Male 🐟: How have you been approaching dress code for virtual interviews? Polo okay or are you wearing a dress shirt?

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Did a black turtle neck for MF PE interviews (landed an offer). Did dress shirt for the first round but the power dynamic felt off / awkward when all the interviewers were in relaxed clothing and I was all preppy

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Silverlake / Vista / KKR TMT / CVC TMT type of fund in Europe

Definitely be more relaxed than a dress shirt. My interviewers have been in polos and shirts. Just look presentable

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Dress shirt. Would you wear a polo to a real interview??

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I made a point to ask the recruiter before meeting team members. Wore a button down but had one MD who was “formal” so I threw on a blazer as well. Doesn’t hurt to ask!

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*Waiting to hear when a polo is ideal outside of golf or tennis*

Patagonia vest over dress shirt

Official communication said choice of business or business casual. To be on the safe side I wore a dress shirt and tie in 1 of 2 of my virtual first round. Interviewer jokingly told me to unbutton my shirt and loosen my tie, which I did in jest. Interviewer 2 of 2 was in a T-shirt, commented favorably that he liked my “relaxed professional” look. 🤷‍♂️ Clearly there is a disconnect between what HR is telegraphing and what interviewers are expecting. Btw, I did not wear a tie in the final round, and ended up getting an offer.

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