Tips for Virtual Interviews

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Many employers are conducting virtual interviews to continue hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, but you may be wondering how to stand out on a video call. Tune in to the virtual workshop on what to do before, during and after an interview to make a good impression.

0:00 Welcome
2:14 Virtual Hiring Tour
4:10 Preparing for a virtual interview
4:28 Read the job description and event details
5:33 Research the company
6:56 Tailor your resume
8:08 Work on your elevator pitch
9:20 Use your resume as a guide
9:46 Prepare at least one question
10:43 Test your tech
11:09 General best practices
14:18 Technology best practices
16:09 Virtual Interview Platform
18:29 Using Zoom for interviews
18:53 Set the stage
19:55 Body language
21:10 Maximize your wait time
21:52 If something goes wrong
22:08 Video or audio interruption
22:25 Noise interruption
22:43 Someone unexpectedly enters the room
23:14 Follow up with a thank you email
23:40 Q&A
24:00 What is the best practice for creating eye contact virtually?
25:19 What can interviewers expect in a virtual mixer?
26:42 Is it okay to have notes and refer to them in a video interview?
28:25 Should we use virtual backgrounds?
29:17 What is your advice to older workers?
31:23 More information

Here are the links posted “in the chat” during this webinar for further learning:
– What Are Job Requirements?: indeed.com
– The Complete Guide to Researching a Company: indeed.com
– 10 Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job: indeed.com
– How to Give an Elevator Pitch (With Examples): indeed.com
– 10 Questions to Ask After an Interview: indeed.com
– Video Interview Guide: Tips for a Successful Interview: indeed.com
– 18 Tips for Succeeding During Your Zoom Interview: indeed.com
– How to Write an Interview Thank You Email: Tips and Example: indeed.com
– Avoiding Ageism Job Cast: indeed.com

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