What to wear to a remote job interview

Natasha JeshaniNews

When going to a job interview, first impressions really count.  Now that a lot of interviews are going remote, many are forgetting that you are still about to make a first impression, and your appearance counts. Dress with confidence and style; be polished and professional. Here are some tips for you: Find out what the dress code is Ask what the dress code is when setting up the job interview.  This will give you a hint on what they are expecting, and also give you a glimpse of their culture too! Be conservative with what you choose If the job interview is at a formal office, dress the way you would on your first day, unless told otherwise. If it is a casual office, and jeans and t-shirts are worn, you should still do a more business variation of this to look put together and like you put in effort for the interview. Wear clothes that fit Don’t wear clothes that are too tight or too loose to the job interview. Both are inappropriate and will make you look less put together. Wear clean clothes Even over zoom, we can tell when your clothes are dirty, and it gives off …

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What Should You Do After a Job Interview?

Natasha JeshaniNews

Searching for a new job or career is often a full-time job in and of itself.  Many people find looking for a job stressful and demanding.  Getting the opportunity to interview with a company is great! However, knowing what to do after, is often unclear. Here are a few suggestions from the recruiters at Career Contacts for things you can do following a job interview: At the end of a job interview, ask what the next step in the interview process will be as you shake hands with the person who is interviewing you. Take the business card of the person that interviewed you for future communication. Following the job interview, think about how you did and how you could improve in the future. This is an opportunity to learn from how you can answer questions better, as well  as figure out questions you may ask at a second interview. Think about the job, and the company as a whole, and decide if you want to work there. You are best to take a job you want, rather than just any job offered. Make notes during the job interview in a notebook. This will help you remember any important points. …