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shorts and flipflops
lol... love it...
Not even business casual? Or does this depend on the firm?
Depends on the firm. Never less than business casual.
I was thinking business casual but wanted to see what others would say based on their experience
like the old adage goes, better to overdress than underdress... go in the first day in a suit, and see how things go from there... lol...
If you wear business formal, you can always remove the jacket and tie and convert to b-cazsh easily.
If you're worried about buying suits, I would recommend making sure you've got two to start and when they announce it will be business formal the entire summer, you can get the rest tailored in 24 hours at Men's Wearhouse. Also, despite what Mom says, people won't realize if you wore two suits over five days as long as you keep switching ties and neither suit really stands out. (Don't buy light gray or any odd color like brown, olive, or khaki if you use this strategy.)
Really dude, really??? ? How the hell did you land a SA gig at a BB
Relax son, I was referring to the originator of the thread. I'm pretty sure your competent, quantitatively developed and all that other good shit.
Don't see anything wrong with my question and I certainly think it's appropriate. Like I said, I figured it was business casual but wanted to confirm with others.
JUST CALL HR. Actually, after you call them up, it's pretty likely that the AVP who takes the call will talk to the program director, ask if the firm has mailed out dress code instructions yet, and the director will be like "Oh $%#$, I forgot to send that out. Let's do that now." I'll give you 50:50 odds that within a week after you call, an analyst program-wide email will go out to everyone explaining the dress code for training.
What are you afraid of? Some lady two years older than you in HR thinking you've asked a stupid question (despite the fact that you and the other analysts CLEARLY need to have it answered)? Calling up some bigwig in NYC? Worried that your professional skills have slipped while you're in college mode? Whatever you're afraid of, you can do yourself and all the other analysts a favor that's bigger than the pain of asking the question by simply calling up.
Relax son, I was referring to the originator of the thread. I'm pretty sure your competent, quantitatively developed and all that other good shit.
I was gonna ask that, lol...
it will probably be b-formal, but just ask HR, they will let you know.
Dress for SA training (Originally Posted: 04/22/2007)
What is the dress code for SA training for most BB? Also, any other advice for training?
I know the questions about advice for SA's always seem to quickly turn to what to wear and what not to wear, but some other advice would be interesting too.
Thanks.
your bank will tell you dress code. your training will only be a few days though
For just the training week, would it be suitable to bring along just one suit and wear it all week? This is assuming of course that the dress code will be business formal all week, which it may very well not be.
Dress Code for FT Training (Originally Posted: 02/05/2012)
I will be starting as a FT analyst at a BB regional office this summer. Training will be in NY, and I want to avoid lugging excess clothing to training. Can I get away with taking only one suit to training along with a supply of dress shirts and pants? I remember that SA training was relaxed with only a few times where business professional was required, but I'm not sure if there will be a greater need for a suit during FT training.
Any insight appreciated.
JUST CALL AND ASK. Worst comes to worst, call up the Men's Wearhouse and ask if you can rent a BUSINESS suit (NOT A TUX).
Most people will probably be wearing suits on most days, especially in the beginning. You might be fine if you bring only one suit, but people may notice you are wearing the same one every day. If you need to get it cleaned, you'll also be in a tight spot. I would bring at least two.
bring at least two
^ Each class has somebody like you. The class stinker.
Dress during training (Originally Posted: 06/14/2007)
Maybe a dumb question but...what's the dress code like during training at a typical BB? Is it business formal, or do they treat it more like a college classroom atmosphere where you can dress more relaxed?
abercrombie shorts and flipflops are a must bro.
I suggest that you come to training exactly as you would a normal workday. Business formal (if that is standard dress) Mon-Thu and Business casual on Fri (if that is the norm).
I would not recommend showing up in your college classroom attire.
While my training hasn't started yet, I have been told by HR to come in the first day the same way I would a on a normal day (which is B-Casual for us).
business casual
Suspenders are a must; if you can find some with embroidered bulls and bears, then you'll be in really good shape.
Flashy cufflinks (preferably gold, with large dollar signs) will also let people know that you are awesome at finance.
Hold off on the cane, pocket watch, top hat and monocle for the time being - these are items more typically worn by associates.
Business casual
So for all of you first years about to blow your signon for suits, you can wait until training is over, and use your months or 1.5 months income to buy suits just before you hit your cube.
I would wear a Seersucker suit most of the time just to rub it into the Northerners faces.
You can never go wrong with a clown suit.
Wear a suit, with a polo under your dress shirt, but underneath wear a wifebeater - be prepared for anything in finance.
and was told business formal.
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