DS2026 has 2 days to complete his Recorded Summer 2025 Internship Interview for a top Bank for Trading internship.
Son is away on Springbreak, and no, he didn’t pack his new suit/shirt/tie.
Does he need to go purchase shirt/tie/jacket, or can he just get a sweater/shirt?
DH says to just wear his polo shirt and explained that he’s on Springbreak in the recording.
thanks.
Assuming the request for the interview required a rapid response, I think the sweater is fine.
It’s tough to answer because every business is different - and you don’t know how that firm handles things.
But given the industry, I would get a shirt, jacket and tie.
It’s never bad to over dress.
It could be bad to underdress.
But as noted, I’m not sure how you can get a “right answer” to this…someone may have it but you wouldn’t know it since there’s no way to know how the firm dresses, etc.
I would not bring attention to my dress with a mention that I’m off on Spring Break though…but that’s just me. And first impressions count - and he may be fine like in the picture, but he may not be - there’s just no way to know.
Best of luck to him.
Sounds like he has to purchase something regardless? (I would hesitate to do just the polo) If so, maybe a tie and shirt without a jacket would be better than a sweater/shirt? But I defer to those who are at companies that have these hirevue things…
I’m in banking and collared shirt alone would be fine. No matter what he wears, he should wear it with confidence and not offer an excuse. His clothing should not become a discussion point.
Wishing him good luck!
I would think…well groomed with a nice shirt should suffice. So…hair, shaving (if he does this) etc.
I would add it should be a well-pressed shirt. The horror of ironing on spring break! 
Best of luck to your son.
I agree. A full suit used to be standard, and expected. Dress codes have relaxed in the past few years, but I’d still suggest a dress shirt and jacket at a minimum.
How did your son’s interview go?
Fingers crossed and sending good vibes.
Thank you so very much, everyone for your wise input.
But I think it’s a done deal.
Ugh. He said he bombed his recorded interview.
He said he kept tripping over his words (due to lack of practice. He’s decent/good in a person-to-person interview). He ran out of time for 1 question.
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Tough competition, even if he did rock-star the interview.
" …(we have) more than 260,000 applications for our summer internship program in 2023"
Sorry I am sure there are lots and lots of successful bankers who bombed their first interview.
As a humanities undergrad I was entirely stumped when I was asked for my preference between fixed income and equities departments.
He will live and learn.
Asynchronous interviews are so difficult. I’m sure he did better than he feels. Regardless, it is a learning experience so good for him for trying.
Best of luck!
Sorryhe didn’t feel it went well. For future prep, he might want to try some of the simulated positions at theforage.com. There are a few IB simulations.
