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Just realized I hadn’t had an in-person interview since 2019. I’ve done multiple zoom interviews and was onboarded remote in 2020. About to see a real person today! Wish me luck.

For those who have gone through Mck First Round/Final Round - could you talk about how the interview took place? I am a bit worried as it might be hard to connect with the interviewer when the process is not in-person. Did you have a phone call or a Zoom call with video, and did it feel awkward? Thanks for your help!

How are you teaching middle or high school chorus in the fully virtual realm? I’m looking for new ideas and techniques. I hate that my choirs can only sing on Zoom with everyone muted...that’s the opposite of choral singing :-(

I have an interview for a Principal Renewals Manager role at Slack/Salesforce this Wednesday and I was hoping for some advice on how I can wow them? Ive done a lot of research and made loads of notes but get very nervous in interviews and dont always articulate how I would want to / say everything I want to cover. It also doesnt help that the job im in at the moment makes me absolutely miserable and im desperate to leave… help!

Zoom (huge chunk, currently at loss)- sell or hold?

Are forums dying out? Are they still worth developing for a new community, or would you go straight to Discord/Slack?

Do firms ever rescind offers if you slack of and end up with a poor G.P.A.? I’m talking full time offers after graduation.

I’m interviewing for BCG and had a principal reach out to me for a zoom chat. Is this normal for principals to reach out or is this a positive sign?

Does anyone have Skype for Business installed on their personal device to receive notifications?

Why are people not good at ending zoom calls? I feel like I’m always the person who throws in the closing statement (I.e, ok well sounds good is that all? Have a nice day! This was helpful thanks Karyn..looks like we’re at top of the hour already) 🤦🏻‍♀️

Happy Wednesday! I am trying to plan with our AP and climate lead on what we can do in distance learning as a school wide event. I suggested we still host our multicultural club assemblies on zoom for the school. Anyone have experience with zoom assemblies to promote a positive climate in DL? Thanks!

I’ve worked at places that all have different holiday policies. EA has at minimum a nice 10 day shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Years. It’s great to know that there will be no slack messages or an exploded inbox to come back to while away. I’ve been at other studios that only give you Christmas Eve & Day and New Years Eve & Day and then the rest is up to you to request for PTO and this is obviously the suck.

Wonder what it’s like for you?

Has anyone seen any unique places to find UX portfolios or post jobs other than the usual suspects?
Some UX Slack channels were doing well for a while but I definitely don’t see as much traction there. Meetups obviously came and went. Even the portfolio sites like Dribbble and Behance don’t seem that same.

Who are the top players in esg/sustainability services in the US right now?

The son of a friend is an advisor and is giving up. He has approached me about taking over his book, evidently only about $1.5M.What would be a fair amount to pay for this?

How long did you take off time from COVID?

Article 13 passed, time to close the Europe meme bowl! 🤣

Flight attendant woke me up while I was sleeping to give me ice cream, then I couldn’t go back to sleep.
How many points?

Got a mail from American Airlines that says they are giving me free upgrade to platinum status with no strings attached. Anyone else got this?

Hi folks ,
I applied in siemens through there website the application is showing in progress since two weeks . How much time it take to hear from them . Should I reach out to them

What are firm’s known billable requirements? Is there a ramp up period?

So who else here is experiencing plummeting billable hours and exponential weight gain since this whole WFH thing started? Bought snacks for 30 days, finished in 48 hours.

Whats your favorite case management software? My growing small practice is looking for recs

Omega or Tag? Please advise.

How is it working with NTT singapore?
Any one there in singapore?

Anyone work at Stoel Rives? How’s the WLB? Wondering if the grass is any greener over there coming from big law

Coin of the Week 1: Monetha (MTH)

What is middle/back office at a hedge fund like? Specifically roles that are supporting portfolio managers? I’ve been trying to move to PE Ops and came across a promising HF opportunity, so I’m looking for more insights into those projects and type of work.

Let’s get things rolling by building a Teacher Toolbox together! 👩🏻‍🏫🛠 Let’s help each other out by dropping our favorite STEM resources here. I’ve shared mine, can’t wait to see yours too!

🍂November JOB THREAD!

Do you know of an opening or opportunity?

Share it in the comments below! Help another Fish. 🤝

Our district is piloting a STEM/project based 7th grade Algebra 1 class next year. Anyone else doing this?

Is your school/school district experiencing a shortage of subs?

So excited and yet so nervous! I am presenting at 2 conferences this year- never done this before! NCSTA and NC Environmental Educators! All words of advice are welcome:).

What was the original driving force behind you becoming a STEM Teacher?
What was your major inspiration or motivation?

Drop it in the comments below! 👇

Sink or swim. I applied for a position as a “STEM Coach” that I don’t qualify for via university degree, but do qualify for on experience and self initiative. Got nothing to lose:).

I am never good at asking follow up questions during an interview. Actually this will be more like a discussion about a STEM opening in my district. Ideas on questions and maybe conversation starters? Thanks!

💆Teacher Self-Care!

What are ways you create balance between work and life and help yourself destress?

Drop your insights below and help another user!

In first grade, do you think teaching word problems is easier if they draw then make a number sentence? Or identify the parts of the number sentence they hear and then draw if necessary?