Hired From Home: Preparing For Your Virtual Interview€¦ · Tailor your resume . Work on your...
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Hired From Home: Preparing For Your Virtual Interview
Meet your hosts
Samantha RosenbergJob Seeker Experience @ Indeed
Linsey FaganEmployer Insights@ Indeed
+ Preparation for a virtual interview
+ Video interview best practices and platforms
+ What to do when things don’t go as planned
+ Following up after the event
Learning objectives
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Virtual Hiring TourConnect and interview with actively hiring employers from the convenience of your home.indeed.com/VirtualHiringTour
Preparing for the eventThe interview may be virtual, but the need for preparation is real.
Place screenshot of job description here
Carefully read the job description and event detailsEmployers will share information about what to expect, job requirements and other details to help you decide if the role is right for you.
Research the company valuesLearn about the company, then show off that knowledge during your interview. + Search for the employer’s
Indeed Company Page at indeed.com/companies
+ Check the About Us page on the employer’s website
Apply the knowledge gained from your research to adjust your resume to the role.+ Use details found in the
event or job description+ Highlight your
accomplishments and skills relevant to the roles
Tailor your resume
Work on your pitchBe ready with a 1-minute summary about yourself
Use your resume as a guideSpeak about key accomplishments or skills relevant to the role
Prepare at least one questionCome up with questions you want to ask the interviewer
Test the techEnsure your microphone and camera are working and that you have a strong internet connection
Practice makes perfect
Set yourself up for success during the video call
+ Alert others in your home that you cannot be disturbed
+ Face the door and have the camera face a wall that is neutral and free of clutter
+ Adjust the lights in the room and avoid having a window directly behind you
+ Clear your desk space except for a notepad and pen/pencil for you to take notes
+ Have a copy of your resume and any other notes ready to reference
+ Set out a glass or bottle of water for yourself
General best practices
+ Check that your webcam, microphone and audio are working
+ Close any windows, tabs or applications on your computer that you’re not using
+ Pause calendar and messenger app notifications+ Check your internet connection and make sure
you’re not downloading anything in the background
+ Set your phone to silent
Technology best practices
Virtual Interview Platform (VIP)
Virtual Interview Platform (VIP)
Virtual Interview Platform (VIP)
Zoom+ Save the interview details
and Zoom link to your calendar
+ Download the Zoom app+ Create a Zoom account+ Open Zoom 5 minutes
prior to test your speaker & microphone
Set the stage
Dress professionally in solid colors
Adjust the lighting
Center yourself in
the video
Body language
+ Look at the webcam when answering
+ Show good energy+ Maintain good posture+ Nod when listening+ Use hand gestures as
appropriate
Maximize your wait time
RSVP in advance
Stay relaxed with music, a book, or
breathing exercises
Practice your elevator pitch or review your
resume
TroubleshootingThere’s always a chance something goes wrong...
+ Provide your phone number in case of audio or video interruption
+ Ask to continue by phone, but prepare to reschedule if necessary
Video or audio interruption
Noise interrupts the conversation+ Apologize for the
interruption+ Ask for a few moments+ Mute microphone
+ Apologize for the interruption
+ Ask for a few moments+ Mute microphone and turn
off camera+ Handle the interruption
Someone unexpectedly enters the room
+ Send within 24 hours+ Thank them for their time+ Reiterate your enthusiasm
for the role
Follow up with a thank you email
Time for Q&A!
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