I've gotten an interview for next week, and I've been researching the company, but I'm still unclear about their dress code and culture. Their office photos show a mix of casual and business attire. Should I ask my recruiter or contact person about interview expectations, or is formal business wear always the safe bet?

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Overdressing is better than underdressing. They won't be surprised by overdressing, but underdressing might be viewed as a red flag.

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For the first interview, go formal - suit and tie. They'll tell you at the end of the interview if it's OK for you to bring it down a bit for the next interviews.

I suggest go with formal for sure. You can always dress down by removing you suit jacket and/ tie to match the interviewers’ attire. It shows respect to the interviewers, the company, and how you may be dress to clients and customer in the role you are pursing. Best to you and your endeavor!

It's always better to be overdressed, especially when you're interviewing. If they hire you, you can become a little bit more casual with your attire. But the first impression should always be more professional.

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