What to wear to VC job interview, VP level
Have an interview for a Sand Hill road firm at neutral ground downtown (coffee shop, lunch, park, etc.) for VP level. It is a first of more conversations to come; it is the introductory chat after someone suggested we get together to see if a partner track role was a fit.
What to wear? I want to fit in because I am a recovering Wall Street guy so don't want to give them the PE vibe.
1) Suit pants, khakis, or nice dark jeans - which one?
2) Button down white shirt - please confirm
3a) If cool enough outside, I am thinking nice sweater
3b) If not cool enough outside, sport coat - yes, or at this point just go plain shirt?
4) Black lace ups shoes, black gamo loafers, tan double monk straps (...it is the bay...) - which one?
Thank you. +SB to anyone who answers.
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Depends on the fund & who you're speaking to, but I'd go untucked button-down with nice jeans / chinos, throw on a vest or casual jacket if it's later in the day. Absolutely would not do a sports coat -- surprisingly hot down there vs. SF
Thanks. Blue shirt / white shirt matter?
Doubt it. I sometimes wore just a t-shirt when I met with GPs, but this was for early-stage associate and they were more often than not ex-operators.
Honestly just ask someone there what attire is like. If it's a well-known firm DM me and I'm happy to as well lol
Go with blue for sure. Def not white shirt or black pants.
Oh ok thanks. Was about to do white. I'll do blue, khakis, and brown shoes.
Polo + Loro Piana casual jacket + jeans
Business casual- blazer with slacks- brown loafers/shoes. Tbh- no one cares just don't wear a full on suit and tie and you'll be good.
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