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I have a job interview on Monday!

After more than a year of unemployment I will be interviewed -yes you guessed it- via Zoom. I NEED this job but I don't want to come off as desperate. Any advice on how to ace an online interview?

by Anonymousreply 76October 27, 2020 9:36 PM

Should I mentioned I spend time on the data lounge? Should I mention Vivian Vance? Should I say xxxx owns this interview?

by Anonymousreply 1September 26, 2020 2:37 AM

Congrats, anon and fren.

by Anonymousreply 2September 26, 2020 2:37 AM

Should I mention * LOL Luckily my interview is NOT in English

by Anonymousreply 3September 26, 2020 2:38 AM

Excellent. Test the visuals before the interview. You could look at Room Rater videos on Twitter and look at their ratings to improve your set-up, background, accessories, camera angle, etc.

by Anonymousreply 4September 26, 2020 2:39 AM

thank you R2. I have to confess I am desperate but I don't want to come off as desperate

by Anonymousreply 5September 26, 2020 2:39 AM

Congratulations and good luck. Just don't let all the time you've spent on DL convince you that presenting hole during the interview would be a good idea.

by Anonymousreply 6September 26, 2020 2:39 AM

Great idea, R4. Didn't know about that. I already scheduled a trial run with a friend so he can help me set up the proper space and lighting for the interview.

by Anonymousreply 7September 26, 2020 2:40 AM

Here's Room Rater's feed:

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by Anonymousreply 8September 26, 2020 2:41 AM

I already stalked one of the interviewers and I'm tempted to present hole R6

by Anonymousreply 9September 26, 2020 2:41 AM

Thank you R8, you're a treasure

by Anonymousreply 10September 26, 2020 2:42 AM

Definitely test the lighting and visuals as r4 suggests. If you can do a rehearsal with a friend that can really help. They can feedback on how you look and run through interview questions with you.

Arrange post it notes with prompts or facts posted at eye line, you may not need them but it can boost confidence.

Dress smartly even though you’re at home.

Make sure you have a couple of questions for them at the end.

Good luck!

I have an interview on Tuesday.

by Anonymousreply 11September 26, 2020 2:43 AM

Good luck to you to R11! These kind of interviews really test your nerves. I'd much rather meet in person.

by Anonymousreply 12September 26, 2020 2:45 AM

I mean "too", R11. sorry lol.

by Anonymousreply 13September 26, 2020 2:46 AM

Good luck and hope you get the job OP!!

by Anonymousreply 14September 26, 2020 2:49 AM

R12/OP I’ve actually had a couple over the last month. One I hadn’t prepared enough so an opening curveball question caught me off guard and I performed poorly. The second I was very relaxed (perhaps too much so) it seemed to go really well so I was surprised and pissed off not to go through to the next stage.

The positive thing to remember is you’re actually getting the interview - will be rooting for you!

by Anonymousreply 15September 26, 2020 2:50 AM

Dress up like you're being interviewed in person just in case they are you to stand up and walk around.

by Anonymousreply 16September 26, 2020 2:52 AM

^^^ they are = they ask

by Anonymousreply 17September 26, 2020 2:53 AM

R17 can you imagine if you ask me to walk around? that would be hilarious ! but good advice nonetheless

by Anonymousreply 18September 26, 2020 2:58 AM

YES R15, I was actually so surprised they called me. I thought my days were over.

by Anonymousreply 19September 26, 2020 2:59 AM

[quote]can you imagine if you ask me to walk around?

Is it a job interview or preliminaries for the Miss America pageant?

by Anonymousreply 20September 26, 2020 3:00 AM

At the end of the interview let them know you need 24 hours to determine if you are still interested and that you will get back to them.

by Anonymousreply 21September 26, 2020 3:01 AM

R20 You never know! I have just the trousers for it!

by Anonymousreply 22September 26, 2020 3:02 AM

OP, are you a young or an old? Are you a fat? Are you a plastic surgery?

by Anonymousreply 23September 26, 2020 3:03 AM

a YEAR? seriously?

by Anonymousreply 24September 26, 2020 3:04 AM

You never know! He’s a masked vigilante.

by Anonymousreply 25September 26, 2020 3:07 AM

Whatever you do, DON'T have your hair in curlers and be sure and put some lipstick on to pretty up your lips.

by Anonymousreply 26September 26, 2020 3:10 AM

R26 We regret to inform you that the job you were applying for...…...

