Dress for the Role You Want

What to do

• 1

  Research their culture. A startup reads a full suit very differently than a bank does.

• 2

  One level up. Dress one level above their day-to-day; two levels up says you skipped the research.

• 3

  Default: business casual. Clean, fitted, no logos — safe in almost every industry.

• 4

  Ready the night before. Clean and wrinkle-free before you sleep, not the morning of.

• 5

  Skip the scent. No strong perfume or cologne; keep accessories minimal.

• 6

  Full outfit on camera. Even virtually — it changes how you carry yourself.