Since 2020, many companies have moved away from the traditional face-to-face interview and now depend on and value the rise of the digital age to help them in their hiring process. A Zoom interview typically follows a telephone interview and precedes the face-to-face meeting, making it a crucial stage in progressing to the next phase.
In this article, we will discuss how best to prepare for an initial Zoom or online platform interview with a potential employer.
There are some more technical aspects to prepare for alongside the actual job role when prepping for an online interview. Interviews can often feel daunting and can lead some people into the dreaded cycle of procrastination!
But, with some focus and by taking things step by step, you really can become a pro at preparing for success!
Preparing for a Zoom interview is crucial as it is usually the initial or secondary interaction with a potential employer. It comes after submitting your job application and possibly having a phone conversation. If you are prepping for a telephone interview, please read our article Prep for First Telephone Interview.
Make sure you have the following details in check, ahead of your upcoming interview.
You have already researched the company when making your initial job application, but you now need to conduct further research.
You should treat this online interview as if it were an in person face-to-face interview and research the following:
Interviews are a two-way street, and at the end of an interview, it’s highly likely that you’ll be given the chance to ask any questions you may have.
It’s important to make sure you have prepared an area to take the online interview. You should think about finding a space that has the following:
Practice makes perfect! Practice by answering some interview questions you may have prepped for. You could also:
Make sure you have everything you need to hand:
Make sure you are ready at least 10-15 minutes before the interview is due to take place. This will help settle any nerves and will allow you to go over notes, take some deep breaths.
When the zoom interview has begun, you can:
Once the interview has been completed. It is a good idea to thank the employer and ask when you can expect to find out the outcome and next steps following your interview. You can then:
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Read the following article to find out more information about prepping for a first Telephone Interview: “Prep for First Telephone Interview”
