In this context, American recruiter Erica Devaney revealed all the “tricks” to stand out in virtual interviews.
The professional works for Red Ventures-a business group that was valued at more than US $ 11,000 million and is positioned as one of the largest digital media companies on a global scale – and conducts at least five interviews a day through video call platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet.
How to prepare for a job interview by Zoom?
According to Devaney, the first thing a candidate should do before an interview is to open the Google search engine and Start researching the company and the role that interests you.
“This effort should give you a better idea of what you’re really interviewing for and help you feel confident that the role is right for you. From a recruiter’s perspective, it’s easy to tell if a candidate has no idea what they’re interviewing for, and that makes him look unsuspecting”says the recruiter.
On the other hand, it recommends not pre-rehearsing answers or preparing them in advancesince human resources specialists look for spontaneous and real people.
“Candidates who take the time to prepare for an interview tend to stand out. There are always these steps to follow, whether this is your first Zoom call or your fiftieth,” concludes.
The 9 tips to “succeed” in a job interview by video call
- Try the Zoom or Google Meet platform in advance to avoid problems.
- Use the best internet you can access.
- Have a plan B if the internet connection becomes unstable.
- Find the quietest place you can.
- Consider using a virtual background.
- Choose your attire according to the company dress code.
- Research the interviewers.
- Prepare one or two personalized questions for the company
- Send a thank you note, or any follow-up questions, promptly to show interest in the position.
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