<p>Interview for Harvard is approaching. I will be going to the Harvard Club for the meeting...and I have a few questions:</p>
<p>(1) Bring a resume? a transcript? If yes, should these be presented to the interviewers at the beginning of the interview, or at the end?</p>
<p>(2) Appropriate attire? Email said no jeans, but does this imply that very formal dress is suggested?</p>
<p>(3) How does the interview start off? I'm nervous about the initial greeting...do they just start blasting off questions? I'm sure thats a no, but this is my first interview. </p>
<p>Though CC has many many posts already on the subject of interviews, I feel that my case is a bit different because I am not meeting on campus, nor in an alums home or a starbucks/public place. It's at the "Harvard Club," and so I don't really know what to expect. </p>
<p>Thank you for any help you can give,
or just for reading this post.
I hope I don't sound paranoid, and just justifiably concerned...</p>
<p>Are you going to the New York Harvard Club? I've never been inside, not being an alum, but I know some people who were pretty high up...suffice to say that the club is very opulent and has an old money feel, from what I've heard and seen from the outside. It's similar to a fancy hotel with a health club, hotel rooms for club members, etc. The other Harvard Clubs aren't as extravagant, but I would assume it's the same idea.</p>
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<li><p>Bring your resume/transcript/anything else you think the interviewer might want. If the interviewer doesn't ask for the resume at the beginning, I'd suggest offering it. It saves him/her the trouble of scribbling everything down. No need to offer the transcript because Harvard interviewers aren't supposed to use it, but why not bring it along anyway.</p></li>
<li><p>Are you a guy or a girl? If you're a guy, wear a tie at least, jacket probably optional. The club dress code is business casual.</p></li>
<li><p>I doubt it, it's more likely that they'll be friendly. Good luck, have fun!</p></li>
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<p>Yes, I will be interviewing at the New York Harvard Club....and, um, I'm female, just in case that matters to any future individuals offering advice. </p>
<p>I've had an interview before and it was quite easy for me to talk but then again I talk a lot. He didn't really pressure me or have that presence that made me feel uncomfortable. Just be prepared to talk about you, which remember -- should be easy!</p>
<p>Males would want to wear slacks, a collared shirt, and a sports jacket or a blazer, a tie is optional but preferred in my personal taste. From what my friends wear, the girl's equivalent would be heels or flats, a blouse, and a skirt or slacks.</p>
<p>I wouldn't describe Harvard Club as exactly opulent, but it's almost like a cartoon of Harvard. Comfy leather chairs and sofas, lots of red carpet and red walls, lots of wood panelling, too many dead animals on the walls. </p>
<p>I tend to wear a blazer, nice pants and some sort of plain blouse. It could be a step up from scoopneck t-shirt but often isn't. Twin-sets work for me too. But I'm 50. I'd wear the younger equivalent. BTW Jackets are required for men, but ties are required only in the dining room. </p>
<p>I'd bring the resume and transcript and ask the interviewer if they'd like to see them shortly after introductions. My son was also asked to bring SAT scores.</p>
<p>Interviewers are usually pretty good at making students feel comfortable. Be prepared to tell them about your favorite subjects and ECs at school, why Harvard, possible majors, what you do for fun. That sort of thing.</p>
<p>Here's a link to a couple of pages of ideas from Ann Taylor Loft. My daughter scoffed the first time we walked in, but I've noticed she's worn her selections to more than one interview. Ann</a> Taylor LOFT : Work Your Way</p>
<p>Skip the off the shoulder item. Some of the suits are a bit over the top, however, everyone needs a suit sooner or later, so you might consider the investment. The conservative sweater/pants combinations are perfectly fine.</p>
<p>My interview is this Saturday. Could anyone offer any specific questions they asked that were tough? Basically anything I should be prepared for.</p>