What to Wear for a HireVue Interview

Start with the role and the invitation

There is no universal “HireVue outfit.” The platform does not set one dress code for every employer, and a company's photos or social posts are not a candidate policy. Use this order when deciding:

1. Read the invitation. Follow any specific clothing or appearance instruction, and check whether it applies to this video stage.
2. Consider the role and its working context. A client-facing role may give you a different reference point from a laboratory, studio, or technical role, but a job title alone does not establish a formal dress rule.
3. Look for direct context, not assumptions. A role description or official candidate page may help you understand the setting. If it says nothing about clothing, treat that as unknown rather than inventing a policy from employee photographs.
4. Choose something you already own and can wear comfortably. A clean, tidy option that lets you speak and move without distraction is a practical starting point.

For general video-interview preparation, HireVue's candidate tips recommend checking the surroundings and lighting; they are not a dress code shared by every hiring organisation. As a separate, explicitly US-specific example, ALDI US's candidate guidance says to dress as for an in-person interview and place light in front. That guidance applies to ALDI US, not automatically to another employer, country, or role. If instructions remain unclear, use the contact channel in your invitation.

A practical outfit decision guide

Use the situation that actually applies to you. These are flexible starting points, not rankings of what an employer prefers.

“Business casual” and “formal” are context-dependent labels, not precise global standards. Their meaning varies across organisations, roles, and places. You do not need to decide that every finance role requires a suit or every technology role calls for a T-shirt. If the invitation is silent, make a reasonable choice based on the role and the setting you can actually verify.

Check the outfit on camera

A short private camera test can reveal more than a mirror check alone. Use the device and position you expect to use, and adjust one thing at a time. This four-part diagram is a practical self-check, not an employer rule or an appearance score.

Make a short private test on the device you plan to use. Check whether your face is visible, your voice is clear, and your clothing is comfortable when you move. Adjust one thing at a time instead of trying to create a studio setup. You do not need to force eye contact, a particular expression, or a posture that is uncomfortable.

BlackRock, Morgan Stanley and Nike: use context, not guesses

BlackRock

Start with the programme, location, role description, and instructions in your own invitation. A candidate FAQ or a photograph of employees should not be read as a clothing policy unless it states one. Our BlackRock assessment guide covers route context; it does not establish a universal dress code.

Morgan Stanley

Use the specific role and location as your reference, rather than treating every business and office as identical. If the invitation gives no clothing direction, choose a comfortable, tidy option and test it on camera. See the Morgan Stanley candidate-research page for interview research, not a dress rule.

Nike

Searches about Nike may come from applicants to very different roles, including technical positions; do not assume every reader is applying to a store. “Business casual” should be interpreted in the context of the actual job and any instructions you received. You do not need to wear Nike products or avoid another brand.

Keep the setup comfortable and affordable

You can usually begin with clean clothes you already own. A new outfit, expensive label, particular hairstyle or makeup, or a change to glasses is not a prerequisite for making a video recording. Religious clothing, assistive equipment, and a disability-related way of sitting or moving are not flaws to correct for the camera.

Choose a setup in which you can participate comfortably and communicate clearly. If you need an adjustment or an alternative format, contact the employer through its official channel; this article and an independent practice site cannot approve accommodations on an employer's behalf.

Your final on-camera checklist

Before you begin, check these six items:

• I followed any clear clothing instruction for this stage.
• My clothes are tidy and comfortable to speak and move in.
• My face is visible and the background and lighting are workable.
• My position and framing suit my body and any equipment I use.
• A short test confirms that my voice is clear and movement does not create distracting noise.
• I have checked the invitation and device instructions rather than relying on another candidate's settings.

When you want to rehearse, explore video interview practice and choose the company and role that match your invitation. The practice experience is independent preparation; it does not promise to reproduce an employer's exact recording environment.