I had a meeting with a recruiter where he told me strictly casual (jeans) would be just fine - I showed up wearing a jacket, khakis and no tie - he was dressed the same way. I learned from that.I figure go one notch above whatever the guy says.If they say "business casual," I show up in a proper business suit, cufflinks, silk tie and expensive shoes. My attitude is one that I take myself seriously and I respect their enterprise - at least that's the tack I'm going for.Of course, after they hire me, I show up in a jockstrap and a sailor's cap.

how will you know if they wear cufflinks before you arrive or should you do a runner to the bathrooms on arrival and get changed? Don't you carry a spare suit ? Shame on you Ask the headhunter, it's what he's for. He will probably have met the interviewer. Get all the stuff you can.The way I see it, is that no matter how good you are, the idea of the process is to find a bunch of people just like you. Thus you are not competing with the general population, but your peers. You either get the job or not, thus outcome is very sensitive to crap like this.

as a friend once said"the way i see it, given the chance to concentrate on it for 40 plus hours a week, most interview candidates could do the job. so what im really looking for is someone whos 'alright' and I can have a beer with..."

as a friend once said:"the way i see it, given the chance to concentrate on it for 40 plus hours a week, most interview candidates could do the job. so what im really looking for is someone whos 'alright' and I can have a beer with..."This is 100% true. Most people can do the job, but you MUST BE LIKED by the people you work with. IB is incredibly fickle and there are a ton of bright people waiting, not just willing, to take your place.

Quote"the way i see it, given the chance to concentrate on it for 40 plus hours a week, most interview candidates coulddo the job. so what im really looking for is someone whos 'alright' and I can have a beer with..."I agree, but I would also add, do not look to ambiguous (whatever that means) since the guy who hiresyou does not want another person who he has to compete with to move up the corporate wall chart.

Not sure what I was thinking about but funny anyhow. I should have put "too ambitious".

QuoteOriginally posted by: otorneIf the interview was set up by a secretary of some sort and you have her direct phone number or email address, you could contact her and ask about dress codes. However I personally would not bother with any of that : Wear a clean shirt and tie and your best suit. Polish your shoes and bring an umbrella just in case.Also clean the dirt from under your finger nails, and trim that nasal hair!You know who you are.

yes, good thinking ppauper.

don't clean too much though or you might look too `ambiguous' to the recruiter.you want to keep that macho-sweat smell going on.

Quote I agree, but I would also add, do not look to ambiguous (whatever that means) since the guy who hiresyou does not want another person who he has to compete with to move up the corporate wall chart.So, if one has great background on one's resume (such as education from top schools, previous work experiences from top firms, or previous academic experiences from top institutes), then would the interviewer feel threatened by this candidate if he/she were hired? Thereby, rejecting the interviewee by giving made-up reasons for rejections such as not good enough finance knowledge or not good enough communication skills?