September 2009 Weddings
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
s/o Interviews...
I haven't interviewed in a LONG time.... any tips, tricks, and pointers would be highly appreciated right now!
Re: s/o Interviews...
When I interview people, I like to see them take notes and ask questions. By doing both those things, it shows me that they are interested, are taking this seriously, and aren't just going through the motions. You don't have to be scribbling notes the whole time, just jot some things down as they explain the job (I'm usually so nervous in interviews, I wouldn't remember anything if I didn't write it down). I know in this case, you already know a lot about the company, but try to go in there with a couple questions about the job specifically.
Relax, smile, and have fun. GOOD LUCK!
Wear your hair away from your face. There's a weird psychological principle where if you're more open faced they'll be more receptive. It'll also keep you from messing with hair that would fall into your face.
I always wear skirts because they make my posture better.
Re-read your cover letter in case you get questions about it.
Have extra copies of your resume (I always ask the person who I am setting up the interview with how many people I'll be speaking to and bring that many copies).
Bring a Kleenex pack if you're feeling at all congested or runny. There's nothing more distracting than dripping or feeling like you're dripping.
Stand up for something you believe in.
I always wear heels for this reason. I have a supercute, but conservative, pair of slingbacks that have dark metallic accents. Totally work appropriate, but always illicit "cute shoes!" comments. They are my go-to interview shoes.
Similarly, wear something memorable. Yes, you want to go fairly conservative and professional for interviews. But don't be afraid to show your personality with some funky jewelry, a cool scarf, or cute shoes. They learn something about you personally, and give people a visual reminder of you. "you know, the girl with the red scarf." "Oh, yeah, she was good!"
Have questions written that you want to ask them. Remember, you're interviewing THEM as much as they are interviewing you. Ask what kind of team you'd be working on, how you'll be supervised, who you have to report to, etc.
Ditto the spare copies of your resume. Also have a list of your references, if it isn't on your resume already.
One of the toughest questions that always semes to be asked is why you want to leave your current job. Have a PC answer ready that also related to why THIS job is more appealing to you.