Lose the tie in interviews? (UK)
In my banking days recently I interviewed analysts and associates for my group and didn’t see a single person wearing a tie (tech M&A group in London). I was surprised as I thought the rule was you should wear a tie.
Now interview for tech buyside (growth equity) positions and wearing if I should ? To be honest, I feel so much more natural not wearing a tie, and lots of my interviewers are not even wearing a suit. Is it ok to lose the tie ? I’ve never worn a tie to work so it just feels weird. But don’t want to be blacklisted because some old fashion guy thinks I’m not serious. Trying to weight the pros and cons.
Are you saying, "loose" like a sloppy/loose tie? Or are you saying "lose" as in don't wear a tie?
Either way, in my experience, it's always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Can decide on the tie after you start.
Whoops yep I meant lose as in not wear a tie
I would always wear a tie in interviews but that's basically the only time I wear one
Thanks! Any other views for people interviewing with tech groups?
In VC, growth, or any kind of tech/funding scenarios.. no tie.
I haven't seen anyone with a tie in ages. Even the lawyers don't wear one.
Ok!
Same for tech teams at PE funds? Or advice limited to VC / Growth?
Our PE folks wear a tie if they attend certain functions, events, new partnerships, clients, (..).
Other than that.. no tie.
I think this depends on the specific task/day or culture of the firm.
Not all PE staff wear a tie.
i would always wear a tie for in person interviews, but would go for no tie for zoom
haven't worn a tie during interviews since spring weeks
seems more alpha if you don't wear one
Go without and keep one tied in your pocket. Scope the place and decide.
I don't think anyone will judge you for wearing a tie, but someone MIGHT for not.
"First impression is last impression"
Wear the tie at the interview, first day, then toss it in your desk
Had a round of interviews with a PC shop earlier in the year, recruiter highlighted that wearing a tie is a must within all the interview stages. (For LDN);
I still believe it reflects respect in London, especially in the interview stages if not for everyday work. Can't hurt to wear it, no one will judge you for being professional.
London is more formal, but in the US for tech don’t ever wear a tie.
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