在当前时代获得梦想中的工作并非易事，您需要在很多领域都表现出色。您出色的简历肯定会产生影响；然而，语言技巧仍然是最重要的。面对面以及虚拟工作面试都是如此。目前的情况表明，虚拟面试(virtual interviews)和视频介绍将是未来几年最重要的招聘方式。
越来越多的组织现在正在使用视频面试来筛选各种职位的候选人。这不仅具有成本效益，而且对于面试官和候选人来说都是一种节省时间和舒适的选择。
虚拟工作面试技巧
首先，了解当今可用的各种视频会议平台(video conferencing platforms)，组织可以使用这些平台来面试候选人。这些工具通常很复杂并且对用户非常友好。然而，挑战在于习惯于巧妙地使用这些工具，并对面试官产生持久的影响，就像面对面的互动一样。
因此(Hence)，在了解准备虚拟工作面试的方法之前，以下是视频面试期间出现的具体挑战的一瞥。
您在虚拟工作面试中可能面临的挑战以及如何避免它们
1]技术故障(Technical glitches)，如不稳定的互联网连接、怪异的设备和麦克风中不请自来的噪音，可能会毁掉你的面试。确保您的虚拟面试顺利进行至关重要。我们都知道，技术故障是不可避免的，即使做好了充分的准备，也可能会发生事故。但是，在同意通过视频会议安排面试之前，应谨慎检查所有小工具和互联网连接。据了解，您应事先检查所有设备，例如相机、麦克风、扬声器和互联网连接。还建议与某人进行测试电话以确保一切正常。
2] 此外，光线不好(bad lighting)和无法清楚地看到你的手势会惹恼面试官。因此(Hence)，请确保您坐在明亮的房间里。周围环境要干净整洁(surroundings should look clean and tidy)；你不能在面试官面前显得笨拙和杂乱无章。最好有光秃秃的墙壁或清晰的背景。确保(Make)您所在的位置没有杂物。您也可以使用一些专业的虚拟背景或模糊背景，这些功能在某些平台上可用。Teams、Zoom等都允许您设置虚拟背景(virtual background)。您还可以选择模糊 Teams(blur the background in Teams)和Skype中的背景。
3]外部干扰(External disturbances)会给面试官留下错误的印象。因此(Hence)，请选择一个干扰和外部噪音最小的房间。在视频通话中在家中接受采访时，请确保您处于一个安静和僻静的地方，那里的干扰和噪音最小。确保您远离厨房或客厅，以避免不必要的噪音。
4]破旧的穿着和不专心的外表(Shabby dressing and inattentive appearance)会产生负面影响。虚拟工作面试与面对面面试一样重要。因此(Hence)，确保你穿着得体，如果没有结束的话。
5]不要显得毫无准备(Do not look unprepared)。做好技术(Be Technology)准备。如果您想在网上从事职业(pursue a career online)并计划参加虚拟面试，则必须投资购买优质的麦克风和网络摄像头。如果您的笔记本电脑或计算机上的内置摄像头质量不高，最好升级或安排一个更好的摄像头。面试官可能不想看到他们未来雇主的模糊形象。
- 检查计算机摄像头上的视频质量
- 检查麦克风以确保您的声音没有中断或回声
- 检查扬声器？耳机以确保您可以听到面试官在说什么
- (Setup)在Wi-Fi 路由器附近(Wi-Fi Router)设置您的工作区或使用LAN电缆以确保连接良好
- 注意(Pay)您的软件或视频会议平台，建议安装软件而不是使用网页版
6]专业提示(Professional Tip)：避免在手机上进行面试。它可能不具备所有功能，并且在出现面试/视频(Video)会议时将智能手机握在手中可能看起来不专业。
如何准备虚拟工作面试
1] 确保在面试开始前你已经整理好所有的随身物品(1] Make sure you have all the paraphernalia sorted)并放在你的桌子上。这是为了确保你不会在面试官面前迷失方向。确保你有明确的答案、目标和期望。不要在面试过程中摸索，也不要在虚拟面试时在互联网上寻找答案。
2] 专业提示(2] Professional Tip)：始终将简历和经验信等重要文件打印在您面前。
3]穿着得体，看起来精致(3] Dress well and look sophisticated)。人们常常忘记，即使采访是在家中进行的，实际上他们与官方团体有联系。看起来很专业，穿着正装，就像你在面对面采访中所做的那样。确保(Make)穿着西装外套或正式衬衫；商务形式更适合虚拟面试。不要显得衣衫褴褛，对面试毫无准备。
4] 快速进入重点(4] Get to the point fast)。虚拟会议和面试是定时的，所以你没有时间开始闲聊来热身。快速建立联系，沉迷于个人故事，并与面试官分享您的真实例子和经验以产生持久的影响至关重要。
5] 真实性很重要(5] Genuineness matters)。自命不凡往往不被欣赏，尤其是当雇主正在为他们的工作寻找合适的候选人时。因此，在虚拟采访中出现时，做你自己并自然地说话是很重要的。让对话变得真实而引人入胜，而不是看起来不真实并发表准备好的演讲。
6]注意你的肢体语言(6] Mind your body language)。虽然我们通常坐下来进行虚拟面试，但在与面试官交谈时注意我们的肢体语言仍然很重要。建议您将相机保持直立在眼睛的长度，以便您可以边说话边观察相机，给人一种面对面交流的印象。如果你在回答问题时到处摆弄，你会显得不自信。
7] 避免在整个面试过程中打字或回答文字(7] Avoid typing or answering text for the entire length of the interview)。这对面试官来说似乎是一个重大的分心。尽管您不在会议室中，但实际上您在会议室中，因此您应该看起来专心且自信。
8] 坐直，背部挺直，看起来更正式和有准备(8] Sit upright with the back straight to look more formal and prepared)。倾斜或懒散的人显得草率且对谈话不感兴趣。最好选择一把舒适的椅子并将其缓冲好，这样您就不会在坐下时为自己的位置而挣扎。
9] 谨慎地使用手势来表现出自信(9] Prudently make use of hand gestures to appear confident)和知情。
遵守谨慎的视频会议礼仪(video conferencing etiquette)。
最后的话
如果您遵循这些简单的提示并提前做好准备，您可以在虚拟工作面试中成功地给面试官留下深刻的印象。
有用的链接(Useful link)：用于在线搜索工作的最佳免费求职网站(Best free Job Search Sites for searching for jobs online)。
How to prepare for a Virtual Job Interview: Challenges and solutions
Grabbing that dream job in the сurrent tіmes is not an eaѕy ride, and you need to excel in lots of areas. Your excellent resume certainly creates an impact; howevеr, verbal skills still hold the utmost importance. It is true for a face-to-face, as well as for a virtual job interview. The current sсenario indіcаtes that virtual interviews and video introductions will be the most prominent way of hiring in the coming years.
More and more organizations are now using video interviews to shortlist the candidates for various positions. This is not only cost-effective but also timesaving and a comfortable option for both interviewer and the candidate.
