| Online Interview Tip #1: Clear all background clutter | | | | you let your dog out before the interview. |
| An employer can't see your home of office, but they | | | | Online Interview Tip #5: Arrive early |
| can see what is behind you! Make sure you set up in | | | | Again, this is a professional interview! You wouldn't be |
| an area where an employer won't be distracted by | | | | late to an in-person interview so why would you be |
| the scenery behind you. | | | | late to an online interview? Remember, it is better |
| Online Interview Tip #2: Imagine you are having an | | | | for you to arrive early than have the employer sit |
| in-person interview | | | | there waiting for you! Start off on a good note, |
| Just because the interview takes place online doesn't | | | | log-in first! |
| mean it isn't an interview. Employers are going to be | | | | Online Interview Tip #6: Test your camera and |
| just as critical, if not more, during an online interview. | | | | microphone |
| Take a few extra moments to tidy up and your hair | | | | Make sure your camera and microphone are properly |
| and if appropriate, put on that suit or dress blouse. | | | | installed and working prior to the interview. Also, |
| Online Interview Tip #3: Set up in a quiet area | | | | make sure the camera is aimed at your face and not |
| You may be in a home or office but this is still a | | | | at the wall or your lap! It is also important to make |
| professional interview. Try to avoid being cut-off by | | | | sure you have the proper microphone selected under |
| dogs barking or cats meowing, phones ringing or | | | | Settings on your interview screen. It won't help if the |
| even a car alarm. Try to avoid putting yourself in a | | | | employer can't hear what you are saying. |
| situation you may regret. | | | | Online Interview Tip #7: Look at the camera |
| Online Interview Tip #4: Lock yourself in a room | | | | The computer can't see you but the webcam can! |
| I don't mean literally. Just make sure you are free | | | | As hard as it is to do, look into the camera when |
| from interruptions. Your children will have to wait for | | | | you are speaking and at the computer when the |
| lunch, your cat can't sit on your lap and make sure | | | | employer is speaking! |