Preparing for Virtual Interviews

Virtual Job Interview?

The Virtual job interview is a discussion that leverages

technology as an enabler for candidate and the
interviewer to have a video / audio call whilst both of
them are at different locations

Organizations have been practicing this e-meeting facility

since decades now. This mode has picked up steam owing
to the the current Covid scenario as we have travel and
inperson meeting restrictions.

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Interview Phases

Before the During the

After the interview
interview interview

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Before the interview
Interview Details Choose Hardware Choose a spot

How many rounds of interviews for the day - Laptop / Desktop with webcam – when you have to take video - Where Network connectivity is the best
call or actively code with webcam
- Ensure you are in a peaceful environment with no
Interview Mode background noise
- Cell phone / landline – if it is only a telephonic call
- Telephonic call / Video call
- Online test followed by discussion - You have proper lighting whilst on video call
- Use over the ear head phones with noise cancelling feature as
- Video call with coding they filter background noise and makes it easy for the interviewer
to understand you - Your back is facing a solid plain wall with a neutral
background – No posters, curtains etc
Details of the interviewer
- Always have a back up ready incase connectivity is lost for any
- How many interviewers will be there & their names reason and do have the details of the contact person [written on - Family support - Ensure your family is aware of the
- Study interview panels LinkedIn profiles to check a piece of paper] incase interview is disrupted for any reason impending interview, you should nominate a person
who can keep distractions at bay on the day of
interest areas and try to build conversation around interview.
that
- Charge the primary and the back up device to the fullest
- Time zone of the interviewing panels [Laptop, mobile, dongle etc]
- Your pet is taken into account

Organization details - If using WIFI connecting ensure it is plugged into a point which
has a backup [like it is plugged to a point which has invertor back
- Study about the organization and the up], Always have a dongle as a backup and if it has good speed
vertical/project for which you are being interviewed make it primary device to take interview.
and have insights handy

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During the interview
Eliminate distractions from the interview spot Dress Code & Conduct

- Family member you identified to support you takes charge of the - Energetic tone
situation and keeps distractions at bay thus assisting you in taking
seamless interview. - Don’t overstate and fall into a trap

- Mobile should be on DND / airplane mode - Be succinct with your answers but those should not be one word
answers. Leading answers with context is the key.

- TV which might be in the other room is switched off [if noise pours - Don’t Over or under dress - Thumb rule is business casuals, but it also
at the spot of interview] – When there is background noise, depends on the role you are being interviewed for and the level of the
interviewer’s attention shifts from you to the noise thus they might interviewer who is interviewing you
miss important points

E.g. - If you are a sales professional and being interviewed by the country
- Mobiles/laptops of family members are not on the same network head, ensure you are in business formals [proper suit with necktie]
for the timeframe; to ensure best bandwidth

- Wear shoes if they help you be more confident and formal

- Only interview window is open on your machine

- Posture, sit upright, eye contact – look at the camera directly, use
hand gestures. If you are looking somewhere else it gives an
impression that you are not confident

- Don’t use a chair which is seen in the background, also don’t

swing/move it while talking

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After the interview
Thank You & Follow Up

- Send a thank you note over mail to the recruiter, if you have interview panel coordinates
then send them a thank you note as well.

- Follow up for feedback and the next process, may be once a week at the max or as
suggested by the TA partner – you should not be seen as desperate or not interested.

- If you have alternate offer, share this information with the TA partner as it can help them
hasten the process

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 Thank You
Talent Acquisition Team - Innovaccer