1. A distinctive sense of style
—you won’t be judged if you show up to an interview in jeans and a jacket or dressed in a more personal style (as long as it’s decent). People have become more tolerant, and greater consideration for differences (in culture, generation, etc.) is now the norm.
2. Making spelling mistakes
: A candidate’s poor spelling may still signal a certain lack of attention to detail to recruiters; however, given the tight job market, recruiters are realistic and will no longer pass up a brilliant technical candidate just because of a grammatical error in an email!
3. Adopt a relaxed tone
. In general, the style of professional communication has become much more relaxed; it is less stilted and more direct than in the past—even informal. The tone is also more egalitarian, and managerial condescension is no longer tolerated.
4. Discussing parental availability early on
—from now on, candidates are discussing their need for paternity leave, time for their children, etc. Talking about family and children is no longer automatically considered a faux pas
5. Set specific expectations
: Saying that you’d like to work remotely at least one day a week for reason X or Y is no longer considered inappropriate
6. Discuss your values, ethics, and expectations
Asking how a company embodies the values it espouses is not a faux pas, but rather a sign of a good understanding of your situational aptitude
7. Express your nervousness
: Acknowledging that you feel nervous during an interview is only human and not a mistake in itself; this sincerity will be all the more appreciated, as it also allows you to better “read” a candidate and ask them the right questions
inspired by Start Echoes