How to Ace Your Remote Interview

If you think a video call is just like an in-person interview, think again

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I f you’re interviewing for a remote role, your interviewer is going to be trying to answer several questions about you: Can you perform the tasks required for the job? Will you fit with the company culture? Can you survive and thrive as a remote worker?

While this article won’t help you with the first two points, it will most definitely help you nail the last one.

Take it seriously

As you get ready for your interview, keep in mind that the basics are the same. This is a “real” interview. Do your research on the company. Have your talking points and examples ready to go. As a faculty manager for Kaplan Test Prep, I spent many years interviewing people via video call. I had a small window to figure out if the person staring at me through the screen was worth the time, money, and training I would invest in them. I never once hired someone who didn’t take the interview seriously. Your interviewer won’t either.

While virtual interviews share the same basic components of an in-person interview, the medium adds a layer of complexity that can trip up the unwary.

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