Successful Job Interview via Webcam

In the digital age, it will be more and more common for employers to offer a job interview via webcam, especially Skype. This approach has the advantage for both the employer and the employee to be able to meet anywhere - virtually speaking - avoiding travel. In addition, it allows the employer to get an idea of ​​the candidate more accurate than by telephone interview.

What are the rules for interviews 3.0?

1 - Differentiate between personal and professional environment

The big difference of a webcam interview is that it takes place at home. The risk is that you behave like you are at home.

So prepare your environment at best so that it does not penalize you in any way. So the room where you are located must:

* be calm;

* be as neutral as possible;

* reflect your seriousness (row and clean);

* allow focusing attention on you and not on a detail of the piece;

* be sufficiently enlightened for you to be clearly seen.

Important: set your webcam so that the recruiter does not see your face close up, your ceiling and your feet.

Finally, since you will not be able to submit your resume by hand, consider sending it shortly before the interview and invite the recruiter to read it.

2 - Check that everything works before interview

No items should interrupt your interview. Do not forget to test:

* the webcam;

* the mic;

* the internet connection.

Do not forget to close all the web pages that could divert your attention from the conversation! A pop-up may distract you or interfere with the interview.

A problem occurs that you are not the cause: Always keep a phone near you to contact the recruiter if there is a problem. This implies taking his contact information at the beginning of the interview and it will show your ability to anticipate and react.

3 - Be like a regular interview

* Wear clean, tailored clothing (shirt, suit, tailor, etc.).

* Look after your haircut.

* Speak correctly and express yourself clearly and strongly, articulating.

* Stand straight without looking stilted, do not swing in your chair and do not trip your hand or object.

* Smile and show yourself alive.

Good to know: to give the impression to the interlocutor you are looking at, look at the webcam instead of your screen.

Finally, after your interview, make sure to send a mail of thanks to the interviewer in which you remind him of your availabilities.