What should I wear to a job interview?
Dress one notch above the company's normal day-to-day. Business professional (suit) for finance, law, and formal corporate roles; smart business-casual (collared shirt or blouse, blazer optional) for most offices, tech, and startups. When unsure, err slightly formal — being a little overdressed reads as taking it seriously.
For video interviews, the same rules apply on top; choose solid, muted colours that read well on camera and check your lighting and background.
Whatever you wear, make it clean, well-fitting, and comfortable enough that you're not fidgeting.
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