Relocate to a quiet, distraction-free, area of your home.
If you have pets, kids, a spouse, or even a roommate, make sure that you are in a quiet area of your home. Trying to hear someone on the phone or via video conference when there is a lot going on in the background can be very distracting and honestly a little annoying. You want to understand them and they want to understand you, set yourself up for success by ensuring your meeting is distraction-free (at least on your part).
Troubleshoot and research BEFORE you log in to the interview.
You should always know what program you will be utilizing before you get started. Some programs require a download some can use the browser, finding this out as you try to log on could potentially cause you to arrive late for your interview. What kind of impression does that make? Not a good one, right?
Hardwire into your router with an Ethernet cable.
If you are worried about your internet connection, or WiFi connection, or even if you just want to make sure that there are no hiccups with service during your small screen debut, hardwire into your router directly.
This is a new age of possibilities within technology. If you asked our parents or grandparents if they would have ever thought that you could apply for jobs, interview for jobs, and work from home I bet they would say “not in my wildest dreams!” There are tons of pros and cons that come along with that. Do your research, test your technology, and remember to smile- you’ve got this!
Follow up.
Just because you have done your interview virtually doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t follow up or send a thank you note. Just like in a regular interview in person, on-site, you want to make a lasting impression, in a good way. So don’t leave out this final piece of the interview process.