Consequenty, the Corona Virus Pandemic has caused a global shot-down to employment. Most employees have as a matter of fact, retrenched her workforce to withstand the emerging global economic downslide.

However, some employers are ceasing this opportunity to manpower their operations for this period and after. They have resorted to online employment and Virtual Interview to recruiting staff.  Also, some companies are currently working from home, meetings are done, jobs are delivered online, board meetings, etc. Most of which are done with just a laptop or phone. This article will also be helpful to this class of people.

 ExamBase Resources haven done her research and gathered lots of information in this regard, have decided to share some Points to Note before YOUR VIRTUAL INTERVIEW.

1. RESEARCH YOUR EMPLOYER/COMPANY

This is usually expected of employees. An indept knowledge and credible understanding of your employer makes it easy for self confidence and boldness. You should have a fair knowledge of your employers line of business, operations, head office, some key officers and how you can fit in. This shows how proactive you are, and would be when employed.

2. PRACTICE BODY LANGUAGE

On Virtual interview, the employers could only see from your shoulders upwards. This means whatever your eyes, nose, chin, jaw, ear etc reacts or signs, is a signal. You are expected to show confidence, professionalism, maturity and good articulation.

3. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY

For the fact that you would probably be interviewed at the comfort of your home, does not warrant a non-corporate top or shirt. Do not use house wears. dress professionally. This also extends to having a good background check for the interview.

4. MINIMISE BACKGROUND DISTRACTION

Before the commencement of the interview, ensure that there is no standing or incoming distraction. Possibly lock your door, put the kids away, ensure the noise level is almost zero and be audible enough.

5. TEST YOUR TECHNOLOGY

 Virtual interview is basically the use of technology for interview. These includes: Laptop/phone, power supply, Headphone/earphone etc. Before the commencement of the interview, ensure all devices are functional, a durable power supply, and an audible headphone.

6. KNOW THE ANSWERS TO COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

There are common interview questions which the employers believe that you know, and thus would be disappointed when you do not know them. Click here to get some of these interview questions and answers.

7. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ZOOM AND SKYPE

These are the most used Video Chat Platforms which are often in use for virtual interviews. Download them, practice and understand how it works and how to use them.