#004 How To Interview Well Virtually And In-Person To Get The Job

When interviewing for other positions inside your existing company, it’s good to also interview externally as well. This way, if you have other job offers, you can use their “potential salary” as leverage in your existing one. 

Point #1 – Interviewing over the phone

It’s important to speak clearly over the phone. Without the ability to see you, making sure our speech is understood is very important. 

A few studies referenced in this Scientific American article show that dressing up increases abstract thinking and certain types of dress can increase testosterone and build confidence.

Practice “autonomically optimized respiration” two minutes before your call. That’s a fancy way of saying take long breaths slowly. On average that’s around 6-10 breaths a minute (long inhale and exhale = 1 breath). 

When finishing the interview, thank them for their time and ask for next steps. Show interest in moving forward.

Always follow up with an email that day thanking them for their time and asking for next steps.

Point #2 – Interviewing over webcam

Everything that applies for interviewing on the phone also applies here

Be in a well-lit room. Your video quality will depend highly on light and this is now your first impression many times. Nothing helps video look better than good lighting! Natural light is always the best!

Make sure you are in a clean space. Clutter will affect your state of mind and can be subconsciously distracting during the interview. Lots of objects in the background can be distracting for the people interviewing you as well.

Be at your computer 10 minutes prior to the call with everything set to go. Join the virtual room 2 minutes early to show punctuality. This way you pop up as soon as they do.

Dress the same as if you were having the interview in person.

Be genuine but remember to be animated. Don’t sit too stiffly. It will make you seem more engaging.

Try shoot your camera angle straight on. Do not settle for a camera angle that is shooting upwards to you. This angle can be unflattering and give a view of nasal passages and make your face appear strangely.

Try not to wear patterns on dresses or ties as they tend not to look as flattering on most webcams. Stick to solid colors.

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