Virtual Meetings Discussions

Regular tips and strategies to keep meeting facilitation fresh? I host a lot of meetings every week with my teams and I’d love a way to keep up on new ways to engage people (mostly over zoom). Any great orgs or circles that share this kind of content?

Received an invite for a superday very quickly after applying to Goldman. Recruiter never sent me the zoom password and then the password failed to work so everything started a full 15 minutes late. Interviews went great including a “they’ll definitely be a second round” but then I received the rejection email the next day. Do we think the tech issues played into that significantly or just my interview not stacking up to other candidates?

Today my boss asked me if I was okay, and I just burst into tears. It wasn't even in person either, it was over bloody Slack. Wtf is wrong with me?

How do I deal with a super intense senior associate that is making life difficult? This associate sees no difference between 11 AM and 11 PM, weekend or weekday. They will text me on my personal cell instead of emailing, insist on long zoom calls during which they insist on turning camera on, won’t review anything I send them unless it’s on a zoom call (yes, that is crazy and not the norm at my firm), and is not a good team player (something good? He did it! bad? You did it)! What do I do?

As a staff on the consulting side, does anyone else find it awkward to join a zoom call with the client before the manager/sm joins in?

I had a zoom interview with three partners last Thursday. I thought it went super well, but haven't heard anything yet. Should I follow up with the in-firm recruiter, if so, when? This is for a position in a highly ranked but regional (mountain state) firm. Thanks!

What tools are you using for internal comms besides email - slack, teams, etc?

What is your avg screen time? I’m using at 7-8 hours each day which seems insane but maybe it’s because I use my phone for all the zoom calls?

Friend wants to join consulting for the pay. I don’t believe she has the aptitude or energy for it. We worked together in a much slower industry, and even there she complained of being overworked. I’ve sent her resources to polish up her resume and links for roles but she’s insisting on texting/long phone calls asking silly questions. Today she wants a resume review over zoom! She comes without having done her homework. How do I tell her I’ve given as much as I can? How do I decline referring?

Advice on how to encourage more from a team member that does the bare minimum? They often aren’t very responsive online and a simple task will go on for days with little improvement. This is an individual I’m managing from another consulting firm, so the dynamic is different than your typical team.. so I’m not totally sure if it’s even in my wheelhouse to reprimand when it’s warranted. For weeks now I’ve been picking up the slack. My personality is not to be a hard-ass Manager. Help!

Anyone with a link to the McKinsey new joiners Slack? 🙏

What are some cool activities to do for a team zoom lunch other than just talking?

Idk if its a generational thing but I hate when people at work call my cell unexpectedly. Can’t we just set up a zoom call?

In house lawyers for global companies: do you expect your international travel to rebound - ever? I am at a firm where I practice in government enforcement and investigations, and I always saw myself going in house to do this work and travel abroad frequently. Are those days gone because of zoom?

What are people wearing to zoom interviews these days?

Zoom interview. While sitting in my office. This will be fun.

Hi fishes,

Anyone from IBM tell what is the slack app.
I received mail from IBM to join slack.

Do we still need suits?

Gained that covid weight - now trying to figure out if thats still a thing and I may need to get a new one. I mean it is kind of weird sitting in a home office/spare bedroom on zoom or w.e. in a full suit and tie to me.. What do yall 🐟 think?

Due to pandemic, I cannot attend a conference in-person and will miss the in-person networking that is critical to business development. Brainstorming ways to effectively connect virtually with in-house counsel. What are some ways outside counsel (folks you have never met) could get your attention? For example, if outside counsel sent you a Starbucks credit or an UberEats credit with an invitation for a 15-min coffee Zoom or 30-min lunch/chat n’ chew Zoom - would you accept?

It's hard getting closer to my coworkers over Zoom, but there's no equivalent to going to the bar after work. Is it weird if I invite a coworker to play video games together instead?

i am irrationally angry/annoyed at my job and it’s affecting my personal life.

My bosses expect me to pick up the slack from other coworkers and I am one of the only people on the team who constantly has statutory deadlines year round (both GAAP or IRS driven) so slacking off really isn’t an option.

any tips on how to cope? i don’t want this affecting my romantic relationship

I slept through a zoom call with 20 plus people ( I was on mute and not on video) I didn’t miss anything because there were no follow ups, nothing to decide or agree on and nothing that changed the course on anything.

Looking for referrals for positions at PayPal, Intel, Google, Zoom please ☺️

One of my coworkers has been constantly messaging me on Slack about things that have nothing to do with work. I can't mute him because we work on projects together, so what should I do?

Any resources for finding people to do mock interviews with? Any free slack channels?

I’m curious - how many of you use your personal cell for work integrated apps (Slack, Gmail, etc)? Is there an available company policy that clearly states what control they have over your personal cell data? Have you pushed back and been awarded a work phone? I don’t like the idea of my work having access to my personal cell phone but would appreciate insight if I am over thinking this.

People who change their default skype font/color…. who hurt you

Tomorrow is 1st day at EYGDS.
Have received invite for IT Orientation on webex for 45mins.
Any idea what is it about?
Will it be on Video or audio only would work.

Using neutral zoom background image for interview - yay or nay (for Deloitte peeps, thinking one of the non-Deloitte branded office ones they provide)? My apt is super small and I don’t want to show that during interview

How do you make Zoom meetings more fun and interactive?

Dress code for zoom interviews. I have an interview using Zoom tomorrow with a technology unicorn. What do I wear. This is for a program manager role. Will a polo 👕 do or I need a dress shirt 👔

Zoom interview w fintech startup for Director role… what to wear for top? 👩🐠

From the economist:

Word of the week: corporate wokeism (noun): a term referring to firms that embrace social justice while pursuing their own commercial interests. Big Tech does so to appeal to its clients and keep staff onboard.

How bad is this at your company? Mine has a bunch of old white people holding zoom meetings and mansplaining micro aggressions.

Hi, I’m interviewing for a S&O manager role at DD. Would love to see if anyone can offer insights on the case study and tips for the onsite. Thinking about forming a small group to do one or two discussions or prep sessions (over Zoom?) within the next few days to get ready. Already connected with one other candidate to get this started.

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