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Preparing for
Online Interviews
Preparation
Be at least
5 minutes early
online
Greet
the
interviewer/s
Express appreciation
for the
interview opportunity
Standby
to
sharescreen
your
Physical Portfolio/Resume/Linkedin or Linkedin URL
The
interviewer
could engage a
small talk
to make
candidate
more
relaxed
(but
continue to be polite
&
professional
)
Information
The popularity of
online job interview
has
increased
to
49%
since 2011.
Online Job Interviews
have been
rising
in popularity
throughout the 2010s
In response to Covid 19 pandemic,
more companies
have turned to
virtual interview
As statistics grows,
many as 6 out of 10
found that
video interviews
made it
easier
to
interview
&
shortlist candidates
.
Preparing for Online Interviews
1.Platform & Technical Set Ups
Make sure
that you clarify with the company which
platform
they will be using
Example: Webex, Zoom, Skype, etc..
Ensure that you have the
appropriate technical set up
Example: software installed, account created, headset, camera, internet connection, etc..
Dont use your phone
!
to avoid ad-hoc incoming calls!
Pick the
perfect spot
and
ensure no distraction
Make sure to have the
perfect spot
for the
interview
.
Example: Good lightning, comfortable seat, etc..
Ensure
there will
no distractions
too.
Example: Family members knocking on your door, neighbouring units on renovation, etc...
Find an
alternative venue
if your
own home
is not
conductive
Dress Up!
Dress up as you would be in
an in-person interview!
. This can
never be stress enough
Rehearse
Finally, have
a rehearsal
with
someone
and have the
interview recorded
Consider
how you
improve
your
appearance
,
voice
,
facial expressions
,
eye contact with the camera
,
body language
, etc...
Virtual Recruitment
With the
raging pandemic
,
virtual recruitment
has become the
norm
.
While earlier,
companies
were
gradually
making the
digital shift
to
reduce recruitment time
.
Using
technology
to conduct
interviews
is
more out of compulsion
According to
Linkedin Report
, it shows
81%
of
recruiters feel virtual recruitment will continue
even post-Covid
An increasing use
AI
Companies
have
automated
their
hiring process
with a
software
called
Applicant Tracking System(ATS)
Predictive Analytics
to understand
hiring needs
,
chatbots
for
interviews scheduling
For
conducting interview
are some of the
innovations
that are now
swamping
the
traditional recruitment process
capable of
conducting structured
,
competency-based interviews
Eliminate
the
chances of human bias
from the
process
Resources
2) 5 tips of virtual interview
Link:
https://youtu.be/D89iR232axs
Tip 1: Test your equipment
Whether its Skype, Zoom, Google Meet or some other
virtual conferencing app
.
Ensured that your
devices
are
working before a scheduled online interview
Camera working?
Speaker working?
Microphone working?
Ensured the device is
full charged
and
ready to go
Setting a
first impression
of
being prepared
Tip 2: Lightning & Background
Front Lightning
is the most important as it the most flattering and allows the users to see you properly
Avoid
back lightning
as it create dark shadows
Which
enable*
interviewer
not to see you
Appropriate background?
Ensure the background is
professional
and
appropriate
removed
or
covered
any
unprofessional
If there is an option to
cover your background with an image
Ensure the image is
professional
Tip 3: Attire
Dress for success
as
interviewer
still can see you
Ensure your attire is
cleaned
and
pressed
and
ready to go
Ensure
your
face
and
hair
are
well-groomed
Tip 5: Limit Distraction & Background Noise
Eliminate
as many distractions & backgrounds as
much as possible
to
concentrate better
on the
interview
Tip 4: Prepare your documents & questions
Employers
can
see your actions & hearing keys clicking
This shows
that you are
not prepared
and
not paying attention
To be
focused
on an
interview
Do
your
research
beforehand
Note down important information
Print down
important documents
including your
resume
Ensure the information is
accessible
during
interview
So that you dont have to
leave the conversation to retrieve the information
To
Ace
in the
virtual interview
.
Being Prepared is the most important
1) Continue to
practice your interview skills
by trying out the
Interview Simulators
mentioned in
Week 4
Forbes- The Virtual Interview is the New Resume. What you need to know
Link:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/amazon-web-services-asean/2024/05/13/why-you-need-to-invest-in-cloud-and-ai-talent-now/?sh=452e4f5220d2
How to follow up an interview?
Link:
https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/after-interview-emails-how-to-follow-up-samples-examples/