Checklist before an online interview

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Previously, online interviews were conducted only for getting to know each other, but today most interviews are conducted remotely. In this format, you may encounter new problems: poor connection, low video quality, family conversations in the background - these little things can ruin the impression of you. We have made instructions on how to prepare for an online interview, which will help you feel confident and fully concentrate on the conversation.

Check your equipment and connection
In a face-to-face meeting, we use gestures, facial expressions, and change the tone of voice to emphasize meaning and open up better. If the technology fails online, we will not be heard or seen, and troubleshooting will take a long time.

How to prepare:

Check with your HR specialist to find out what platform the interview is being conducted on.
If the interview is going to take place in a messenger or social network, check if your login is appropriate. It is better to create a separate account or rename it instead of devochkaptichka or "Yanchik".
Make sure your audio and video settings are correct beforehand. You can do this by making a test call with a friend. Wipe the screen and camera.
Think of a backup option for connecting social media marketing service to the Internet if there is a technical failure or the power goes out. For example, you can use mobile Internet.
Prepare a place for the interview
People choose different places for online interviews - at home in the kitchen, in a cafe, in the office hallway, in a park. But sometimes the background or noise can distract the interlocutors and interfere with the conversation.

How to prepare:

Choose calm and quiet places for communication.
Check your screen background in advance. A running TV or funny magnets on the fridge can be distracting.
Check your angle and lighting. Set your camera at eye level, don't put your phone or laptop against the light.
Turn off notifications in instant messengers and social networks so that nothing disturbs you during the conversation.
Ask those around you to remain quiet during the interview.
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Take care of your appearance
When working remotely, appearance seems unimportant. After all, only your face and hands are visible on the laptop screen. But even by such trifles, the HR specialist will evaluate you. By the way, a presentable appearance will give you confidence and set you up for productive communication.

How to prepare:

Choose your clothes in advance. Choose calm colors without bright prints, sometimes they can ripple on the computer.
Check how you look on the screen, whether your business style matches the background.
Advice: don't be afraid to ask the HR specialist questions about how and where the interview will take place. Take advantage of the remote format, make a small cheat sheet with important information about yourself and put it near your laptop. So that you can use it at any time.

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