If you are interviewing for a big law firm job it is handy to have a suit wardrobe that you can mix and match you multiple days of the interview.

Two suits of different color and color should not be flamboyant and flashy. The woman can have skirt and pants version of each suit.

Several ties which can be coordinated with the formals

At least one suitable pair of formal shoes preferably black.

Suitable accessories including some way to carry necessary documents for example extra version of your resume, transcript, and writing sample.

Follow the Steve jobs way of dressing and cut down the number of things you need to think about before an interview! When you’re not worrying about which shoe match which suit, you can spend that time researching firms and planning your interview approach.

And the most important thing which you must have during the interview is confidence and clarity into your approach.

Interviewing for a Small Firm Job

When it comes to small firm jobs the whole attire depends upon the type and work culture of the office, if the office is informal it is advised to dress down a bit. And to find out the vibe of office that is how formal or informal it is you need to apply your researching skills. You can visit the firm’s website.  There are clues about the culture of the firm from where you can take the idea of presenting yourself.

“Dress down a bit” does not mean that you go for casual, you should be decently dressed and not overdressed.

What to carry in an interview?

You need to bring the copies of your resume, transcript and writing samples.

For men, a simple portfolio will suffice instead of the briefcase.

For women, a decent formal bag will suffice.

And make sure that the things you carry will not be the object of distraction.