nontraditional
Thank you! That's extremely helpful.
Any advice on what to wear? I'm meeting her at her office and we're going for coffee. I asked in an email yesterday and she said khakis and a button-down would be fine. Do you think that's appropriate just because she said it is? Were it on campus I would definitely go in a suit, but I can imagine a suited man in a coffee shop could look rigid and uncomfortable.
For me, my interviewer said to "casual" is fine, and she came in with track pants and a t-shirt (it was storming outside, she was working from home, and there were meetings before my interview, so I don't blame her at all). I wore a shirt, slacks, and tie, with a sweater over it, and she commented, "Oh wow, you dressed up, it looks nice." and that was it. So it's always better to dress up a little, but don't overdo it.
As for Finwannabe... I am actually tempted to lure him over here and then ban him... haha, ok, I've confessed my dark thoughts