Ignore the pink ties in the photo at left and take a look at Michigan Law School Dean of Admissions Sarah Zearfoss’s blog post on what lawyers and law students should wear for a law job interview. She unscientifically surveyed her contacts and adds her own comments as well.
Dean Zearfoss’s overarching point is that at the end of the day you won’t be noticed for your clothes, you will be noticed for your brains.
Or, as I like to point out to some people, you’ll be noticed for something else perhaps equally as compelling as brains to the interviewer – – like unique experience plus competence, competence plus an incredible work ethic or self starter attitude and confidence, entrepreneurial savy, etc.
If you are a lawyer or law student and would like coaching on your job search, including crafting a strategic job search plan, improving your resume and cover letters, informational interviews, networking, preparing for interviews, etc., please contact me.