Trying to exit Finance and have an interview at McKinsey - What should I wear to the interview? E-mail says "business casual" but not sure if I should go full suit and tie or just suit and no tie.

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If it McK NY then suit up. Better to be overdressed

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Was an interviewer at McK in my previous life. Wear a tie, seriously. Don‘t bother that none of the interviewers will. They will still silently acknowledge you dressing up. And now focus on the actual preparation which will determine the other 99% of your interview success. Mate..

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Dress shirt with pants and jacket w/o tie

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100% suit

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Wear a suit and if it turns out to be business casual then just stick your tie in your bag.

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