Tips for preparing a videoconferencing interview - Challenges

Have you won an interview?This interview will take place by videoconferencing?Whatever the position, it is essential to adopt the right reflexes to receive a positive response.Verification of your equipment, choice of an appropriate outfit, installation in a calm environment, rereading the post sheet ... So many tips that will help you put all the odds on your side.

Before the Visio maintenance: take stock!

Who says remote maintenance says important information verification: call time, software used, name and function of the person who will receive you in interview ... Have the recruiter telephone number available in the event of a connection problem.On the technical side, do not forget to make some settings: load the battery of your computer, check the operation of your webcam and your microphone, create a professional nickname (with your name and your first name), download a suitable profile photo, and close all unnecessary programs so that the connection remains fluid and to avoid receiving untimely notifications.Keep your CV nearby if the recruiter asks you specific questions.Be sure to have a notebook and a pen available to note information.Before D -Day, you can also try a friend to make sure everything works!

A videoconferencing interview is similar to a face -to -face interview.First, make sure you know the business for which you apply.Find out about its values, your missions, its objectives, its current projects, its various services ... Then, reread the post sheet: what are the missions to be carried out?What are the skills requested?What will be the software used?Do you have any details to ask your interlocutor?Do you intend to approach the issue of salary?

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A calm environment and an outfit suitable for visio maintenance

Sit in a quiet location, where you are sure not to be disturbed.Do you live in a roommate?Make sure you isolate yourself to stay focused.If necessary, arrange a specific space for the time of visio maintenance: the background must be neutral.Furniture is behind you?This is not a problem, but they have to be tidy!Prefer a natural light: the window must be facing you and not behind, to avoid the backlight.Finally, put yourself in a sitting position, as if you worked at your office.

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Regarding your outfit, choose careful clothes suitable for the job.No crumpled or stained jacket, no shirt too small or too large ... Even if the company for which you apply has no dress code, make good impression thanks to your outfit.

During the interview: a relaxed and professional attitude!

Be on time, or even a little in advance.Your contact may send you an email to remind you of the interview, to send you a link or to ask you for documents.If you are abroad, don't be mistaken!From the start of the interview, avoid odd.Like an interview in face -to -face, show clarity, articulate, do not speak too quickly, avoid reciting your CV and do not let the silence settle.The language must be appropriate: even if a remote interview can have an informal side, it is nonetheless a professional meeting.

Furthermore, do not ignore non -verbal communication: the intonation of your voice, your gestures and your attitude are just as important as you are going to say.Also remember to look at the camera and not the recruiter.Likewise, do not focus on your camera return or your notes.Show that you are comfortable.

What to do in the event of a connection problem?Stay positive and don't be destabilized!Report to the recruiter the technical concerns you meet and resume the thread of the discussion when everything is settled.If you must write via instant messaging, watch out for spelling, a major selection criterion.

How to close the interview?Again, just like a classic interview, confirm your interest in the position and specify your availability again.Do not hesitate to ask questions about the continuation of the recruitment process.What is the response time?Is a second interview planned with another employee?Are you going to have to take a test?After welcoming your interlocutor, you can close the discussion window.A thank you email is always welcome, while waiting for the rest!

(By writing the HREF agency)