Interview with a purse company - wear LV?

[cola262]

I have never carried ANY handbag on an interview. Leave it locked in your trunk. Only carry a portfolio or leather folder with your resume and work samples. There is really no need for a handbag at an interview, is there?

ITA, I've never used a handbag, only a portfolio.

 

[Moonstarr]

I would also keep it low-key, just incase it might look negative to them (if they are the competition, etc.).

 

[Glam'n'thegrind]

Update - the interview was this afternoon and after all of your generous advice I remembered that I had a black "business bag" in my closet. It was large enough to hold an unfolded copy of my resume as well as my day to day items (so I only had this one bag). I had done some research on the company and found that their products have been featured in Glamour, Vogue, InStyle, etc. I actually commented to the CEO that I really liked one of the bags that I saw in Glamour and *surprise* he gave it to me.

Thank you all again for you great advice!!

 

[travelbliss]

Congrats.
I hope you get the job.
Thanks for the update, it's nice when people keep us posted after asking for advice!!!!!

 

[cinderella4282]

Sounds like you made quite an impression. Good luck and I hope you get the position!!

 

[LilTiffany]

wow, that was nice of him!
glad to hear it went well - we'll keep our fingers crossed for you!

 

[KaiieCHANEL]

I wouldn't...especially if they are competition for LV! I'd suck up and wear one of their purses!

LOL I agree!!
Good luck!

 

[John 5]

I'd say wear something with no visible monogram ... like the epi line maybe? Good luck btw

ITA.

 

[gelbergirl]

I have never carried ANY handbag on an interview. Leave it locked in your trunk. Only carry a portfolio or leather folder with your resume and work samples. There is really no need for a handbag at an interview, is there?

excellent idea, keep your wallet in your breifcase.
It'll probably confuse them ...good luck.

 

[gelbergirl]

Update - the interview was this afternoon and after all of your generous advice I remembered that I had a black "business bag" in my closet. It was large enough to hold an unfolded copy of my resume as well as my day to day items (so I only had this one bag). I had done some research on the company and found that their products have been featured in Glamour, Vogue, InStyle, etc. I actually commented to the CEO that I really liked one of the bags that I saw in Glamour and *surprise* he gave it to me.

Thank you all again for you great advice!!

Can we see a Pic ?

 

[JennMSU]

wow! he gave you a bag? sweet! i think that it's great that you were familiar w/ their products and commented that you had seen them i magazines. it just shows how interested you are in their products and that you know the industry. best of luck with the job!!!

:okay:

 

[sarah1029]

How nice of him to give you a bag! Hope you get the job

 

[voodoodoll2005]

I have never carried ANY handbag on an interview. Leave it locked in your trunk. Only carry a portfolio or leather folder with your resume and work samples. There is really no need for a handbag at an interview, is there?

Same here. I have a plain leather portfolio from Coach that I've been using since college.