MBAtLast wrote:
Hi Clomps- I currently live in Chicago and I would recommend you make an executive decision closer to the date. So far we've had practically no snow (we've been breaking records) and the weather has been crazy warm, as far as Chicago weather is concerned. That being said, though, a few days ago it was in the 40s and next week it's supposed to drop down in the single digits, and half the time the weathermen are wrong, anyway. Weather can be all over the place. And if there's no wind- and the wind hasn't been too bad yet this year- you'll barely notice anything (unless you're coming from Cali). If there is a big snow, you can be assured that most sidewalks will be shoveled and salted well.
That being said, if you're still uncomfortable, you could always wear pants and good winter shoes to kellogg, then jump into a bathroom there and change. Having already visited, they have a closet in the admissions office for applicants to put coats and stuff, so you can stash your bag there, do the interview, and then change again on your way out.
Thanks, I actually had my interview on Friday.
I wore my skirt suit with tights and heeled boots and no one ever gave me a dirty look, haha. I spent a few days in Chicago, and honestly, it seems that most of the women, even if they are dressed in conservatively, wear FLAT boots to work. I guess it just comes with the territory of living in such a chilly and pedestrian-heavy city.
I left on Monday...and wow it was COLD! But all the other days were fine...especially Saturday (I think it was) when it got to almost 50 degrees.
But moral of the story: If you're a female candidate who is interviewing in the winter, nice-looking heeled boots + tights are totally fine.
Wow! This discussion is so refreshing. From the usual 'my status shows submitted' and 'when are the invites coming'.