Virtual Interviewing: 101

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Published on March 5, 2024

As technology advances, companies turn more and more to virtual interviewing where they are able to “sit down” with a prospective hire no matter the distance. Think it’s not that big of a deal to prepare specifically for a virtual interview? Think again. And here’s how!

Virtual Interviewing

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What can you do to prepare your environment for the interview?

Do not clean up. Show your authentic self

Make all of your awards and trophies visible to the interviewer

Post sticky notes on your computer of conversation topics

Writing a scrip that you can read word for word

How can creating your elevator pitch be beneficial to you?

It forces you to think about what you really want in a career

It helps you to compare yourself to other candidates

Allows you a platform to demonstrate your sense of humor

None of the above

What do hiring managers take notice of during the virtual interview?

What you are wearing

Whether you are making eye contact or not

The use of the word 'um'

All of the above

When setting up your camera you should have it angled so it is leveled with your face:

True

False

What can you do before the interview to make sure there are no technical difficulties?

Check the internet connection and make sure the audio is working

Take a practice run on whatever software you will be using

Buy a brand new computer that you are not familiar with

Both A and B

Since the interview is taking place over the computer, you can relax because it is nothing like an in-person interview

True

False

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