Job search strategy discussion thread

And the interview's done. Seemed to be okay, but I'm not sure if they'll consider me for round 2.

And it's out. I'm not accepted for the job for the meantime 'cause the position may not be a good fit...

So I applied to a few jobs today and one of them selected me to come in for an interview. They want me to dress in business casual attire ut I don't know how cold it'll be that day. I'm not sure what I should do.

Wool underwear.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not.

I wish I know if the building had a place to hang coats.

https://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/12/21/cold-weather-dressing/

A formal looking coat can keep you warm while looking smart, even if they don’t have a place for you to put it a coat can always be hung on the back of a chair.

I don't know if I have any, and if I could afford while and still buy food for the rest of the month, I wouldn't be looking for a job.

Do you know anyone who might be able to lend you one? Also check charity shops around your area, you can get very nice looking clothes for very cheap, I have two coats that new cost over £1000 that I’ve gotten from charity shops for around £100, obviously if money is tight you can’t go for something that expensive but they may have cheaper stuff that’s still formal enough.

The closest thing is a Goodwill in Gaithersburg, which is two cities away from where I am.

Yeah in that case your best bet is going to be to try and borrow one from someone.

I wonder if the winter coat I have now will be acceptable. It's not like I have to wear it during the interview.

If you want to describe it I can make a guess for you, generally you just want something in a dark colour that's preferably woollen.

If your coat is too shabby-looking, remove it in the entryway and drape over your left arm (leaving the right open for handshakes.) If there's a reception area, it's okay to ask the front desk person if there is a place to hang your coat—they know it's winter! If not, casually drape it over the back of the chair (or wherever the interviewer tells you to put your stuff) and don't draw attention to it. Keep the interviewer focused on you and your fitness for the job.

Unless you're going for a job where physical appearance and fashion are top priorities, looking professional and prepared is more important than looking prosperous.

(For, say, a Men's Wearhouse job, you'll want to show that you can rock a really nice suit, and they *will* judge you on your outfit.)

This is the coat I have.◊

I can’t tell lenth from the photo, it doesn’t look bad at all, my only concern is that hood, something with a hood isn’t generally business casual.

A lot probably depends on the kind of job as well.

Well, this is who I would be working for.

edited 11th Feb '18 7:41:11 AM by PhysicalStamina

Question: is it normal for potential employers to check your browser history?

What devise would they have to check? They shouldn’t have access to any of your personal electronics and if you’re not an employee yet you wouldn’t have access to their computers.

I know that some places like to check social media and anywhere with security clearance is going to demand a ton of information, but that’s all I can think of.

Only if said browser is on one of their computers from what I've seen. Though mine have admitted that they've combed through my social media pages before.

There are two reasons why a prospective employer would ask for access to your personal devices or passcodes before making a firm job offer.

1. It's a Secret Test of Character. The correct answer is "No." This shows that you understand cybersecurity basics.

2. They're scammers. The correct answer is "Heck no."

OTOH, doing an online search for your social media and other things about you is considered a perfectly legitimate tactic. If you have posted pictures of yourself drunk, drugged or committing crimes, now would be a good time to take them down.

If there's damaging stuff, you need to drown it out on your Google results. Have all your friends post pictures of you volunteering at soup kitchens, hugging cute kittens, shaking hands with city officials and the like.

edited 14th Feb '18 4:38:35 AM by SKJAM

I just did an interview today for a home based childcare program. They really were impressed my resume and cover letter. I just hope I can get picked.

Best luck!

My application is already confirmed for a research analyst in Singapore. Hopefully I can at least get through with an interview call. Or whatnot.

Best luck! Singapore is a competitive job market, so making it there will be a feather in your cap!