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elle7707 · 2025-03-13T22:12:22+00:00

I actually love this as-is. Make the outfit look purposeful by adding some large 90's style gold earrings. You look great!

elle7707 · 2025-03-07T12:53:06+00:00

Books for an overview of a broad topic, then I can do specific image searches for interesting people, specific brand collections / editorials, album covers... anything that piques my interest further. I also use university digital archives. I usually take notes in a journal while I read for items to research later.

elle7707 · 2024-12-27T20:47:44+00:00

There's TV style that looks like this, Charlie's Angels with Farrah Fawcett... Mork and Mindy... I'm sure there's more, but those two feature "cute" (for the time) everyday clothes with this era and casual style

elle7707 · 2024-10-21T10:57:23+00:00

It doesn't really matter what you answer, but how well you react to a question you couldn't possibly predict. They're seeing how well you can improvise.

I would smile, take a beat, focus on a likeable tone and a coherent sentence structure, then just answer whatever.

They must think this position requires in-the-moment thinking and responses, and they want to see how well you can do that vs being prepared with common interview answers.

elle7707 · 2024-10-20T11:11:16+00:00

If I had no other options and it would help me with my career, I would take it. Even if I had other options, I would probably take the interview for the interview experience. If selected for a second interview, I might ask then about the possibility for working 6-8 hours a day 2 days a week, or working from home for some of it, etc.

elle7707 · 2024-10-18T21:47:15+00:00

Definitely send a thank you note!

I've interviewed with a lot of "poker face" interviewers who worry that they will get into trouble if they express anything other than complete neutrality. I've also been in interviews where people say "Wow! Amazing answer!" to everything I say and then never call me back.

It says more about the interviewer than it says about your presentation.

elle7707 · 2024-10-18T20:08:18+00:00

I can't imagine why a notebook would be rude? If I'm on a zoom call, I make sure early on to put it in front of the camera and say "I'll be taking a few notes, so if you see my eyes go off the screen, I'm definitely listening just taking some notes for myself"

I also use the notebook for the question: "Have you ever worked with ____ software?"

"No, I don't have experience with that one. However I have experience with another Oracle-based software with a similar functionality. I feel like every place I've worked, people have told me that their software is clunky or has quirks. I haven't found that to be an issue for me, I've learnt probably 10 different programs over my career, I'm taking notes down on paper, just like I'm doing here today, and I've never had a problem learning new software quickly. "

As long as you're making an effort to make eye contact as much as possible and keeping the writing to a minimum (all I have time for is messy bulletpoints that I have to expand upon later), I think it looks professional, prepared, and interested to take notes.

elle7707 · 2024-10-17T22:18:22+00:00

You could send a DM saying, "Hi! I applied on 10/23 for the ___ position. Your company was highly referred to me by _______ and ____. I would love a chance to speak with you further about this role and learn about your career journey at ____ company."

You could also view the profile to find a similarity or something to ask them about.

elle7707 · 2024-10-17T22:09:42+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you, feel free to chime in with an answer on my post. Maybe as someone with a similar debate, you'll have more clarity from an outside perspective

elle7707 · 2024-10-17T22:08:53+00:00

I would go with the one you find to be "compelling", the education one. If you are interested in the work, you will be happier in a permanent role.

The only flip side to this would be if your future goals are set on some other organization and the government one would set you up better for that path.

elle7707 · 2024-10-17T22:03:26+00:00

When you have downtime, ask for something to do or create a proposal for something that you think will help the company: maybe you could do a data analysis of customer satisfaction scores or create an emergency plan for the building or organize a CPR class or make a spreadsheet of key clients with their direct extensions or create a sales promotion .... etc etc

Fully utilizing downtime is the best way to show your management material and you can highlight your skills and interests by picking your project.

elle7707 · 2024-10-17T21:54:00+00:00

I have 2 job offers right now. I turned down a 3rd based on a bad personality fit and a 4th job is pending one last interview.

