Now here come details of McKinsey Interview dresscode. Every tiny part MUST be as polished as possible. Take a good shower in the morning before you leave. After that, wear deodorant. This may sound trivial but believe me, so many people forget that simple act. Avoid wearing perfume on that day, because no matter how much you adore your signature perfume scent, you never know if the interviewer likes it or not.
If you are a man, my advice is to cut or trim your hair 3 days or 1 week prior to the interview. Do not overdo anything: either cut it too short or style it with too much hair gel that it looks greasy and spiky. Your hair just needs to look neat and clean. For women, being neat in your hairstyles is the most important thing. You can put your hair up in an updo, or down in a low ponytail. Ideally, brush your teeth and rinse with mouthwash after breakfast. Consider removing all facial hair, especially for men.
You can grow it back after getting the offer! And ladies, you are unlikely to be accepted if hair from unwanted areas can be seen, such as armpits, legs if you wear a skirt , or face. Also, if you have the habit of snacking on your cuticles, try to refrain it.
Not only is it an unhealthy habit to own, but it is annoying to see any candidate with dirty and broken fingernails especially when you have a female interviewer. Finally, use some lip balm. Sometimes, it is so distracting to see someone with cracked lips. End of story! Wear a crisp, clean and well-ironed suit that fits you like a glove. Color option? Black will do! Remember the conservative rule. Sometimes, navy blue, gray or warm brown will do you just fine but why risking it?
One more important rule to remember is how to button your suit. If you go for the two-button suit, you should not have both buttons fastened, just seal the top one. It's also a good idea to avoid glossy satin or sateen materials, as these can be too eye-catching.
Lastly, make sure the shirt fits your body well. Wearing a shirt that is baggy around the arms, or too tight around your chest, can make you feel and look uncomfortable. Your tie will be one of the first things an interviewer notices when they meet you, and there are three main things you need to get right:. First, go with a solid colour or a simple pattern e. Bold ties with dramatic designs can look incredible, but you should probably leave them at home during your consulting interview.
Second, it's important that the colour of your tie complements your shirt and suit. This is an easy mistake to make, but one that will be immediately noticed.
An example of a good combination would be a grey suit, light blue shirt, and a dark blue tie. Another good combination would be a navy blue suit, with a white shirt, and a red tie. If you're not sure how to match the colours yourself, then get a friend with a good fashion sense to help you choose. Finally, the way you tie your tie is also important.
There are some wild looking methods, like the Trinity or Eldredge knots. Avoid those for your interview, and go with a standard professional knot, like the Simple knot, or the Windsor knot.
Depending on the suit you wear, you should wear black or brown dress shoes. If you wear a black suit, then black dress shoes are best. With a grey suit, either black or brown shoes can work.
Keep in mind that your shoes should also match the colour of your belt. So if you have a certain shade of reddish-brown shoes, you should wear a belt that is close to the same colour. Since there is less variation in the colour of black shoes and belts, that makes black a safer choice for your interview.
When it comes to men's attire for consulting interviews, there are a few accessories that are sometimes asked about. In particular, candidates wonder if they should wear cufflinks, a pocket square, or a watch. Let's cover each one in order. First, cufflinks are fine to wear, but we'd gently suggest that you don't. As long as they are subtle and not distracting, cufflinks are fine. But in our experience, most consultants do not wear cufflinks, so wearing them yourself won't impress anyone.
Plus, you're more likely to make a mistake with cufflinks, than you are to stand-out with them in a positive way. Second, pocket squares are similar because they will probably only be noticed if they are distracting or out of place. We'd suggest that you do not wear a pocket square to your consulting interviews. Third, is your watch. A fashionable analog watch can be a nice accessory for your interviews, particularly if you intend to actually use it to track the time.
If you do decide to wear a watch, go for metallic colours like silver or gold, but avoid anything cheap-looking e. When preparing for a consulting interview, women have a wider variety of options than men do. To help you filter through the options, we've outlined a few guidelines that will help you dress the part. Let's begin with suits and blazers. One of the key pieces of your consulting interview outfit is a skirt suit, trouser suit also called a pantsuit , or a blazer.
In other words, you should choose an outfit that includes a jacket of some kind. If you don't want to wear a full suit, a good alternative is to wear a dark knee-length skirt, with a complementary solid-coloured blouse, and a jacket.
This outfit provides a similar level of professionalism as a skirt suit, but it may be more comfortable for you.
When selecting a suit or jacket, one of the key questions you should consider is the colour of the material. For women, black, grey, and navy blue are all great choices. It's also important for the design of the fabric to be simple, and you should avoid anything with "loud" patterns. You may be wondering if you can wear a formal dress to your interview. For example, a professional-looking black dress is a common choice in corporate environments.
Depending on the firm you're applying to, this could be appropriate. However, the safest choice for a consulting interview is to always wear an outfit that includes a jacket. In most cases, you will need a blouse or button-up to go with your outfit. They are not only hired to provide solutions to business problems but also to promote the brand of their management consulting firm.
Below are three factors they consider on what clothes to put on. Management consulting firms have their own rules on what clothes to wear.
Some require their employees to wear suit for five working days while some implement the business casual policy on Fridays. Some companies do not have specific rules, but will let the consultants choose what they believe is most appropriate. Since they represent the company, they must project a professional image through their clothes, shoes, accessories and even scent. It would be too sloppy to show up in a meeting with the CEO or top management with jeans and polo-shirt on.
Actually, this just does not happen in the real consulting world. You can always ask a female office manager, if there is one. She will undoubtedly appreciate where you are coming from and help you out! One more point, it's ok to be yourself. One of the best and most surprising things I found at McKinsey is the culture of being yourself. Be professional, of course, but be yourself! Even the coach composition on PrepLounge shows how management consulting is a profession still heavily skewed towards men Funny and true.
My experience in the large firms shows that this is rapidly changing. There is no "old boys" culture anymore. Comfortable business casual or business formal that aligns with the local country culture and clients. Ask your line manager and team members as they are best placed to advise. I think generally, consulting has become relaxed and formal suits are becoming rare. And with home working here to stay, wardrobe dramas will reduce for sure :.
Could you clarify where exactly where you will be working country? There are some slight nuances across countries for example, Australia is quite "relaxed". That being said, in general you're expected to be in business professional attire. So, darker colors i.
From my colleagues I found out that a business jacket goes a long way towards turning "business casual" into "business professional". Feel free to ask about any specific combos you were thinking of and we can provide advice! For example, there have been posts before from male interviewees regarding ties, jackets, etc.
It usually depends on the client. You could ask your future female colleagues if you are unsure about what to wear. I am glad you asked this question, I asked the same thing to a McK consultant before starting my summer intership. I felt totally lost, guys have it much easier! Furthermore, there is no need for female suits what so ever: with a smart pant, dress or skirt it works well.
So, here is what I and most of my female colleagues purchased when I started working in consulting answers are valid for Europe, but should be not much different from what is true for other areas of the world :. Everything else depends on your local office and clients - you'll figure out what will suit you, but the list above should provide you with a basic wardrobe that is suited for all situations.
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