Is it okay to ask how often do they have to work after hours when in an interview? I’m okay with it every now and then but want to avoid the agencies where it’s common to work a 50 hour week.

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Just ask about the work-life balance. Not how often do you work late.

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I personally wouldn’t. It sets the wrong tone for the interviewer. BUUUUUUTTTT, they do reference checks. So why don’t you? Reach out to someone within the company, or find a mutual friend you can ask

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I heard somewhere to ask what people typically do for lunch. It’s a question they might not expect and it can be an indication of what the culture is like.

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I would not ask the interviewer. I would ask friends, on here, etc.

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I would phrase the question asking about overall team collaboration and work/life balance :) And can ask if there is any travel or weekend work scoped into the position.

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I would find other people that work there and invite them for a drink/chat on LinkedIn - eg for an informational. Asking this directly might be a bit tricky

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Hi everyone ,
Actually i have been interviewed in Accenture .
Everything has been done even salary discussion is also .
1-assessment and i got the completion message and confirmation
2-after that interview went very well
3 - hr discussion with salary , ready to initiate my offer in 2 hr
But she called me in a minute on Friday and told me that you need to give the test again.


After 3 days on monday -today
Someone called me from hr and told me you have to appear for all the things again.

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After a long interview process, I had to decline an offer from Amazon. I was really excited, but they wanted to start me as an L4. I already have offers on the table $15,000 more then the possible top compensation an L4 can get.

Makes me sad. Has anyone else been real excited about a possible job and have been low balled?

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How did you deal with bad impostor syndrome when applying for jobs even though you know you are more than qualified?

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Specifically in tech groups

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My gf and me call each other everytime we have free time. However lately she seems disinterested in phone time. She never initiates calls anymore and she tells me she wants to hang up in the middle of the day and not right before bedtime. We live a 4 hour drive apart. And I told her this is like living together from a distance, because I put her on the house speakers. What can I do to keep her engaged?

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Hi Fishes, I would like to know the Designation structure in Infy..which Infy Designation would be the equivalent of Senior Consultant in TCS

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Pakistani people-born and bought up in Pakistan. Anyone married to an Indian muslim girl or guy?
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