Tips for online job interviews
Online job interviews might feel unusual, but there are some rules and tips that it is worth adhering to.
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Online job interviews might feel unusual, but there are some rules and tips that it is worth adhering to.
The main points in a nutshell
Lucas Zehnder is an expert in job applications, work and careers. He sees pros and cons to online job interviews. On the one hand, we save on travel time and costs, and it’s easier to schedule appointments. But there are also disadvantages: “The downside is that many aspects of interpersonal interaction are lost. Above all, non-verbal communication, which makes up most of interpersonal interaction. That makes it all the more important that you prepare as well as you can,” says Zehnder.
Be ambitious
What Zehnder most stresses, however, is that you be well prepared. “If you’re poorly prepared, you can’t ask good questions. This can totally kill the vibe in a job interview. You’re nervous, have to improvise all the time, and dream things up on the fly. So when preparing for a job interview, tell yourself: ‘My new job starts here and now.’ And then set aside several hours to prepare and be ambitious!” Remember to research the company while you’re getting ready: What does it do, what does it stand for and so on. Make a note of this basic information. Another absolute must: remember the names of the people you’ll be talking to! And if the company has a social media presence, check this out too.