How To Prepare For A Remote Job Interview

REMOTE JOB INTERVIEWS

Many businesses are embracing remote work and with that, comes remote job interviews.?Unlike the traditional in-person interview, a remote job interview can seem less stressful for some, but we all know that technology can make things complicated.

Preparing for your remote job interview will require a few additional steps.

In our?#1 LinkedIn Learning e-course “Developing Executive Presence on Video Calls”, we focus on what it takes to excel on video.?From your posture to your body language – you will learn how to make a powerful impact that can help you prepare for your remote job interview.

1. TECH CHECK

One of the biggest parts of your remote job interview prep is to check all of your?technology.?This may seem obvious, but haven’t we all experienced a situation where suddenly out of nowhere our computer camera has stopped working?

No one wants that to happen – especially when you are trying to impress the person on the other end of the screen. On video calls, maintaining that fluidity is key for rapport-building!

Here are a few tips when checking your tech:

• Test your camera and your mic.??Make sure that both are working and that you can be heard and seen clearly.?One way to do this is to simply do a test with a friend or relative who doesn’t live with you.
• Have your video link ready.?Do not wait until one minute before your interview to find your link.?Sometimes meeting links can be buried in emails – so have that link at the ready and easily accessible.
• Charge all of your devices.??This goes without saying – make sure your computer or phone, whichever you are using during the interview is fully charged. You don’t want to add extra stress in an already stressful situation. Or, worse yet, having to stop the interview to plug in your charger. Think ahead and charge everything you will need.?
• Check your internet connection in the space that you are planning to have the interview.??Different rooms of your house can have better or worse connectivity. Set yourself up in the best spot because?this is a high-stakes situation.

The tech check will relieve any last-minute stress related to the tech part of your remote interview.

We recommend watching the e-course:?“Video Interview Tips”?to feel extra confident you will excel at this remote interview.

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2. DRESS FOR SUCCESS

What you wear?to a remote job interview still matters! Yes, you may be able to have a casual bottom half, but your top half should look exactly like what you would wear in an in-person interview.

Part of dressing for success is to research the company.?Some industries are looking for business casual such as a button-up shirt or a nice blouse. Others are looking for very formal such as a suit, tie, and jacket.?You will want to make sure that you don’t overdress or underdress.

Confidence in your appearance will translate on video.

When you are doing your tech check, you will also want to see what the camera sees.?If the camera picks up your pants, then be sure to wear?fully?appropriate work attire. Otherwise, adjust your camera.

In our #1 LinkedIn Learning e-course,?Executive Presence on Video Calls, we talk about wardrobe choices and what will stand out on camera.?It’s important to wear clothing that won’t be distracting. You want the focus to be on you and your skills, not a busy clothing pattern.

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