Virtual Interviewing: 101

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1. Which of the following would be a good location for a virtual interview?
A. ) In your bedroom with the TV on in the background
B. ) A space with a blank background
C. ) A space with a lot of windows behind you
D. ) In a busy coffee shop

2. What can you do to prepare your environment for the interview?
A. ) Do not clean up. Show your authentic self
B. ) Make all of your awards and trophies visible to the interviewer
C. ) Post sticky notes on your computer of conversation topics
D. ) Write a script that you can read word for word

3. What do hiring managers take notice of during the virtual interview?
A. ) What you are wearing
B. ) Whether you are making eye contact or not
C. ) The use of the word “um”
D. ) All of the above

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

5. What can you do before the interview to make sure there are no technical difficulties?
A. ) Check the Internet connection and make sure the audio is working
B. ) Take a practice run on whatever software you will be using
C. ) Buy a brand new computer that you are not familiar with
D. ) Both A and B

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