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by Anonymousreply 27September 26, 2020 3:14 AM

I'm 36. I come from money so I don't really need to work-but I do enjoy it and I get easily depressed if I am not working. I have gained weight during quarantine but I'm not obese. My face is rounder, though. I am good at what I do. I have worked all around the world and I'm at the "top of my game". This is my first interview in a year because everyone thought I wasn't interested in working. I was lucky enough a friend recommended me.

by Anonymousreply 28September 26, 2020 3:15 AM

I will put lipstick around my puckered ass-hole R26

by Anonymousreply 29September 26, 2020 3:17 AM

Put on your best Tina Louise/Ginger costume and they can't help but be impressed.

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by Anonymousreply 30September 26, 2020 3:22 AM

If you resemble this, keep the shirt OFF!

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by Anonymousreply 31September 26, 2020 3:27 AM

your reference went in over my head R30, I'm too young

by Anonymousreply 32September 26, 2020 3:27 AM

My tits are that size, but pure fat R31. They are hairy though. Does that make a difference?

by Anonymousreply 33September 26, 2020 3:28 AM

Click on the Zoom link ten minutes early -they'll see you in the waiting room and know that you are the kind of person who is at work on time.

Have a pad and pen handy. Write down the names of the interviewers/panel, and note key words of the questions asked so you can make sure to reply to all aspects of the questions.

On the same pad, have a few questions about the job and the company to ask at the end. Let them see you flipping back through your notes to the questions that you clearly prepared before the interview.

Have your phone completely off, pets locked out of the room, and preferably no one in the house. You don't want extraneous noise or someone calling out to you.

Try not to use a virtual background -Better they see a blank wall behind you.

Watch your posture -don't slouch or lean back.

Have .pdf files of your original cover letter, resume, portfolio, etc. available on your desktop to drop into the chat if they ask about them, or someone says they didn't see something. Shows you're prepared, and comfortable with using the technology.

When the interview is over, and you have thanked everyone and said goodbye, hit the LEAVE button yourself -don't make them kick you out of the room.

Good luck!

by Anonymousreply 34September 26, 2020 3:29 AM

[quote]I'm 36. I come from money so I don't really need to work.

Come closer to your screen so I can virtually slap you.

by Anonymousreply 35September 26, 2020 3:31 AM

That's awesome advice, R34. Fuck, I need to update my CV.

by Anonymousreply 36September 26, 2020 3:31 AM

too bad for you that's my kink R35

by Anonymousreply 37September 26, 2020 3:32 AM

Present hole

by Anonymousreply 38September 26, 2020 3:34 AM

Will do if they ask R38

by Anonymousreply 39September 26, 2020 3:36 AM

You're a little late to the party with that suggestion, R38. This is DL, after all.

by Anonymousreply 40September 26, 2020 3:36 AM

I'd present hole to the thread but I'm not sure if that would hinder my chances

by Anonymousreply 41September 26, 2020 3:37 AM

Get a ring light if you don’t already have one.

by Anonymousreply 42September 26, 2020 4:00 AM

What's that, R42?

by Anonymousreply 43September 26, 2020 4:00 AM

OP, you are going to be great!

Lighting is very important and make sure that the camera isn't too high and looking down at your forehead. Sit on a pillow if necessary. Do test runs with friends before hand.

Good Luck!

by Anonymousreply 44September 26, 2020 4:06 AM

OP, make sure that you are all set up 20 minutes before the interview w/ your lighting, camera and sound all working. It is bad to be late and make your interviewer wait for you to sort out snafus.

by Anonymousreply 45September 26, 2020 4:09 AM

Be sure to send a follow up email on how you appreciate the opportunity to interview, something positive and short. And how you look forward to being in continued contact or similar phrase. Don't make it a replay of the interview, but do provide additional documents if they were requested.

by Anonymousreply 46September 26, 2020 4:15 AM

Good god. Completely ignore R21's ridiculous advice. OP.

R34's advice is spot on.

