What should I wear? I have a first-round Zoom interview with a mid-sized accounting firm and am trying to nail down my outfit. Do recruiters expect a full suit for video calls, or is business casual okay as long as I look professional? I don’t want to be underdressed, but I also don’t want to look out of touch for a remote screening.

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Unless I’m specifically told not to, I will always wear a suit for any interview

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Blouse and blazer are my go-to. Invest in a few nice ones, and you’ll be golden. Nobody is making you stand and do a runway walk on Zoom, but show up nice.

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I will never grade a person down for overdressing for the interview. I wouldn’t require a suit either, though — business casual and business professional are both fine.

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Business casual is what my interviewers have always worn. I would be surprised if that’s not what yours will be wearing and what they would expect you to wear.

I’ve almost always worn a suit or at least shirt and tie, and most of the time (80%+) I was overdressed.

Business casual is fine for a first-round Zoom. Nice shirt/blouse, solid color, nothing crazy. You're overthinking. They're not going to reject you over a missing blazer as long as you look professional from the shoulders up.

Top hat and tuxedo, preferably with a monacle.

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Personally, I’ve worn suits. But I don’t expect the same when I’m the interviewer.

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