Hello, hello guys.
As it’s the start of a new year,
some of us may be starting to think about looking
for a new job.
With lots of interviews taking place online,
these might seem even more stressful, especially
if they’re in English.
But don’t worry,
as today I’ll be sharing some tips for online interviews.
Let’s start with some general but key aspects to bear in mind.
Make sure you’re familiar with the organisation.
You’ll give a good impression by being already familiar
with the work of the organisation
and the opportunities available.
For this, look at the company’s website,
seek out articles on blogs,
follow the company’s
social networks and even research the industry
and related trends or news.
Understand what the job entails.
Understanding what the organisation is looking
for will help you to prepare for questions
that they may ask you in the interview
and identify the skills you have that are important for the job.
You could even prepare
a short summary about yourself with relevant qualities,
experiences and achievements.
Get organised and be punctual.
Make sure you install
the software necessary for the interview
and always test it in advance.
Join the meeting at least a few minutes
early as well so you can make sure everything
is working properly on the day.
Do a practice run with a friend in advance of the interview.
Record it and then watch it back to assess your performance.
Concentrate on how your body language
or tone comes across on a screen.
Look professional.
Just because it’s
online you should still consider your appearance.
Dress smartly but keep your clothes simple
and avoid patterns.
Some patterns don’t work well on video and can distract
or annoy the interviewer.
Stripes, for example,
can run together and look like a snake on your shirt.
Ensure your background isn’t messy.
You want something neutral, but not boring.
Something with some plants,
bookcases and appropriate décor can help.
Some apps offer virtual backgrounds,
but don’t use them during an interview
as the interviewer might wonder
why you’re hiding your real background,
or something could go wrong and distract everybody.
Make sure there is enough light
and that you are in a quiet place.
Make sure there’s enough light and
that you’re in a quiet place without interruptions.
These will help ensure things run smoothly
and avoid any uncomfortable situations or distractions
for everyone involved.
Keep notes in a clear place.
Make sure to have
your application in front of you and not below because
if you’re looking down,
that can affect your voice and you may be harder to understand.
It is a good idea to have your notes
in English up on a pinboard or maybe on some Post-it Notes
and even on a screen,
but not blocking the interview window.
Anything that avoids rustling papers or making it difficult
for you to find information you need quickly.
Display confidence.
In some cases,
the interviewer won’t be able to see you or vice versa,
so it’s important to display enthusiasm with your voice.
Speak clearly and be aware of your body language.
If you’re on camera,
smile and look at the screen while the interviewer speaks,
but at the webcam when you reply
so you can make eye contact.
Good, guys,
now you’re ready to prepare for those online interviews.
Do you have any other suggestions or tips?
Let me know in the comments below.
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And good luck in your interviews.
Bye.