{"id":7690,"date":"2021-03-09T11:40:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T19:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7690"},"modified":"2025-02-15T20:24:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T04:24:33","slug":"best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Way to Plan a Remote Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote interviews have become quite popular due to the recent pandemic. Interviews are an extremely useful tool to judge a candidate\u2019s expertise and capabilities. However, most of us aren\u2019t very familiar with taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/remote-working-tips-how-to-become-friends-with-your-co-workers\/\">remote interviews<\/a> because they weren\u2019t necessary before.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interview helps you to judge whether a candidate is the right fit for your company. That\u2019s why you want to make sure that your remote interview goes as smoothly as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<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<p><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-67b1687abefcb\" 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-67b1687abefcb\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav>\n<ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' >\n<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\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/#1_Plan_the_Interview_out_well_in_advance_to_give_the_candidate_enough_time_to_set_up\" title=\"1. Plan the Interview out well in advance to give the candidate enough time to set up.\u00a0\">1. Plan the Interview out well in advance to give the candidate enough time to set up.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/#2_Have_a_Procedure_ready_in_case_of_any_Technical_Failures\" title=\"2. Have a Procedure ready in case of any Technical Failures.\u00a0\">2. Have a Procedure ready in case of any Technical Failures.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/#3_Screen_Sharing_will_allow_you_to_check_the_Candidate%E2%80%99s_Proficiency_in_certain_tasks\" title=\"3. Screen Sharing will allow you to check the Candidate\u2019s Proficiency in certain tasks.\u00a0\">3. Screen Sharing will allow you to check the Candidate\u2019s Proficiency in certain tasks.\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/#4_Keep_a_Note_of_the_Ability_of_the_Candidate_to_Communicate_Effectively_in_a_Remote_Setting\" title=\"4. Keep a Note of the Ability of the Candidate to Communicate Effectively in a Remote Setting.\u00a0\">4. Keep a Note of the Ability of the Candidate to Communicate Effectively in a Remote Setting.\u00a0<\/a>\n<ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'>\n<li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'>\n<ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'>\n<li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/best-way-to-plan-a-remote-interview\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a bit nervous about conducting your next interview, this blog is for you. We\u2019ve listed all the steps that you need to take to plan your next remote interview:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Plan_the_Interview_out_well_in_advance_to_give_the_candidate_enough_time_to_set_up\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Plan_the_Interview_out_well_in_advance_to_give_the_candidate_enough_time_to_set_up\"><\/span><strong>1. Plan the Interview out well in advance to give the candidate enough time to set up.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-answer-interview-questions-about-teamwork\/\">Remote interviews<\/a> can be quite tricky to arrange because you need a quite empty room to conduct them. This means that you\u2019ll have to be flexible with your interview timings. Try to plan out a schedule for the candidates a week or more in advance. If you do this, your interviewees will have enough time to organize everything or reschedule their interview to a better day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_a_Procedure_ready_in_case_of_any_Technical_Failures\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_a_Procedure_ready_in_case_of_any_Technical_Failures\"><\/span><strong>2. Have a Procedure ready in case of any Technical Failures.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main downfall of remote interviews is the potential for technical failures. There is a multitude of problems that could occur. Your microphone might suddenly stop working, or perhaps the candidate\u2019s internet connection goes off mid-way. A good tip for dealing with these difficulties is to have an alternate way to connect to the person, like their phone number. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadjewelleryskills.com\/buy-xanax\/\">https:\/\/www.cadjewelleryskills.com\/<\/a>) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid wasting too much time, draft a message in advance to inform candidates about what procedure must be followed if the interview has any technical difficulties like a complete loss in connection. Minor issues can be solved on a case-by-case basis. For example, if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/video-interviewing\/\">video interviews<\/a> aren\u2019t crucial, you could continue an interview without it. Just make sure to keep an open line of communications with your candidate so that there\u2019s no confusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Screen_Sharing_will_allow_you_to_check_the_Candidate%E2%80%99s_Proficiency_in_certain_tasks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Screen_Sharing_will_allow_you_to_check_the_Candidate%E2%80%99s_Proficiency_in_certain_tasks\"><\/span><strong>3. Screen Sharing will allow you to check the Candidate\u2019s Proficiency in certain tasks.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some job interviews may require a bit of hands-on work to test the candidate\u2019s abilities properly. This can seem hard to do during a remote interview, but there is a solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many online video calling apps let you share your screen. Therefore, if you want to check how the person works on a certain task, you could ask them to share their screen. Inform the candidate about this test in advance so that they can keep all the necessary tools available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Keep_a_Note_of_the_Ability_of_the_Candidate_to_Communicate_Effectively_in_a_Remote_Setting\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Keep_a_Note_of_the_Ability_of_the_Candidate_to_Communicate_Effectively_in_a_Remote_Setting\"><\/span><strong>4. Keep a Note of the Ability of the Candidate to Communicate Effectively in a Remote Setting.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve started to organize remote interviews, then there is a high chance that your company is moving towards remote working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that case, you must check how well your candidate can communicate via digital platforms. You could ask them how familiar they are with certain applications and what tools they would be most comfortable using. Just be sure that your candidate is able to maintain an open line of communication because that is one of the most crucial components of any remote workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately remote interviews aren\u2019t vastly different from office interviews. Simply be prepared to reschedule an interview, should you need it. Additionally, you\u2019ll want to ensure that the person has all the tools necessary to work remotely, so ask questions that will allow you to confirm this. Just keep all the tips above in mind and approach this new form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-stay-positive-while-working-from-home\/\">interview-taking with confidence<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s 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. Here at BCJobs, we understand that looking for a job is difficult. To support our candidates, we recently launched a podcast to help you stand out during your job application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to weekly episodes on our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hear what recruiters are thinking and what companies look for when considering their next hire.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote interviews have become quite popular due to the recent pandemic. Interviews are an extremely useful tool to judge a candidate\u2019s expertise and capabilities. However, most of us aren\u2019t very familiar with taking remote interviews because they weren\u2019t necessary before.\u00a0An interview helps you to judge whether a candidate is the right fit for your company. 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