3 Tips for Nailing a Virtual Job Interview

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With the pandemic and social distancing, it seems like our whole lives have moved on to the virtual world. We see our friends and families through video calls, work on computers from home, entertain ourselves with Netflix and social media. Even job interviews are being conducted virtually, and if you have one soon, here’s how to prepare for it.

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Practice Eye Contact

Maintaining eye contact during a video call can be tricky. Most of us tend to stare at our own faces but that can send the wrong message to the person on the other side. Practice eye contact with the camera instead; it may feel silly at first, but don’t think about it too much and focus on what you want to say.

Allow Pauses

Video calls sometimes lag for a few seconds, which is enough to create awkward moments if your interviewer tries to interrupt you but you keep talking. Speak clearly and not too fast and allow for pauses after you finish a thought.

Dress Appropriately

Just because your job interview is being held online doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some effort into your appearance. You actually have an advantage here since you can control the first impression you make on the interviewer more than in real-life situations. They won’t be able to see many of the subconscious cues, but they will see how you look.