The pandemic has changed the course of almost everything in the world now. Not only has it changed the work culture, but also the way people are selected for a job. Earlier, every company’s HR took at least one in-person interview before hiring, to understand the candidate better. Nowadays, as we move towards becoming digitally enabled, it has become quite tricky to understand the candidate behind the camera in an online mode.
From a recruiter’s perspective, it's difficult to find the right candidate for the desired position. On the other hand, looking from a candidate’s point of view, it's hard to understand what the recruiter is looking for. Let's look at the five best ways to ace such remote interviews:
It is important to choose a proper location from where you will be taking your interview, within a calm and controlled environment. The candidate’s environment plays a major role in putting a good first impression on the recruiter’s mind. Additionally, ensure that both connectivity and audio quality are not compromised. For which just using a good web conferencing software is not enough. Invest in speech enhancement technology like claerityai, which eliminates all sorts of background sounds and improves voice quality for crystal clear audio communication.
Make sure that you log in to your device at least 10 to 15 minutes in advance to avoid the possibility of any issues being caused by your electronic device. Being all set-in advance to greet the recruiter with a smile when they join the virtual conference, creates a good impression of the candidate.
Keep your device fully charged so that you don’t have to run for the charger in the middle of the interview. Make sure that you have a stable internet connection and that your device is working properly. Also, it is a good idea to invest in good quality audio and video devices, such as, an HD webcam and a noise cancelling plus voice enhancement technology can ensure that human speech remains the focus of the conversation.
You have come through to the remote interview process because of your skills and experience. Make sure that you showcase who you are. The recruiter needs to know your achievements. Tell them about your skills and major projects worked on in recent years or what you have learned over the years. Remember that every little thing that is spoken during the remote interview counts.
When we are on call with our family and friends, we are quite calm and easy to communicate with. However, during a professional setting, we tend to get nervous. Think positive and positive things will happen to you, just like acing your remote interview. If you still feel nervous, you can also try practicing via. a mock session with your friends. It will prepare you for the big picture and indeed give you confidence.
