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If you have an employer willing to chat face to face online the job interviews then can be daunting. With better advancement in technologies online interviews are preferred more and are being popular as many companies are using this technology to conduct preliminary interviews.
Online interviews are similar to in-person interviews there are some things to be kept in mind before conducting an online interview that you should be prepared of beforehand, For instance, depending on the company you are giving interview you should be prepared for both live interview and filming a video for an interview, this might sometimes be stressful for some candidates.
We understand that going through interviews for the first time might be scary but do not worry. Here are the few tips that will help you ace your next interview.
Test run with the computer
Technology is overwhelming in the present day especially with online interviews. Be comfortable while sitting for interviews, be comfortable before using prospective employee prefers like Zoom, Face Time, Skype, etc. Once you are comfortable with all of these platforms, check your internet connection and the audio, the sound capabilities of your computer should work properly.
Tip
: Ask the interviewer about the format. Listed are a few questions to help you prepare the questions asked
Is the interview audio, video or both
Are the questions pre-recorded or is anyone present on the other side of the video?
How many chances do I get to record the answers if the questions are recorded?
If I face any technical difficulties what shall I do?
Choose the perfect spot
Make sure the place you are sitting for an interview has bright light, skip overhead lights. Adjust the place properly before the interview. Try settling near the window as natural light is the best form of light, bad lightning can however be distracting. A hazy and bad light may also disturb the interviewer to see you which he/she might not appreciate. Always put your best foot forward in the interview.
Tip:
Search for a good place for your online interview, check the place, camera and lights before the meeting starts. Fix if anything causes inconvenience.
Ignore distractions
Anything can distract you and ruin your interview, make sure to stay away from such things that can interfere with the conversation, such things include phone and email notifications as well.
Tip:
While on video interview make sure nobody is present in the room to distract you including pets. Interviewers often talk about witnessing cats moving in the room and across the computer screen, a half-cloth man moving in the background and laundry piles making the view disgusting. Be prepared and do not jeopardize your career.
Dress as professionals
Even though it is an online interview make sure you look presentable enough, make your mind that this opportunity is all that you have and you will have to ace it by any means. Always remember the first impression you make is the last one. And your appearance crucially matters.
Tip:
Never lose your fascinating smile. Doesn't matter if you are in an in-person interview or online, dress appropriately and smile during the entire interview.
Calm down
Practice beforehand, make sure you are not nervous and remember to speak slowly, talking on online calls is however easier.
Tip: Review traditional interview skills for better online interviews. You will have to be prepared for some common interview questions so that you don't hesitate when those questions are asked.
Maintain eye-contact
Even when you are on a call online make sure to maintain eye-contact. Instead of looking at the person, look at the webcam it is more of direct contact, it keeps things engaged better.
Tip: If you find it weird to stare at the web-cam keep a picture of someone you love near the webcam so that you can stare at them and the interviewer will feel that you are staring at them.
Do not stress much! Online conference calls are used mostly in the preliminary interviews to save the company's time and money. They are more likely to have an in-person interview in the next round if your online interview works well. An in-person interview gives you a time to meet the prospective employer.
You don't have to worry about a firm handshake if you get through an online interview.
