Tips for Technical Job Interviews
Just because a company has a reputation for an informal atmosphere, don't show up in shorts. If you're working with a recruiter, ask her for advice on what to wear. You may want to wear something more casual than a suit if you're interviewing at a dotcom with a reputation for being ultra-alternative, but save the shorts for another time. You don't need to match your interviewer's informality, even if he's in a swimsuit. As a general rule, interview attire should be relatively conservative. "You can wear whatever they're wearing once you work there," Hough advises.
Ask the Right Questions
Whatever you do, don't say you don't have any questions about the company. You don't want to come across as a know-it-all, or as not being particularly interested in the firm. If possible, Hough says, ask this question early in the interview: "What does the ideal candidate bring to this position?" Once you know that, you'll be able to explain why you fit the bill.
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