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I bombed a one-way interview yesterday, and I'm really trying to understand why companies use them. Talking to a camera for 2 minutes per question felt so unnatural. Can someone explain why these are better than phone screens or in-person meetings?

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Maybe the interviewers dont have the real time availability. And they dont want to waste time on attending an initial interview when you cant even present urself well on a video.

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I'm sure it's all done for the sake of efficiency. That doesn't make me hate them any less. I had my first one 5 months ago and was so uncomfortable throughout. It made me actually look forward to coming on site for an in person interview with a different company, which says a lot about how offputting the experience was.

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I bombed one in March. It’s extremely unnatural. They do it so that they can go through potential applicants without having a lengthy interview for each one of them. It’s quicker. But I think that it doesn’t work well. They only end up finding out who is good in front of a camera and who isn’t.

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I've heard it's mostly to save time, but I don't really apprehend how that can be the case. I assume someone has to review them anyway. Perhaps they use some kind of transcription tool, and the texts are then reviewed by AI or human assessors. The whole process seemed weird and cumbersome for everyone involved.

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I’ve done a couple and also hated them. I think companies see them as a way to cut down on recruiter time. It’s definitely not better for building a connection, but they seem to value efficiency over the human element.

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Commerce Bank 1
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I have been told they save time when there are a lot of applicants. They use them a lot in school administration jobs too.

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AM here with corporate finance (M&a) experience just moved to the US to marry my American fiancé but having a really hard time landing a job right now. Job apps that match my background and requirements almost always gets rejected immediately. What should I do?

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Hi! I’m new to consulting & new to luxury fashion.
Would some of you share your favorite places for inspiration and ideas on new and vintage style?
And feel free to sprinkle in some favorite places you shop, entry level pieces for women, or advice in general!

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How much do you guys make in Pittsburgh? Trying to figure out what is market? I’ll go first, $240K TC, M3. Consulting.

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I have an associate's degree in graphic design and work designing wedding stationery. I've been at my company since 2016, and am now a design consultant - speaking to customers directly and creating custom artwork and designs for them. I know I'm underpaid (50k/year in the SF Bay Area) but I thought the benefits and stability were worth it. I'm now severely burnt out (most of my team is) and not sure which way to go, or how to grow. Any tips/advice?

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I'm working as a senior software engineer in Lowe's and getting 20Lpa as fixed salary and 10% of that as yearly bonus.
Is this too low?
YOE: 10

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What are the benefits of a trust in estate planning for a single person with assets around $2m?

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Wow! What a day! What type of company starts layoffs right before the holidays? Lost my job this morning and I am stressed out. Is there any chance of finding a new job before the holidays? I'm doubting it.

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No work for days, then all dumped on you Thursday afternoon......

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Chief of Staff roles, yea or nay?

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Bain & Company Moving to strategy consulting!
Looking for recommendations for how I can transition back to consulting and mainly MBB.

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10 yoe with healthcare consulting with Strategy& in APAC, Middle East and Australia on varied health insurance consultations working as a director leading data science teams.

Feel like I am losing my MC mojo and want to get some years of experience in MBB McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group

Is there a way without cutting back on pay?

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Which consulting company has the highest level access to WWBD in pharma?

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Is bonus usually 20% of base for finance roles, especially at VP and SVP level? The company recruiter has asked what are my bonus expectations

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Guys can someone help me with How to apply or interview procedure in Barclays . I am looking for python developer related roles in Pune. YOE - 3 at Bank of America

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Dressing guidelines for Barclays please. Joining in couple of days and physical joining.

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After joining with Barclays does it provide an Appointment letter? I joined 2 weeks back but i didn't receive it yet.

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Enthusiast

The comparison can’t be starker.

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Hi Fishes,
I have to transfer my PF amount to the accenture PF account. My previous organisation was PF exempted organisation. Once I submit the online transfer should I send the hardcopy to Accenture as well

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I have been working in SEA region last 4 years. I feel burned out. I have 10yoe, I have try to move to other country but I pretty much suck in LeetCode. I want to take some time off to unwind, finish some personal business, and really prepare for interviews. I would like to hear from you. Should I quit to my current manager(5th so far) or wait after mid year performance review, when a new boss will take over my team? I'm thinking on giving them 2 months notice period. By contract is 1.

Thanks

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