paralegal job interview (1 Viewer)

[circusmind]

I have a job interview for a paralegal position at a small boutique law firm tomorrow. I know the basic drill for a job interview, so I know that generally you wear the same sort of clothes you would expect to be wearing as an employee at that business. Do paralegals wear suits...or should I just go an open-necked business shirt and pants?

 

[Frigid]

i think, as a general rule, dress up for an interview (tie, jacket and leather folio), no matter the actual dress policy of the place.

 

[melsc]

agreed with Frigid, you can always suss out the how people dress when you start there. I went for full-suit for interviews but in both places I have worked at it has been black-skirt/pants - business shirt. That said it also depends on the role, I don't deal with clients or go court so I dont need to.

Good luck

 

[Marmalade.]

I think you should focus more on what they might ask you, rather than whether you should wear a tie or not. As long as you're dressed nicely, it's fine.

i think, as a general rule, dress up for an interview (tie, jacket and leather folio), no matter the actual dress policy of the place.

Is carrying a folio not made of animal skin unprofessional?

 

[Frigid]

Is carrying a folio not made of animal skin unprofessional?

you mean one of those cheaper, polyester ones? yeah should be fine (although preference in that case would be black)... i would advise against carrying those Barbie/Star Wars ones though...

 

[piitb]

i dont think its what you wear to the interview that matters, its what your prepared to take off that will land u the job