What do you wear to meetings during your search?

by a searcher from University of California, Los Angeles - UCLA Anderson School of Management

4 years ago

I've been thinking about the pros and cons of various styles of dress when it comes to meeting with potential sellers.  What has been everyone's experience?  Does it vary with the size and industry of the business?  More conservative business suits, or something with a little more casual flash? Are people still wearing ties? (I spent too long in Silicon Valley, clearly!).  Thanks!

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searcher from Texas A&M University

You can't go wrong with business casual.

2 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from University of California, Los Angeles - UCLA Anderson School of Management

Thanks for the replies, everyone! Adapting to the situation has been my approach, for the reasons everyone has pointed out already. Samer, how has your downshifting strategy played out? I like that idea.

4 years ago | like reply | 1 like

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