Good luck!

by Anonymousreply 47September 26, 2020 4:15 AM

OP, make sure there is no messy clutter seen in your background.

by Anonymousreply 48September 26, 2020 4:16 AM

Can I seat on a dildo, R44?

by Anonymousreply 49September 26, 2020 4:24 AM

All this online stuff is ridiculous. Online job sights, applications, tests, interviews, it's fucking ridiculous. If you (online) resume isn't perfectly written to what the job is for, the software basically just crumples up your digital resume. There's very little human involment with finding the right candidate, which to me is bizarre. But good luck OP, I hope you get the job. Fingers crossed.

by Anonymousreply 50September 26, 2020 4:25 AM

R46, all communication has been via WhatsApp so I guess I'll have to send that "thank you" note through there. But it feels unprofessional !

by Anonymousreply 51September 26, 2020 4:26 AM

I normally would say be yourself, but since this is data lounge and filled with horrible people, be somebody else.

by Anonymousreply 52September 26, 2020 4:27 AM

I know, R50 I hate it. But luckily I don't have to submit a CV or portfolio or anything, someone already recommended me for the job so it might be just a "chemistry" interview-which doesn't mean it's any easier.

by Anonymousreply 53September 26, 2020 4:28 AM

R20 - So they can see how obese you are, you deathfat!

by Anonymousreply 54September 26, 2020 4:34 AM

So I must ask the OP, how is it that you NEED this job, Trollina?

by Anonymousreply 55September 26, 2020 4:41 AM

R55 He gets depressed easily if he's not working.

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by Anonymousreply 56September 26, 2020 5:06 AM

R32 You are not too young. You are UNINFORMED. This won't look good for you!

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by Anonymousreply 57September 26, 2020 5:10 AM

like I said, I feel useless if I don't work. Is that hard to understand?

by Anonymousreply 58September 26, 2020 5:26 AM

R50 that's why I've more or less dropped out of the traditional work force. I can't do the resume/interview game anymore. (It's been a long road).

by Anonymousreply 59September 26, 2020 5:28 AM

Wear pants.

by Anonymousreply 60September 26, 2020 5:48 AM

OP, you don't have to explain yourself to anyone. Focus on what you want and don't get freaked out about this ZOOM interview. Be yourself, even if it means being yourself in crappy lighting, with a cluttered background withfaulty audio and being a few minutes late due to snafus (regardless of what I said up thread).

I think I was 44, 45.

by Anonymousreply 61September 26, 2020 9:11 AM

OP, how did it go?

I’m r11 I had my interview yesterday. Didn’t perform as well as I should, sigh. Hope yours went well!

by Anonymousreply 62September 30, 2020 1:39 AM

Be sure your VERY BEST CAFTAN is sparkling fresh, and ironed!

by Anonymousreply 63September 30, 2020 2:00 AM

[quote]r28 I come from money so I don't really need to work-but I do enjoy it

How nice of you to try to take away income from those who are really struggling.... especially at this time.

#PureClass

by Anonymousreply 64September 30, 2020 2:05 AM

Wear pants, OP.

by Anonymousreply 65September 30, 2020 2:07 AM

[quote]R53 luckily I don't have to submit a CV or portfolio or anything, someone already recommended me for the job so it might be just a "chemistry" interview

So, it’s for an opening in a whorehouse?

by Anonymousreply 66September 30, 2020 2:14 AM

Get a ring light, OP. It's not vain to do this. You have to present yourself well.

by Anonymousreply 67September 30, 2020 2:16 AM

[quote]R58 like I said, I feel useless if I don't work. Is that hard to understand?

You can’t volunteer? Do it full time if you need to in order to feel productive. That’s work, if you take it seriously.

by Anonymousreply 68September 30, 2020 2:18 AM

Put a Marcel wave in your hair!

by Anonymousreply 69September 30, 2020 2:45 AM

Update?

by Anonymousreply 70October 19, 2020 5:37 AM

I'd like to know how it went too please OP? Any good news?

Did the Marcel wave R69 suggested do the trick?

by Anonymousreply 71October 19, 2020 8:40 AM

The OP doesn’t need a job and comes from money.

by Anonymousreply 72October 19, 2020 9:16 AM

Wishing you luck, OP

by Anonymousreply 73October 19, 2020 9:25 AM

OP here-didn't get the job that I talked about originally but I did line up another interview and I got it! (doing my best Valerie Cherish here)

The process was exhausting tho. Interviews with my direct supervisors plus quite a lengthy interview with HR. Then I had to take online psychometric tests that drove me insane.

I start next week! :) Thanks everyone for your support!

by Anonymousreply 74October 27, 2020 9:00 PM

R72 I realize I sounded like a douche when I said that. lol. Sorry. But since this is anonymous I guess I showed my true colors.

by Anonymousreply 75October 27, 2020 9:02 PM

Congratulations, OP! I'm glad it all worked out for you. ND all the sage advice you got on this thread played a big role in your success.

Or not.

by Anonymousreply 76October 27, 2020 9:36 PM
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