"Virtual Interview Hacks: How to Impress on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams"
As we know that the world is changing on daily basis and becoming digital and modern day by day. Most of the companies now rely on virtual interviews on platforms like Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams. The questions may be same as of face to face interviews but the new format creates unique challanges like internet glitches, camera presence and digital first impression.
Beside all of this i have a good news for you. By adopting some smarter strategies you can stand in a virtual interview and will impress your interviewers. Below i am giving you some pro tips and strategies that will help you to be successful in a virtual interview.
(1-) Set The Stage Like A Pro:-
Your background speaks more louder about you as you think.
(1-) Organize Your Space: A neat, clean and neutral background reflects your professionalism. (2-) Importance Of Lightening: A good natural light from front side is best. If you don't have it than just place a lamp. (3-) Camera Height: Place your camera at the level of your eye to avoid unflattering angles. A book stack or PC stand works well.
(2-) Master Your Tech Beforehand:-
There nothing exists that crashes confidence more as compared to audio and video issues or glitches. Below are microsoft team and google meet interview hacks:-
(1-) Check Your Internet Connection: Go through a speed test or try to use ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi. (2-) Test Your Platform: No matter you are on zoom or google meet. Just login a day before and check for updates. (3-) Use Quality Audio: Try to use a decent USB microphone or headphones instead of relying on simple laptop audio. (4-) Have A Backup Plan: You should have a hot-spot connection from phone during interview as a backup if wi-fi cuts off.
(3-) Dress The Part - Even Virtually:-
It is normal to do a casual dressing as you are giving interview from home but clothing reflects how you feel and perform.
(1-) Try to wear plain colors as patterns don't look clear on camera. (2-) Just wear a complete dress instead of wearing just the top part. Just top wearing will cause embracement if they ask to stand up. (3-) Try to match your outfit with the industry. Like a finance role wear formal dress.
(4-) Perfect Your On-Camera Body Language:-
Mostly the virtual interviewers reduces the physical presence but the body language still matters alot. Below are Virtual body language interview tips:-
(1-) Look into the camera during the interview instead of staring at your own image. Try to mentain an eye-contact. (2-) Sit straight and upright and don't lean too much close to camera. (3-) Use your hand gestures on some moments. Small movements will make it look natural but don't try to overload it. (4-) Nod your head a little bit to show them your presence as you are listening.
(5-) Sharpen Your Answers With The STAR Method:-
The interviewers expect strong, structured and confident answers. The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) works best in virtual interviews because it keeps your answers to the point. Below are STAR method interview answers. For Example:-
(1-) Situation: In my last role, client satisfaction suddenly dropped and our team had to respond. (2-) Task: I was the one who was responsible for recognizing the cause. (3-) Action: I set up client surveys and weekly review calls. (4-) Result: Within a month client satisfaction increased up to 35 percent.
(6-) Manage The Digital Awkwardness:-
When you are giving a virtual interview you may face lags or weird silence that gives a bad impression. Below i am telling you how to handle that:-
(1-) Pause a little or show a slight silence after completing your answer. This will avoid your talk over the interviewer. (2-) Try to handle the glitches respectfully and gracefully. Like you can say that "Looks like the audio lagged. Would you like me to repeat? ". (3-) Try to mute yourself according to a strategy. When you are not speaking mute yourself. This step will avoid the background noise during an interview.
(7-) Prepare Smart Questions To Ask:-
Mostly the interviewers judged the candidates by the questions they ask instead of the answers they give. Below i am giving you some important questions to ask in interview.
(1-) What qualities do you prefer in someone working with your team? (2-) What steps do you take to mentain a team culture in remote environments? (3-) What will be the success of this role in the first 90 days?
These questions will reflect that you are not just in thoughts of job but you have already rise in it.
(8-) Follow Up Thoughtfully:-
Your impression just don't end when you click the button of "Leave Meeting". Below are virtual interview tips:-
(1-) Send the interviewers a personalized thank-you email with in 24 hours after interview. (2-) Highlight a specific good point of the interview. It will show that you were present and listening to them. (3-) Try to keep that e-mail compact and warm. For example: "I really enjoyed our conservation and very much pleased to know that how our company is making rapid progress in remote work culture. It give perfect way that how can i collaborate perfectly".
If you want to avoid the 5 common mistakes most people make during interviews. Than read our previous blog by clicking the button below:-
To be successfull in a virtual interview is a lot more than answering questions. It is something connected to represent yourself in a unique digital environment. From setting up your background to the body language each and everything reflects your personality. Every small thing reflects the impression you leave. With the help of all details i shared you will not only get successful in virtual interview but also you will avoid small mistakes that will help you to stand out as someone who is confident and ready to stand out in today's digital workplace.
