Recently more and more employers refuse to meet with applicants in person and prefer to conduct interviews online.
Here are several recommendations on how to prepare for an online interview:
- before the interview, check your Internet connection, camera and microphone settings, and the battery level of your devices (if you are using a tablet or phone);
- if the interview is conducted through MS Teams or Zoom platforms, download the app in advance and test the link to the meeting;
- connect in advance, 5-7 minutes before the meeting to test audio and video;
- choose a place for an online interview where there will be no extraneous sounds and other distractions;
- pay attention to the background, it is better if it is neutral;
- do not forget to keep eye contact with the person on the other end, imagine that you are in a personal meeting;
- and most importantly — prepare for the interview: study information about a potential employer, prepare a self-presentation of your professional experience and achievements.