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You absolutely can get away with jeans and a tshirt at an interview in SV; it's what I usually wear, and (anecdotally) what seems to be the norm. "SV culture" w
by lmartel 12y ago
You absolutely can get away with jeans and a tshirt at an interview in SV; it's what I usually wear, and (anecdotally) what seems to be the norm. "SV culture" weirdness aside, dressed-down interviews for non-client-facing work makes perfect sense to me.
That being said, if someone either isn't aware of the custom or prefers to interview in a suit, it's idiotic to count that against them.
- lazyjones 12y agoIn my only ever job interview in the US, I was told beforehand to dress casually for my visit to their office. I'd expect that kind of preparation to be routine for professional HR people. The attitude displayed by startups seems indicative of their arrogance and overconfidence after being given money for their "great" ideas...