Many organizations have adapted their hiring processes to an online format. Phone and video interviews as well as virtual assessments are now standard practices in a post-pandemic job market. Here are a few resources to help career professionals and their clients excel in virtual interviews and evaluations.
Tips/Guides
Dress for the (remote) job you want (Harvard Business Review)
Recommendations on clothing and backdrops based on findings from a March-April 2020 survey about virtual meetings.
20 best video interview tips that will land you the job (The Muse)
Tips for video interviews, covering technical setup, professional attire and effective communication strategies to help jobseekers stand out and make a strong impression.
10 tips for remote job interviews (PC Mag)
This piece offers pointers on professional etiquette before, during and after the meeting.
10 ways to get into a positive mindset before your remote job interview (Hays)
Recommended actions to deal with pre-interview nerves and log on with a positive attitude.
7 Body Language Tips for a Video Interview (Flex Jobs)
Guidance on body language during a video interview, such as eye contact, posture and gestures.
What is a job simulation and how can you prepare for one? (Glassdoor)
A general overview of the types of job simulation formats to help jobseekers demonstrate their competencies to potential employers.
How to spot a good company culture in remote interviews (Siliconrepublic)
Without face-to-face contact, jobseekers can look out for a few virtual signs to determine if the company is the right fit for them.
Zoom Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid (The Balance)
This piece offers guidance on avoiding common mistakes during virtual interviews and offers tips to make a lasting impression on hiring managers.
22 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Nail the Call (The Muse)
Advice to help jobseekers leverage their tone and voice as well as their surrounding environment during the interview.
AI Interviews
How to Prepare for an AI Interview (The Big Interview)
This piece explains AI interviews, tips to prepare for AI interviews and how to succeed in them.
12 Tips for One-Way Video Interview Success (Job Hunt)
Advice to jobseekers on how to prepare for pre-recorded interviews.
Your next job interviewer may be with ‘Alex’, the AI interviewer (Forbes)
This piece explores how AI is transforming the hiring process with automated interviewers that conduct real-time video interviews, alleviate HR burdens and increase hiring efficiency. The article delves into the benefits and potential concerns of AI in recruitment, highlighting its impact on both jobseekers and HR professionals.
The job applicants shut out by AI: ‘The interviewer sounded like Siri’ (The Guardian)
This article examines the rise of artificial intelligence in job interviews and the challenges it poses for candidates. It dives into experiences with AI interviewers, the ethical implications of AI in hiring, and how both employers and jobseekers are adapting to this technology. This piece also examines the potential biases of AI systems.
Courses
Advanced Interviewing Techniques (Coursera)
The last module of this five-week course explores strategies to help jobseekers communicate clearly and confidently over the phone. The free course also covers other topics on answering popular interview questions.
Virtual Online Job Interviews 2024: Techniques + Strategies (Udemy)
This three-hour, on-demand course is designed to help jobseekers learn the nuances of online interviews, offering guidance on setting up a virtual environment, handling technical issues and enhancing communication skills. The course covers various topics from optimizing audio, video and lighting, to developing impactful verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Virtual job interviews for non-native English speakers (LinkedIn Learning)
This course is designed to help non-native English speakers navigate the challenges of interviewing in English, especially in an online setting. The course provides advice on technical troubleshooting, language tips and examples for answering common interview questions. Library card holders may be able to access the course for free.
Interview preparation tools
Introducing new ways to get ready for the virtual job interview (LinkedIn)
LinkedIn advanced the launch of its interview preparation tools to help jobseekers in a post-pandemic landscape. The first tool allows hiring managers to request video introductions, which gives candidates the opportunity to stand out before formal interviews. The second tool enables jobseekers to practise answering questions and receive AI-powered feedback instantly.
Interview Warmup (Google)
Google’s Interview Warmup tool offers a way to practise answering common interview questions and receive insights on responses. Developed by industry experts, the questions are categorized by specific industries such project management, data analytics and cybersecurity, as well as a general category. Answers are transcribed in real time, allowing users to review their responses. This tool helps jobseekers build confidence in interviewing and identify areas for improvement.
Big Interview: Interview Simulator
Big Interview offers a comprehensive range of resources, including an interview simulator. The simulator provides job-specific, simulated interview environments for over 1,000 jobs across more than 100 industries. Job seekers receive immediate AI-powered feedback, which includes detailed insights on their responses, body language, vocabulary use, filler words and eye contact, along with tips for improvement. While full access requires a subscription, some universities and libraries offer free access to their students, alumni and members.
With files from Katrina Rozal.
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