The people. What are the partners like? Are they old school with the long-sleeved white shirts and navy blue suits? Or are they more contemporary and hip? This information will help you guide the vibe that you want to go for. If the firm is young, it's most likely that the partners will be, too.

1. LAWCROSSING
THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF LEGAL JOBS ON EARTH
RESUME MAVEN www.lawcrossing.com 1. 800.973.1177
SPONSORED BY ATTORNEY RESUME
Look the Look: Dressing for Interviews
[By Mary Waldron]
You’ve managed to land the interview for a first-year associate position at O’Melveny & Myers; now you need to look the part. Easy, right? I always
thought so, but there are many people out there who need some job interview fashion advice! Now, I’m not asking you to roll up looking like a Gucci
fashionista, but let me explain some of the guidelines.
What Do You Want From Me? “You Better Shop Around” The interviewer should not notice them—that
is the point. You can still rock the high heels;
Think about the type of firm that you are The key is to find the nice clothes, but at just test them on a hard surface floor first.
interviewing for. The people. What are the affordable prices. Nordstrom is notorious for You never know what the office is going to
partners like? Are they old school with the having higher-end clothing and accessories, be like. And God knows you do not want your
long-sleeved white shirts and navy blue but let me introduce you to Nordstrom Rack, shoes to make an impression before you
suits? Or are they more contemporary and their clearance store. They have locations all even enter the interviewer’s office. Also, take
hip? This information will help you guide across the US, and they sell all the top brand a glance at how you look walking in them.
the vibe that you want to go for. If the firm names. It’s not like every item in the store Do you really look like you know what you’re
is young, it’s most likely that the partners has been rejected by all mankind; it’s just doing? Or do you look like you’re trying to
will be, too. This case would allow you a that the items got replaced by updated styles keep up a balancing act?
little more freedom in your clothing choices. or a new season came along. Many other
More color and design would probably be clothing companies also have outlet stores “You Better Work It”
appreciated more by a 30-something partner with sale items, you just need to do your
rather than a 70-something partner who has research, and it will be o-k. Not to go all RuPaul, but seriously, you
been in the business for 30-plus years. Of need to be as cool as your clothes are...or
In addition, don’t forget about other stores
course, there are always exceptions, but stay else you may be found out! Take the time to
that are dedicated to these discounted
true to your instinct on this one. Remember, really think about what you want to wear to
fashions, like Ross, Marshalls, and T.J.
they are potentially hiring you. They need the interview. Imagine yourself wearing the
Maxx. Every time I walk into a Ross, I think,
and want you to walk, talk, and look like their clothes, and walking through the door in the
“My goodness, anyone can walk in here and
firm’s image. clothes. I know this sounds nuts, but this
buy a dressy, brand-name outfit for less
sort of prep can help with your confidence.
than $50.00.” Amazing. And if you look hard
Please Don’t Raid Your Father’s Closet If you love what you are wearing, and you
enough, you can even make it in closer to
“own” the look, the interviewer will sense
$30.00. DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein...
Your clothes should represent you—to some this self-assurance. And trust me, that’s not
they’re all there; just take the time to look.
degree. Yes, the early ‘90s Bugs Bunny tie a bad thing.
is your favorite, but your potential boss
They Are Not Looking to Form a Stomp
will probably overlook your dedication to On the Net
Squad
uniqueness and call you a dweeb after you’ve
stepped outside the door. Look, if you truly O’Melveny & Myers
This one is more for the ladies, but I’ve seen
love wearing plaid sweater vests and tight www.omm.com/webcode/navigate.
a couple men manage to screw this one
corduroy pants, and you are not indie, please asp?nodehandle=519
up. Don’t ask. Shoes, people, are made for
take a walk into Macy’s and find someone walking, not stomping. Say it with me! Always
who can help before your big interview. “But Gucci
choose a shoe that is comfy, yet dressy
I’m still paying off law school. I can’t afford www.gucci.com
enough for an interview—not clunky. Not the
a whole new wardrobe now!” you say. I am shoes you wore partying at Light in Vegas
a bargain-shopping female; allow me to Nordstrom Rack
last weekend. Think church, or better yet,
help. Many people are under this strange about.nordstrom.com/ourstores/rackstores
a funeral. Would you prance into Grandma
preconceived notion that classy, sharp- June’s funeral in your six-inch, white patent
looking outfits cost an arm and a leg. Not leather platforms? Ok, now I’m just getting
true, I say. ridiculous, but you get my point.
PAGE