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Is it a boutique? I assume it is because if its not that's extremely weird.

Since its a boutique (guessing) then I would say that you should treat it as an interview. Come prepared for an interview wrapped in an 'airport test' to see if you chive with the culture. Wear your suit, bring a bag, have a leather portfolio with a resume tucked away but don't jump straight into a 'interview' mode unless it starts to glide that way.

Maybe someone else who has had this happen can chime in.

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I wear a suit all day anyways. So it wouldn't be crazy for me. It'd be throwing on a tie.

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Noted, and yes its for a boutique banking firm.

Assuming compensation comes up, what would be a fair number for a sophomore in banking role in NYC?

 

Expecting a boutique to pay a sophomore this much is ludicrous. I would expect this internship to be unpaid, and I would take it if you have no better offers on the table.

 

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