Capitol Tech-Navigating Virtual Interviews.pptx

Slides from a presentation by Bill Gibbs for students participating in Capitol Technology University's 2024 Career Days activities. Features tips and pointers on how to successfully conduct virtual employment interviews.

1. Navigating Virtual Interviews: Avoiding Failed Interviews and Conducting Ones that Result in Job Offers Presented by Bill Gibbs, [email protected]

2. My Name is Brad Pitt!

3. Navigating Virtual Interviews: Avoiding Failed Interviews and Conducting Ones that Result in Job Offers Presented by Bill Gibbs, [email protected]

4. Agenda Before the Interview During the Interview After the Interview Final Thoughts

5. 1. Before the Interview

6. Do these things before you even THINK about logging in!

7. “Pre-pre” interview pointers Do your homework Anticipate the questions Be prepared with your questions Read over all emails/study voice messages from your recruiter Double check the platform, URL, time, date and time zone Remember the purpose of the interview

8. 10 Pre-interview tips

9. What Harvard Business Review learned… HBR studied 513 virtual interviews 72% did not get offers…but 4/5 of those appeared distracted, unengaged or otherwise did a poor job Candidates who displayed confidence, were able to communicate well and established rapport got offers Successful candidates mastered 10 tips

10. Pre-interview pointers (1st five) Think about what you will wear Create a set Find your happy (and quiet) place free of unexpected guests or ambient audio Check your lighting Do a speed test

11. Pre-interview pointers (second five) Prepare for the unexpected Master the platform Turn off notifications and silence your phone Get good hardware Position the webcam

12. 2. During the Interview

13. What Harvard Business Review learned… 8 of 10 unsuccessful candidates did not make adequate eye contact 9 of 10 who were successful conversed in a natural, candid way 9 of 10 who were successful used hand gestures Speaking too quickly makes interviewers irritable

14. Interview pointers (1st five) Show up on time…but not too early Keep notes handy, but don’t refer to them too often Keep calm Monitor your pace and don’t get too fast Use hand gestures

15. Interview pointers (2nd five) Look into your webcam, not at yourself No monologues. Spark conversations Be interested and ask questions Find common interests Have fun!

16. 3. After the interview

17. Follow up! This is the final, but crucial, step and tells a lot about your level of diligence and your true interest in getting the job.

18. 4. Final thoughts

19. Resources Here are some excellent web-based resources that will provide more info. Harvard Business Review: hbr.org/2021/03/4-tips-to-nail-a-virtual-job-interview Indeed: www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/virtual-interview Capitol Bank: www.capitalonecareers.com/7-tips-to-nail-your-virtual-interview-101-cul-cdev Northeastern University Graduate Program: graduate.northeastern.edu/resources/virtual-interview-tips/ Michael Page Blog: www.michaelpage.com.au/advice/career-advice/interview/job-interview-tips-how-navigate-virtual-interviews Handshake: joinhandshake.com/blog/students/how-to-make-a-good-impression-in-a-virtual-job-interview/ Helpscout : www.helpscout.com/blog/remote-job-interview-best-practices/

20. Thank you… and good luck to you!