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What "stuff" do new employees need? |
| Message Name: |
Adapt your clothing to each situation |
| Date Posted: |
01/08/2006 |
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I just accepted an Associate position at McKinsey and am starting to think about the things I'll need to purchase in advance of my start date. From what I've read, electronics (laptop, cell phone, pda) are provided, so I needn't worry about them, correct? This leaves clothing, luggage...anything else I'm forgetting?
Clothing: During my interviews, McK employees I met dressed surprisingly informally--nice pants, shirts, sometimes ties, no jackets--what I'd call business casual. I'm guessing this is NOT the norm for client site apparel, but more casual fare adopted for interviews and (maybe) in-office Fridays. Is this true? What would those with McK experience advise in terms of suits: colors, styles, brands? Anything different for or specific to women (e.g. skirts vs. pants)? With how many suits should I start?
Luggage: I imagine sticking to carry-on luggage would be a significant time/hassle saver. And, I probably need a garment bag type to haul suits with minimal wrinkling. Are those rolling garment bags I've seen small enough to be carry on? Any specific types/brands that are particularly durable, convenient, storage efficient?
Thanks in advance for your responses, which I anticipate will be very helpful, just like most on this board! |
| Message: |
At the client's, dress like the client (I mean the person who commissioned the engagement) you are serving, adapting for gender, of course.
In the office, dress like the people in the role (EM, AP, principal, director) you wish to attain befor leaving the firm.
Like the Office Manager of Toronto once said, "we are very much into show business, too". keep that in mind.
And keep your sense of humour all along the way!
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