{"id":7403,"date":"2020-08-02T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T21:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7403"},"modified":"2021-09-09T21:09:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T04:09:55","slug":"how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Succeed in a Remote Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the words of the famous musician Mr. Dylan, \u2018the times they are a-changin\u2019. Not so long ago, it seemed as if all you needed to succeed in an interview was to shake the right hand. Now, the social and professional dance has become increasingly complex. Multiple interviewing stages, circus hoops, the right hobbies and an alignment of the stars seem to be the current interviewing trend. Or at least that\u2019s how it feels.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a0b22aaa02e6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a0b22aaa02e6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#Advice_on_How_to_Succeed_in_Interviews\" title=\"Advice on How to Succeed in Interviews\">Advice on How to Succeed in Interviews<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#1_Check_your_video_audio_and_internet_quality\" title=\"1. Check your video, audio and internet quality\">1. Check your video, audio and internet quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#2_Ensure_Your_Home_is_Interview-Friendly\" title=\"2. Ensure Your Home is Interview-Friendly\">2. Ensure Your Home is Interview-Friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#3_Dress_Professionally_%E2%80%94_As_You_Would_For_In-person_Interviews\" title=\"3. Dress Professionally \u2014 As You Would For In-person Interviews\">3. Dress Professionally \u2014 As You Would For In-person Interviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#4_Practice_Your_Interviewing_Skills\" title=\"4. Practice Your Interviewing Skills\">4. Practice Your Interviewing Skills<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-succeed-in-a-remote-job-interview\/#About_BC_Jobs\" title=\"About BC Jobs\">About BC Jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Thankfully, we\u2019re here to tell you that though it may be slightly more complex, it is manageable and not as complicated as it may feel.<\/p>\n<p>There are truly only a few things particular to remote or virtual interviews. Most of your in-person interviewing skills will translate to video with a few tweaks. If you need to practice your basic interviewing skills, here are 4 tips on how to succeed in job interviews.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice_on_How_to_Succeed_in_Interviews\"><\/span>Advice on How to Succeed in Interviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_your_video_audio_and_internet_quality\"><\/span><strong>1. Check your video, audio and internet quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, ensure that you have the right technology, software and internet connection. You do not want to be interrupted halfway through your interview by failed tech, or experience difficulties in starting the video call. It will speak volumes if your technology is outdated, or you didn\u2019t put in the effort to secure a good internet connection. Ensure that you have previously tested out the software you will be using for the interview, whether it\u2019s FaceTime, Zoom or any other program. Check the camera quality, make sure you are visible and not blurred out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ensure_Your_Home_is_Interview-Friendly\"><\/span><strong>2. Ensure Your Home is Interview-Friendly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having an interview-appropriate setting will show your potential employer that you are both prepared and competent. Make sure that you have proper lighting on your face, natural lighting will work the best. Check out some specific lighting and video-call tips <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/life-style\/tips-not-crap-facetime-article-1.2719109\">here<\/a>. Make sure you have a clean and quiet environment. Avoid bedrooms and stick to a more professional setting, such as an office or living room.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dress_Professionally_%E2%80%94_As_You_Would_For_In-person_Interviews\"><\/span><strong>3. Dress Professionally \u2014 As You Would For In-person Interviews<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Third, make sure you dress appropriately for the call, though the format may tempt you to believe presentation doesn\u2019t matter &#8211; it does! Take a look at The Balance\u2019s suggestions for interview clothing. Make sure you aim for business professional, not comfy lounge wear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Practice_Your_Interviewing_Skills\"><\/span><strong>4. Practice Your Interviewing Skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fourth, remember that your interview skills matter as much in a remote interview as in person. One of the trickiest things in a video call is eye contact! Remember that to make \u2018eye contact\u2019 with your interviewer, stare into your camera, don\u2019t look at your screen the whole time. As video calls can sometimes lag, make sure you allow the interviewer to finish their question, and take a second before you answer. That pause will make sure you don\u2019t accidentally interrupt your interviewer and give you time to reflect on the question. Don\u2019t be afraid of some pauses.<\/p>\n<p>Best of luck on your remote interview, be yourself and let it shine!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-be-a-better-at-home-worker\/\">How To Be A Better At-Home Worker<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_BC_Jobs\"><\/span><strong><em>About BC Jobs<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\">BCjobs.ca<\/a> is Western Canada&#8217;s largest job board, with majority of the jobs coming from Vancouver. For nearly 20 years, BC Jobs has connected job candidates with companies looking to add talent to their team. If your team is looking to recruit, BCJobs.ca is the right tool for you. Our job board has not slowed down during COVID at all; in fact, it as accelerated and grown through virtual career fairs, branding, and partnerships. Contact us at community@bcjobs.ca today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the words of the famous musician Mr. Dylan, \u2018the times they are a-changin\u2019. Not so long ago, it seemed as if all you needed to succeed in an interview was to shake the right hand. Now, the social and professional dance has become increasingly complex. 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