Tips for Online Interview

Finally, let’s go through some tips for online interviews as well since they have become the new norm nowadays.

Before Interview

1. Install the required app (Zoom / Meets) at least a day before on your device.
2. Run a test meeting on the app with family a day before — Familiarize yourself with how to mute/unmute yourself, turn the video on/off, share screen, send chat messages, etc.
3. Check internet & microphone connectivity at least 30 minutes before. Keep a backup available beforehand with you in case of last-moment glitches.
4. Join the meeting ID 5 minutes before the start time.
5. Find a good spot in your room – clear of noise or visual distractions.
6. You can even set a virtual background or blur the background while your camera is on, in case you cannot find a suitable place.

During Interview

1. Follow all etiquette similar to offline interviews.
2. Keep your video on throughout the call.
3. Keep your mobile out of your hand’s reach. Put it on silent or DND mode and switch off alarms.
4. Don’t casually check your mobile even if there’s a pause/break due to technical glitches.
5. Don’t get frustrated in case of technical issues. Remember they are external factors on which you have no control. Calmly inform your interviewer about the same, ask for a few minutes, and try alternate options.

So you have solved hundreds of coding problems, brushed up your technical skills, and are ready to rock the interview! Although there is another important aspect that most interviewees ignore when it comes to job interviews – Soft Skills or Basic Etiquette. Interviews are meant to assess how good a fit you are for the specific job opening and organization as a whole and is not just limited to your knowledge, skills, experience, and professional background. Now, where does etiquette come into the picture?