Interview attire for informal/coffee shop?
I have an interview for BMO Commercial Banking next week, planning to meet up at a Starbucks, its a one on one with the senior commercial account manager for the region. Do I go full suit to something this informal given that its at a starbucks? Its not completely informal as I did go through a screener phone interview (almost completely behavioral) for the position already, so not too sure what to expect other t.
Also any other advice would be appreciated.
Bit about myself:
Graduated in December 2010 with a 3.2 gpa
Passed CFA level 1
Been working in a non-finance account management role with similar responsibilities
I went with business casual so they can tell you got dressed up but so you don't look ridiculously overdressed when just grabbing a coffee. This was for meeting a principal level consultant alumnus for coffee and was completely fine.
I would wear a suit. I went out for coffee with an MD at a BB and he called me out on it. Told me that he won't judge me on it but there's a lot of people in the profession who would, and if you are meeting strangers the worst you would do is look hungry.
Thanks for the advice guys, sounds like I can't go too far wrong either way.
I think the safe bet is suit no tie.
Coffee meeting as part of formal selection process (Originally Posted: 01/04/2014)
I'm having a final round interview soon. However, one of my first-round interviewers just emailed me about having coffee. I'm pretty certain this is part of the selection process. What should I wear (I'm female)? I was thinking a cardigan over a work dress with heels. Would that be too casual? I feel like a blazer would be too formal though. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
Bump!
I usually wear a suit or a dress with a blazer. No cardigan. Seems too receptiony.
Is your first-round interviewer your alumnus?
It's fair to assume that a negative image/impression during your 'coffee session' will negatively impact your candidacy. I'd suggest keep it simple and conservative: white shirt with pencil skirt and heels. You could add on a blazer which you should then take off when you'r having coffee. Or simply a dress and heels. No blazer with that. He/she wants to meet because: 1) He wishes to offer you feedback in an informal setting. 2) As suggested above, if the interviewer is an alumnus it may be to purely aid your candidacy and offer advice for the final round, not to evaluate you or anything. 3) He/she likes you (not in that way) but wishes to address potential red flags/concerns for your final interview/interviewer. 4) He/she wishes to get a better sense of you as a person before he/she can personally stick out their neck for you (more so than usual). 5) He/she likes you. Yes, in that way.
High school student informal interview attire question (Originally Posted: 12/14/2013)
Through some unique circumstance, I am in a position for an interview at a boutique firm in Dallas. A bond's salesman recommended I call one of the workers at the boutique and tell him that I was recommended by him. The "interview" I have hasn't been deemed an interview. Instead, the workers I am talking with are simply suggesting I "come out and meet the team at the office." I have never met these people face to face - only on the phone - and because of this, I figure this is some sort of an informal interview. This is actually a relatively large bank and I am looking forward to possibly having a summer internship on the structuring side of deals. I submitted a resume (great test scores, great class rank/GPA, relevant ECs), and I haven't totally gotten my hopes up yet because I know am a merely a junior in high school, but I want to make the best impression possible.
What should I wear to the "interview," granted that I am a high school student and this hasn't actually been called an interview? It would probably be overly formal for me to walk in wearing a suit. Not to mention, I do not own one. Also consider that the weather when this interview takes place will be about 60 degrees. I am thinking I will wear black slacks, black dress shoes, a white collared shirt, and some sort of neutral tie (where should I go with the tie? I am thinking the skinny grey one I have is off limits). However, this may seem too planned and may come off negatively. I could, alternatively, wear these two outfits: grey pullover, black polo shirt, black slacks, and black dress shoes; grey pullover, black polo shirt, khaki pants, blue Sperry boat shoes. I included pictures of these different outfits, but currently I think I am learning towards the first one I mentioned with a white oxford, tie, and black slacks. I think the way the pics are taken makes the outfits seem more sloppy than they actually are. I really don't know what I should wear and "business casual" is not very helpful.
Please help me!
First off, I commend you for being able to write coherently.
Secondly, be a man in a picture. Hold your head up high and keep your back straight. Buggers can't be choosers.
Thirdly, wear dark colours but not black. Black shoes are superior.
Keep in mind salespeople/traders are usually dressed more informally than bankers in the office. I'd wear pants and a shirt, and maybe a sweater of sorts- but not the one in the pictures. It looks too big and ill-fitting. Wear another professional looking sweater. Ideally in your situation, I'd probably wear a suit without a tie (ie shirt and jacket) but that's just personal preference and probably not what most people would wear in the same situation.
Informal Internship Interview-What to wear? (Originally Posted: 07/11/2012)
Hi, I have an interview for a fall school year internship coming up with a boutique brokerage and advisory firm. The internship is for college credit not pay. The interview is at their office, but the scheduling was very informal, it's more like a meeting to discuss what I would be doing, and hopefully they'll "offer" it to me.
Should I wear a suit for this? I'm not really sure given the informal way it was scheduled and all
Thanks
suit, you're going to their office on a week day.
suit if you want to be taken seriously. my (most people's) opinion: if you are unsure, dress up.
Suit - and don't forget the Dior tie clip, Burberry pocket square, and platinum cufflinks from Tiffany.
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