As of: February 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m
By: Marco Blanco Ucles
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Interviews in the working world are increasingly taking place online.
As an applicant, there are several points that you must consider.
The world is becoming more and more digital – in all areas.
Application processes are also adapting to increasing digitalization.
Nowadays, interviews are increasingly no longer conducted in person, but rather virtually.
This saves candidates who live further away from having to travel.
In general, online job interviews are less time-consuming than face-to-face meetings.
Of course, applicants want to shine and avoid mistakes.
Even a virtual conversation needs to be well prepared
However, applicants often make the mistake of letting their preparation slide in advance of an online interview - definitely not recommended.
Even with a virtual job interview, you as an applicant have to take many things into account in order to make a good impression on the HR manager or future boss.
Five of them are shown to you in this article.
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Interviews are increasingly taking place online - there are a few points to keep in mind.
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1. The technology must function perfectly
Wobbly WiFi connection or a router that keeps crashing?
If this is the case in your apartment, have the interview at a different location.
Because nothing is worse in an online meeting than a participant's Internet connection being broken.
It may also be that your private laptop cannot handle certain programs.
That's why you should download the software a few days in advance and familiarize yourself with the most important functions, recommends
computerwoche.de
.
2. Optimize sound and video quality
In addition to a stable internet connection, the sound and video quality of the applicant also play a crucial role.
If your equipment is outdated and does not guarantee good quality, you should get new one in advance of the interview.
This is by no means a one-day investment.
In today's working world, online meetings are the order of the day, so in the long run you will need a good headset and a webcam anyway.
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3. Dress like you would for a face-to-face interview
A chic shirt or blouse on top and sweatpants on the bottom?
Not a good idea!
Unforeseen things can happen in every job interview - for example, you have to collect missing documents.
Then it would make a maximum bad impression if the potential employer saw your casual clothing.
Stepstone
advises: “The dress code for job interviews also applies online – you should dress seriously and formally.
Not just the upper body, but the entire body.”
4. Practice the conversation situation in advance
Especially if you have not yet come into contact with online job interviews, the situation alone in front of the laptop may be unusual for you.
That's why stepstone
recommends
simulating and rehearsing the interview in advance, for example with family members or friends.
They can then give you honest feedback on content, gestures and facial expressions.
5. Show presence in front of the screen
Just as with an on-site interview, you should also make yourself present virtually, as you ultimately want to promote yourself in order to get the job.
Particularly important according to
the job teaser
: “Maintain eye contact with the person you are talking to and let your facial expressions speak for themselves.
You appear more personable with an open look and a smile on your face.” Also pay attention to an upright posture, which exudes self-confidence and concentration.