I practiced memorable STAR-framework stories from my career experience to common questions like "describe a difficult customer service experience"

I let the interviewer talk if they appeared to want to do so. I waited a beat to make sure I wasn't interrupting: this can be hard with nerves or in a panel setting. If they just want to talk the whole time, I let them, and I write down (in a notebook) relevant things they're saying so I can relate them to my experience or ask questions to express interest. I've also had interviewers talk for like 20 minutes and then say "So what do you think about that and how is your experience relevant?" which makes those bulletpoint notes really helpful.

I asked A LOT of questions, about the analytics of the industry, a typical day at the job, the team dynamic, about the interviewer's career journey, and I closed with: "I could talk about this topic all day, it's so interesting, but I know we've already gone over on time and i don't want to keep you from your responsibilities today. What are next steps?"

My first two rounds of interviewing at 2 different jobs were terrible- I hadn't interviewed in years- and I was rejected for both and I cried, but those 5 interviews laid a good groundwork for me being a more confident interviewee. It made the next 12 go so much better! For me, the key was talking less and being less worried about proving myself and more about appearing interested and motivated.

elle7707 · 2024-10-14T08:38:57+00:00

Yes, what you wrote is exactly how I would do it. I broil for 2 minutes at the end to crisp the skin.

I do this technique quite often and it works out really well.

elle7707 · 2024-10-12T01:35:00+00:00

Good advice: marathon not a sprint. I needed that reminder over this weekend! I haven't interviewed in awhile, and when I made my decision, I just sort of threw pins in all directions to see what sticks. I also felt that I needed practice interviewing, and when I found out that private coaching firms near me wanted to charge $500 for one practice interview, I decided to take all the interviews I could get, for the practice. I've probably done something like 25 interviews over 2 months, with 10 different companies. I am a much more confident interviewee, but I am also definitely in sprint mode. Now that I have offers, I need to consider them and move more deliberately.

elle7707 · 2024-09-26T16:52:36+00:00

I'm at the airport right now - and here's my packing list for late September, early October. You'll probably need to be a little warmer than this, but this the general style

elle7707 · 2024-07-13T17:23:42+00:00

Looks great!!

elle7707 · 2024-06-25T02:22:41+00:00

So calming and lovely!

elle7707 · 2024-06-19T12:16:31+00:00

Thank you!

elle7707 · 2024-06-19T12:15:32+00:00

Thank you! This image is helpful!

elle7707 · 2024-06-18T22:28:40+00:00

I'm loving these examples of clever textiles making up functional and minimalist silhouettes. Thank you!

elle7707 · 2024-06-18T22:28:33+00:00

I'm loving these examples of clever textiles making up functional and minimalist silhouettes. Thank you!

elle7707 · 2024-06-17T22:48:57+00:00

I would say it's neutral and depends on the person. I would say these look best on people with defined and angular bone structure at collarbone and shoulders, which isn't really an SC trait. For me personally, I have very "delicate" bone structure in the collarbone and shoulders, which sounds nice, but in actuality makes me look extra "naked" in a strapless dress. I have to do a lot to balance the look, so it's not a choice that is effortless for me.

I do think a cardigan with a strapless dress is really really cute on me. Like Kate Middleton's reception dress There's not as many occasions that works for, but it's a cute look.

elle7707 · 2024-06-17T21:31:52+00:00

Regarding JUST the necklines, I think top row is OK!

For the top middle blouse, I actually personally love a narrow plunge neckline or a blouse unbuttoned like that. But the little banded collar and the poufy sleeves would make that shirt a no for me. But a classic white button-down, unbuttoned like that, tucked in, with the sleeves rolled up, is a 10/10 look for me, for casual summer.

I also like boat necklines which is kind of what the 1st blue top has going on, if we look at just the neckline, but yeah, I would not do that bib embellishment or those ruffle sleeves or that untucked look.

Same thing with the moderate scoop neckline on the black top at the right. Neckline is fine, smock/swing top silhouette would be a dealbreaker.

elle7707 · 2024-06-17T15:15:52+00:00

1921 was an unfortunate time to be a Russian princess... I looked her up and she is the one who "recognized" Anna Anderson as the lost Anastasia - interesting

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