First of all I would share, I always wear an oxford shirt with a matching or black camisole underneath for any button gapping (espically if you're bustier). You don't want it to button ALL the way, but it should NOT have too much of a V.
It's hard to go wrong with an oxford if you wear a pantsuit. Although I was told a pantsuit is not looking on as favorabley as a skirt in some places, but that's mostly culture, location, adn the age of the admin. But you know what? Tough cookies on that one for me. It gets cold and I can hardly do heels. Also, I could afford only one suit and didn't get a second one until residency interviews.
is a handbag necessary? I feel like it can be a nag to carry...any opinions? And generally what does one put in it? I feel like all I need would be a pen, cash, visa card and water bottle?
It isn't and I may have an earlier post about this but I'll cover.
I liked having a bag for a lot of reasons. One, you can have walking tour shoes, and interview shoes and swap them out. I like a mirror say if something gets in my eye, toothpick/floss cuz lunch, breath mints for same reason, water, a snack (some of the breakfast snacks or lunches leave a lot to be desired), energy drink (tiny bottle kind), eye drops, maybe some tylenol or advil for headache or feet walking around, I had cold medicine just cuz, and sure enough ended up needing it! smartphone and charger! I like putting some of the handouts you get in it, my resume.
Just some ideas and what I do.
residency interivews they are more likely to give you gifts like coffee mugs
