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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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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

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