I have a Manager interview today with two PWC SMs. 30 min each. First round after the phone screen. My interview email says “This technical interview will not require you to be on camera. You can turn off the video of the Google Meet link, if preferred.” So, I’m good with looking like a bum and staying in pajamas? Worried about the “if preferred”

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You should always have the camera on for interviews. Body language matters, even when only your face is visible.

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I would be prepared just in case. Why risk it?

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I’d be on camera

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Thats a trap they've set for you ☠

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if you want the job why wouldn't you put your best face forward?

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I interviewed for a new job virtually. My second round interview (which was video) the MD said “Oh you dressed up for this” and showed me his dog.

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Just throw on a polo. If the interviewer has their camera on, turn yours on. If not, don't.

FWIW, I interview a lot of candidates and I often take it with no camera.

That would make me feel uncomfy as a candidate. You can’t just turn it on for interviews? I understand Zoom fatigue is a real thing, but this seems like a situation that should require it

You can turn off the camera, if preferred rejection. The rejection was silent.

Just did a round of interviews for manager with PwC myself, except it was with 2 directors and a MD. They all were wearing t shirts or a hoodie while I wore a suit, no pants of course (business on the top, party on the bottom). Felt overly dressed and even got that comment, but I feel like having the camera on gives a bit more humanity to the situation, so wearing a polo and having the camera on isn't the worst idea.

Thx fam. Got my shit together. Videoed in. Nailed the interviews. Let’s see how it goes in the new year.

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