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The biggest mistake you can make with a virtual interview is not taking it seriously. In the past, phone interviews were used primarily for screening. 

Those days are over.

Unfortunately, many candidates fail to adequately prepare for virtual interviews. 

This is a big mistake. One that may kill their chances of moving forward.  

Today, candidates may have several virtual interviews before being invited in for an interview.  

—A brief phone screening interview with a recruiter or HR associate

—A longer phone or video interview with senior HR personnel

—A phone or video interview with the hiring manager’s assistant or someone else on the team

—A phone or video interview with the hiring manager

While these steps are a generalization, the point is that you should expect to have 2 to 3 phone or video interviews before meeting anyone in person.

Virtual interviews are more convenient for the employer. For one thing, they save busy hiring managers time. 

Most candidates would rather meet in person. They feel that they make a better impression in person. And they probably do. 

In this session you’ll learn 5 ways to improve your chances of having a successful virtual interview. 

#1 Choose a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted or overheard. Avoid anywhere on your employer’s premises. 

#2 If you’re scheduled for a phone interview make sure you are someplace where you will have good cell reception.

#3 Research the company just as you would before an in-person meeting to avoid looking like the lazy candidate. 

#4 Prepare notes and keep a copy of them and your resume nearby during your call. 

#5 Know your resume cold. Be prepared to answer questions about your claims on LinkedIn and other social media sites too.

Remember each person in the chain has the option to recommend that you move forward. Or not. When I was a recruiter, I wrote a 1 page “report” about each candidate I interviewed and submitted it to the hiring manager along with the candidate’s resume.

You’ll probably have at least 2 to 3 virtual interviews before getting a face-to-face meeting. Prepare ahead so you can make each one of them count.  

** Please note that while Skype is used as an example in this episode, there are many other video platforms used by employers. 

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