How vital do you think having perfect teeth is to landing a prestigious entry level job?

Just do Invisalign and whitening, far less $$, I'm sure that will be sufficient and potentially have a major impact for just a couple thousand $$, most orthodontists let you pay over time. There's an express version now that's faster than prior orthodontics. I do think overall, investments in your appearance are always worthwhile.

Nobody cares. Focus on other things.

If you want to improve your teeth for health/look reasons - sure, good idea. But don't do it because of recruiting, it doesn't matter.

You're a dude dealing with old guys. Nobody fucking cares so long as you don't smell or come across as gross.

Spend more time on your personality.

I can attest to Invisalign. Great product, nothing but positive things to say about my experience. Try to go to an actual orthodontist if thats the route you decide on.

Always invest in yourself especially when you have the money to do it . Hygiene, skin care, physical health , mental health and suits are important when you're applying for a competitive job.

if you didn’t attend a tier 1/tier 2 orthodontist and dentist while growing up, you can kiss your chances of top IB goodbye

Some might not understand, but a perfect smile does wonders. It improves your confidence significantly and as a result, has a measurable impact on your ability to network, interview confidently, and speak to an audience etc. Getting braces as a teenager and playing sports to get in shape have done wonders for me. highly recommended.

Go to Japan. You'll be fine.

I was in the same position, but decided it was important and put on a mouth caps. These are not braces, but they helped me. In general, I think that now in order to occupy some important and visible position in the company, it is not necessary to comply with a huge number of social norms and standards, since now is just the time to abandon any "norms". If you do not have a serious need to put braces, but you want to correct the bite, then I can also advise you to make special mouth guards for your teeth. Or, if this also does not suit you, then just take care of your teeth as always, this will be enough. I advise you to read this Dental Waterpik review and perhaps introduce something similar into your care

if I were you, I wouldn't hold on to such a leader who might not hire you because of this

I don’t think it’s that big a deal, but it’s obvious this issue is on your mind and affecting your confidence. So I would fix your teeth just because I think it will improve your mental health, self confidence and overall happiness.

I guess it depends on the type of job that you want to have, but I would say that having a perfect smile isn't mandatory.

gotta get the pearly whites 

go see a cosmetic dentist to get the chips fixed if you're uncomfortable abt it. I'm a girl and i've gotten other cosmetic things done and it helped my self confidence a lot and it shows (ie. can speak more confidently in interviews, more outgoing, not afraid to meet new ppl etc.)