Here's how you can ace a virtual or remote interview.

Its called virtual meeting hygiene, you must make sure all the tech setup is done prior the interview. Don't take your virtual interview lightly, people are still judging you the way you show up on camera. One tip I must say, setup your camera to your eye level as though when you meet them in person.

Part of your tech setup should include your background. There are two options here: 1. Try and keep your background as neutral as possible. Remember, the focus is YOU. There should be nothing distracting from that. 2. Your office may have bookshelves, art, etc. in the background. Try and ensure that there is nothing polarizing in them. These should support or enhance your persona. For example, if you are interviewing for a senior level position, your shelves should have some of your go-to leadership and development books.

Sich rechtzeitig mit dem Medium vertraut zu machen, ist sehr wichtig, zu schauen, ob man die neueste Version herunterladen hat ebenso.

Sometimes people tend to “ignore” the dress code as we think “I am who I am” or “they need to accept me like this”. Depending on the role, most of the time the way you present yourself - what you dress, the way to express yourself, your body language - dictates what the interviewer “thinks” and “feels” about you. We can be who we are, and respect the dress code as well. It is like the way people dress to go to church, mosques, temples etc The corporate world has its way of being as well.

Hierzu z?hlt auch noch ein gepflegtes ?u?eres und vorher auszuprobieren, wie das eigene Erscheinungsbild am Bildschirm wirkt.

Dont take it lightly, dress up as though you would do for an in person meeting. Appear well groomed, your hair, beard, facial hygiene, wear neat, clean and pressed clothes. Stick to business colors. Some times dress codes are mentioned, please stick to it. If you unsure of the definition of the dress. Please clarify with your HR what is expected.

Sit up straight, dont slouch, look into camera when you are talking (this makes the other person feel you are looking at them), be decisive of your movements, dont touch your face or fiddle with things, remember people on the other side and can see you clearly, they still looking at you and judging you.

Do your homework on the person and the company! This will help you prepare questions beforehand. Rather than waiting until the end of the conversation, sprinkle in your questions throughout the conversation. Not only will you be able to get your questions answered, but it also shows your genuine interest and curiosity. The interview is for both parties - you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. This is the only way to ensure a good fit on both sides.

Anticipating potential technical issues and preparing accordingly is crucial. Ensure you have a backup device ready, install necessary apps on your phone, and have mobile internet available in case Wi-Fi fails. Most importantly, stay calm and inform the interviewer of the situation. Demonstrating your ability to handle unexpected challenges can positively reflect your problem-solving skills and adaptability to potential employers.