10 Virtual Job Interview Tips

In this guide, we will teach you how to pass a virtual job interview! So, if you have an online interview coming up, whether it’s on HireVue, Skype, or Zoom, or it’s a pre-recorded video interview, make sure you pay attention to the following 10 tips!

• Don’t download the interview software a few minutes before your interview is due to start.
• Download the platform and create an account at least 24 hours before your interview starts.
• Get familiar with the technology because this will reduce stress levels!
• Also, make sure your device is charged! If you run out of battery, you will fail!
• Make sure you log on to the virtual interview at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and compose yourself!

• If your internet or WIFI fails during the virtual interview, you probably won’t get a second chance!
• Choose a room and test the internet with the door closed.
• Make sure the light in the room from any windows is in front of you, and never behind you! If the light is behind you, the interviewer might not be able to see you!

• Make sure to check that your headphones and speakers work.
• Is your microphone working? Prepare by making a quick text call to a friend or another device 30 minutes before your interview.
• Do you need to access and change your computer or laptops settings for your chosen headset, microphone or speakers? This is commonly overlooked – if you’ve plugged in a new device, such as a headset or microphone, you may need to enable its use in your settings.
• If your virtual interview starts and they can’t hear you, or you can’t hear them, it shows you are disorganized.

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• Tell any people in the building your in that you are having an online interview and they should not disturb you for the next hour!
• Make sure the room you are having the interview in is quiet and there’s also no external noise!

• How you dress for your virtual job interview is very important!
• If you look smart, and you are wearing professional attire, it tells the interviewer you care about the job, and it also shows you have high standard.

• A great way to establish a connection with the interviewer is to make sure you look at the camera on your laptop or device.
• If you stare at the screen, you are not looking directly at the interviewer!
• This takes practice, so make sure you try answering interview questions by looking at the webcam before the real interview starts.

A great way to remember your answer to the interview question “Introduce Yourself” is to structure your answer using the S.E.A.T. format:

• Skills and qualities
• Experience or educational qualifications.
• Achievements 
• Type of person you are!

Take a look at a great example answer here:

• Sit upright in the chair.
• Smile throughout the interview.
• Listen to the interviewer, and show you are interested!
• Be positive at all times!

To achieve this, practice recording yourself the day before the interview to see what you look like on camera! You’ll be surprised at how this tip will improve your confidence!

Here is a list of the most common interview questions to prepare for:

• Introduce yourself.
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What’s your biggest weakness?
• What are your strengths?
• Why do you want to leave your job?
• Why should we hire you?
• What do you know about our company?
• What experience do you have relevant to the position?

Impress the interviewer and leave a leave a positive lasting impression by asking these three questions at the end of your job interview:

Q1. How has this role evolved over the years?

Q2. What’s the culture like within the company?

Q3. What are the plans for the business over the next few years?

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• The secrets to passing any interview;
• The common mistakes made at the interview (and how to avoid them!);
• Over 50 interview questions to prepare for (and how each is assessed);
• Full answers to each of the questions so you can learn how to deliver successful answers of your own.
• Beating the competition (what you MUST do to be successful);
• Checklists and printable resources;
• All interview answers are verified by our interview panel of experts.
• Instant online access as soon as your order is placed to over 50 interactive modules.

SPECIAL OFFER £97.99 NOW: FREE with a 30-day trial!

Yes! I want to pass my interview!