The Necessities of a Good Interview Bag:
- Size matters. It has to be big enough to contain your notebook or portfolio, perhaps a bottle of water, and maybe even a change of shoes if you’re walking to your interview.
- Make sure it’s easy in, easy out. The last thing you want to be doing is digging through your bag looking for a pen while you’re introducing yourself.
- It should say something about you and your style. Make it clean and crisp and classic to show you know how to put together a stellar outfit for your interview.
Here they are, our recommendations for the best interview bags in multiple price points:
- $500+If you really want to impress, go with the class Coach leather. But we recommend grabbing it in a color that speaks to your personality like the beautiful emerald green below. It comes in red, brown, and grey. Pick it up for $598 at Coach.com.
- $250-500
We love the simple, clean lines of the shape of Kate Spade’s Bon Shopper. This patent leather version is gorgeous. Sure, it’s black. But the patent finish makes it special. And if you’re feeling really daring, grab the purple. Check it out here at KateSpade.com for $258.
- $100-200
We love Lo & Sons and their Savoy bag. It’s simple, classic, and easy to slip a portfolio into. Sure, you can buy it in black. But think about chocolate or even red. At $175, it’s a fantastic utilitarian bag for an interview in any industry or company. Click here to check it out!
- Under $100. We love this black stunning shopper from Vera Wang’s line for Kohl’s. Normally priced at $99, it’s on sale for $69.30 at Kohls.com.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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