What should you know before a virtual interview and how can job coaching help?

One thing I would recommend is test out the platform for the virtual computer the day before your interview to make sure it is compatible and everything works. If you wait until right before the time of the interview, it will stress you out! Also, make sure the room is well lit or use a ring light and double check that what is behind you looks professional. You still want to make a good impression. One time I had a candidate who was wearing sweatpants and a then a nice shirt for the camera. However, he had to get up to answer the door so his secret was reavealed along with a pile of laundry on the sofa behind him!!

Dress to impress. ... Test your tech. ... Set up your shot. ... Position yourself just right. ... Make sure you'll be making eye contact. ... Check for glare. ... Practice your video interview skills ahead of time. ... Pay attention to how you sound.

Before the Virtual Interview: Test your technology, including audio, video, and internet connection. Prepare a professional and tidy interview space. Dress appropriately for the virtual setting. Research the company and position to be well-informed. How Job Coaching Can Help: Job coaching can provide personalized guidance and support tailored to your specific needs. Coaches can help you improve your interview skills, including virtual interview etiquette and best practices. They can offer feedback on your performance and help you build confidence. Job coaching can assist in identifying and addressing any areas of weakness or concern, ultimately enhancing your interview preparedness.

In addition to the importance of preparatory interview coaching, the following aspects are particularly important for a virtual job interview: Is the bandwidth of my internet connection suitable? Possibly use a LAN cable rather than WiFi. Check the sound quality. The camera should be at least 1080p, the background should be calm, preferably monochrome and not too bright, no distractions. The lighting should be good, preferably an LED lamp. The clothing is not patterned and in appropriate contrast to the background. The screen should be positioned so that people do not look down. If possible, test the respective platform beforehand.

Make sure the room is well lit or use a ring light and double check that what is behind you looks professional. You still want to make a good impression. One time I had a candidate who was wearing sweatpants and a then a nice shirt for the camera. However, he had to get up to answer the door so his secret was reavealed along with a pile of laundry on the sofa behind him!!

Today's work from home model leaves a lot of guess work for what is appropriate for an interview. Make sure you represent yourself in the best way possible. This a professional interview, so you want to dress professionally. It's better to be over dressed when in doubt. You can also ask your Recruiter what they recommend for your attire.

You should always dress at business casual but always think to yourself how others would represent during the interview and show up to impress.

Allow the interviewer to direct your interview and never interrupt. Use clear, concise answers – don't ramble. Don’t use fillers when answering questions, such as “you know,” “uh,” or “like” Don't exaggerate and don’t be negative about any thing in any way. Listen to what is being asked and answer appropriately. Use proper grammar - no slang or dangling participles. Maintain an appropriate sense of humor. Don’t make excuses for yourself or put yourself down. Arrive 10 minutes early to the building (within 5 minutes to the office) Introduce yourself to the staff when you arrive. Be polite and honest while being careful to not talk more than warranted. Thank the interviewer for the meeting and continue to convey a positive attitude.

The interview is your personal PR time. Make sure to prepare the 5 most important things you want to convey about yourself/want the company to know about you. You will be answering questions, but the hack is to answer the question and also promote your skill set.

A job coach can teach you how to interview as well as conduct mock interviews with you for the role you are interviewing for. In addition, they can critique your camera setup to make sure you are making eye contact and for the minutiae that will help you present like an all-star. You may know how to do the job but a quality job coach knows how to help you get the job you want because the skills needed to find a job are different than those needed to do a job.

Hand written thank you notes will never go out of style. To me, it shows you care, and took the extra time to express it in a note. It always sets candidates apart in my point of view.