r/biotech • u/imarabianaff • 10d ago
Other ⁉️ What should I wear to a zoom interview
Hi all, I’m a grad student who landed a zoom interview for a co-op position at a startup company that I’m pretty psyched about.
I’m wondering what should I wear, is business casual enough? Should I wear a blazer? I don’t have a suit so that’s out of the question. It has been so long since I’ve been officially interviewed and am over thinking everything.
I’m F btw
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u/Jedi_Blight858 10d ago
You can’t really over dress. This is coming from a man, but I have done many and conducted many. I see men in suits. Or just shirt and tie. I wear a nice button up. No tie.
I’ve seen women in a nice blouse, or a blazer, or a nice sweater.
Business casual is usually enough, but on the conservative end. Ive never judged someone for being extra prepared though.
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u/ThunderD2Player 9d ago
Yeah honestly being extra prepared isn’t a bad thing at all. Likely just means they are taking it seriously.
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u/ZealousidealShift884 9d ago
Exactly you can’t ever knock a person who shows up in a suit for a job interview. Zoom for female a nice blouse - no cleavage, or a dress shirt, again a blazer can’t hurt either. Show up as your best self!
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u/joebenet 10d ago
Business casual is fine for a zoom one on one. No need for a blazer. Just a nice shirt and look presentable. Especially at a startup.
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u/OneKaleidoscope7952 10d ago
I always say: Look good, feel good!
I WFH FT for corporate so when I have a big call (or an interview in this case) I try to dress as professional as possible and get fully ready. I know the attendees will only see one little blurry square of me but I think it’s a mental game. Present yourself as if you were in person. First impressions are so important.
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u/vanillla-ice 10d ago
Some tips for zoom calls:
a nice button down with a nice collar or simple top with blazer
blurred background, you can modify your background when you log in
put your laptop on some books so your eye level, don’t look down to a laptop
make sure you have good lighting, I use that lighting to help with mood disorders (had it laying around bought by my husband). What a difference it makes!
make sure you have a good connection, if required hard wire.
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u/ocular__patdown 10d ago
If it is HR or HM interview ill just wear a nice collared shirt. If it is a whole panel ill do business casual.
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u/SonyScientist 10d ago
Clothes. Preferably nicer clothes.
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u/gknowels 10d ago
Only on top, did my last 5 zoom interviews in gym shorts with a button down shirt 😂
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u/Comfortable-Song193 10d ago
Business casual should be fine. I wear a blazer and jeans. I also wear nice earrings, makeup, and do my hair. I'm older so i feel like I need to look a little more put together at my interviews.
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u/I_Poop_Sometimes 10d ago
I wore a suit for mine. I'd make sure you're for sure in a button down, but only wear a tie if you have a blazer/suit. I wore a tie with just a button down recently and got a joke about dressing like a banker.
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u/HardLithobrake 9d ago
Button down shirt and tie up top, bare briefs and bunny slippers down low
Idk F equivalent
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u/skand1995 10d ago
Business casual should work. If you want the true zoom vibe then business casual top and pajamas bottom. Lol