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I just had one recently in the Menlo Park office.. (can't really comment on NY). The Menlo office is fairly laid back- a tie would be overkill- just beige slacks, blue jacket etc would be fine. Let the conversation take it's natural course- and see if you get a long with the guys they are all very genuine and laid back. Good luck man!

 
hockeyI just had one recently in the Menlo Park office.. (can't really comment on NY). The Menlo office is fairly laid back- a tie would be overkill- just beige slacks, blue jacket etc would be fine. Let the conversation take it's natural course- and see if you get a long with the guys they are all very genuine and laid back. Good luck man!

why, oh why would you not wear a tie? doesn't matter how laid back it is, the interview could be on the f*cking beach for all I care, interview = tie, end of story

 
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hockeyI just had one recently in the Menlo Park office.. (can't really comment on NY). The Menlo office is fairly laid back- a tie would be overkill- just beige slacks, blue jacket etc would be fine. Let the conversation take it's natural course- and see if you get a long with the guys they are all very genuine and laid back. Good luck man!

why, oh why would you not wear a tie? doesn't matter how laid back it is, the interview could be on the f*cking beach for all I care, interview = tie, end of story

I totally agree. When I interviewed for my PE internship I wore business casual, but that is because I was instructed by the MD not to be overdressed and he told me what he would be wearing so I just dressed a little better, lol. Honestly, most of the PE guys I have meet are really great guys, but I could imagine that they might not care to interview some junior in college and have him coming in wearing khakis and a polo. To me, if its worth showing up to the interview, its worth putting on a tie at the very least, if not a suit.

I occasionally wear shorts and tshirt and crocs (so do my MDs) but i usually wear a nice dress shirt and nice jeans and dress shoes. comfortable yet presentable.

good luck to you.

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