How to give amazing interviews online?

Posted On August 18, 2023

Before Your Video/Online Interview

1. Determine the most effective Hardware to Use– If you have multiple devices (be it a computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.), choose the device that you’re most comfortable with using and thus the one with the foremost reliable technology.
2. Select the Proper Location– The ideal scenario for your interview location may be a secluded room during which you will have to be free of distractions (and noises), control the lighting, and display a generic background. It is best if you can make use of some diffused lighting so as to not create shadows or glare, plus a noticeable wall as your backdrop. you must even have a location during which you’ll be seen on camera from about the waist up.
3. Test All the Technology– Test your connection. Test your camera. Test your lighting. Test your sound. Test the video program. Confirm that you understand how it all works and test it all again right before the interview commences.
4. Plan for Glitches– Have a backup plan ready if something goes wrong on the day of the interview.

Day of the Video/Online Interview

1. Test All Equipment Before Interview Time– Do a complete run-through at least an hour before your interview time. Then do another run-through around half an hour before the interview time so that you are prepared enough to ace the interview.
2. Dress professionally– Remember, nothing too flashy or suggestive with clothing as it’s best to remain professional and impressionable.
3. Turn Off Before the Interview Starts, and Go Under– Remember to turn off all apps and programs that may interrupt the interview. Also, silence your phone. Make sure your interview location is quiet enough shut out all distractions, and give yourself around 10 minutes to collect yourself and do any last-minute preparations.
4. Look Directly into the Camera-You might be tempted to look at the monitor or maybe even yourself, but focus on maintaining eye contact at all times with your interviewer via the camera.
5. Make a Second– When responding to questions from the interviewer, nod, but take a second before responding and pause appropriately just in case the connection is weak — so you do not find yourself interrupting the interviewer or overlap when he talks.

Final Thoughts on Succeeding in Online/Video Job Interviews

If you’re uncomfortable with the technology or how you look/sound on camera, and if you are the simplest you’ll be able to do is practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the more confident you become in content and language in interviews. “Practice makes Perfect”, so keep practicing to not only best yourself in online conferencing technology but in the art of interviewing, too!