but obviously no need for a suit

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Couldn’t hurt

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Def wear makeup and a nice top (if that’s what you do for formal in person interviews). If you don’t normally wear makeup at formal events, then just go as you are.

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I interview a lot and nowadays I’m almost always wearing a t-shirt. So I wouldn’t put too much thinking into it. Just make sure you are “presentable enough”

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Yes. Black tie rules

Honestly I wouldn’t even cam up #powermove this is chess not checkers!

Lmaoooooo that's bold 🤣

Makeup = seriousness? wearing formal/nice top understandable

Put on makeup and make a trip to a nice mall to treat yourself for deciding to go through the interviews! I got my offer call an hour after the final round in Sephora trying on new blushes and that was a good feeling (even if you don’t want the job :P)

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