šŸ  fam - urgent request for feedback! Have had 3 rounds of interviews all on the phone, firm wants me to meet someone in person before final decision. Partner who will be WFH tomorrow agreed to

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Thanks all! I found a fancy coffee shop in a really nice part of town, called them and they said they have business meetings take place there all the time and the barista would save a table for me if I told him what slot I was looking for. Going to go with suit, no tie. Thanks for all your help!

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Iā€™d hire you just for that due diligence. Best of luck!

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Things happen, itā€™s a bit unusual but i wouldnā€™t get too hung up on it. Iā€™d take it as a good sign. Means youā€™ve cleared all the gates, partner just wants to make sure youā€™re not an idiot with 3 arms.

I would look for a larger lunch spot like a First Watch, McCormickā€™s Deli, etc and propose a lunch meet. That way you can grab a table away from as much hubbub as possible.

Coffee shops can be hit or miss based upon their size.

Panera bread is a good option as well.

Since the Partner is WFH, Iā€™d say biz casual is safe. Safest would be blazer and slacks.

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Iā€™d wear a tie (unless youā€™re in tech). Basically, just demo how youā€™d turn up to a Client meeting.

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Yep, Iā€™d roll with the tie too even in tech. Iā€™ve never once thought, damn this guy is dressed too nice. I donā€™t want him on my team. However, Iā€™ve thought that someone doesnā€™t really care about this job, a number of times based on dress.. people are judgy man..

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I would not go to a park. Too loud/crowded/informal. If coffee place is crowded, the lobby at a nearby hotel is probably your best bet. As a point of reference on location selection, think: ā€˜where would I go to study for an examā€™ not ā€˜where would I go to catch up with an old friendā€™

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Dress up.

Another option is grab coffee then go to a nearby park in case the Starbucks is crowded.

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Good luck - I donā€™t understand why the recruiter would ask you to choose a spot if thatā€™s where the partner lives

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1) yes coffee place.
2) suit no tie

Not saying thatā€™s the only correct route but the above is what iā€™d do in your position. I agree that the approach theyā€™ve taken is slightly weird (they couldā€™ve at least picked the place for you) but seems like now time to just go with the flow and make it happen

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Caveat on 2 (suit no tie) if they wear ties in the office wear one to the interview .

Suggest meeting at their house. Bring a bottle of whisky. Get the job

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Meet somewhere near where he lives and recruiter asked me to choose a place.

1) where do I suggest we meet? Like a coffee place? Starbucks?
2) do I dress up and wear suit/tie for this?

Seems a bit odd to be honest.

Only do Starbucks if itā€™s not a super busy one/time. Otherwise pick a lesser known coffee shop. If you do get there super early so you can make sure to get a good seat for both of you. Otherwise itā€™ll get real awkward. Definitely still wear a suit. He may not be, but heā€™s not interviewing. Oh and knockā€™em dead! Good luck man!!

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