Virtual Job Interview Tips
First, get to know the various video conferencing platforms available these days, which can be used by the organization to interview the candidate. These tools are generally sophisticated and highly user friendly. However, the challenge lies in being accustomed to using these tools with finesses and creating a lasting impact on your interviewer, seemingly like face-to-face interaction.
Hence, before knowing the ways to prepare for a virtual job interview, here is a glimpse of specific challenges that arise during the video interviews.
Challenges you may face during a virtual job interview & how to avoid them
1] Technical glitches like unstable internet connection, freaky devices, and unsolicited noise in the mic can ruin your interview. It is crucial to make sure that your virtual interview goes well. We all know that technical glitches are unavoidable, and accidents may happen despite much preparation. However, one should be prudent to check all the gadgets and internet connectivity before agreeing to schedule an interview over video conferencing. It is understood that you should check all your devices like cameras, microphones, speakers, and internet connectivity beforehand. It is also advisable to do a test call with someone to ensure everything is working well.
2] Besides, bad lighting and inability to view your gestures clearly can annoy the interviewer. Hence, make sure you are sitting in a bright room. The surroundings should look clean and tidy; you must not appear clumsy and unorganized to the interviewer. It is better to have a bare wall or clear background. Make sure there is no clutter in your location. You may also use some professional virtual backgrounds or blur the background, feature available on some platforms. Teams, Zoom, etc, all allow you to set a virtual background. You also have the option to blur the background in Teams and Skype.
3] External disturbances can make a wrong impression on the interviewer. Hence, select a room that causes the least disturbances and external noise. While appearing for an interview from home on a video call, make sure that you are at a quiet and secluded spot where there are minimum distractions and noise. Make sure you are away from the kitchen or living room to avoid unnecessary noise.
4] Shabby dressing and inattentive appearance can create a negative impact. A virtual job interview is as important as a face-to-face interview. Hence, make sure you dress smartly, if not over.
5] Do not look unprepared. Be Technology ready. In case you want to pursue a career online and plan to appear for virtual interviews, it is essential to invest in quality microphones and web cameras. If the inbuilt camera on your laptop or computer is not high quality, it is good to upgrade or arrange a better one. Interviewers may not want to look at a grainy image of their prospective employer.
- Check your video quality on your computer camera
- Check the microphone to ensure your voice is not breaking or echoing
- Check Speakers? headphones to make sure you can listen to what the interviewers are saying
- Setup your workspace near Wi-Fi Router or use LAN cable to make sure that the connectivity is good
- Pay attention to your software or video conferencing platform, and it is advisable to install the software instead use the web version
6] Professional Tip: Avoid taking an interview on a mobile phone. It may not have all the features and holding the smartphone in your hands while appearing for interview/ Video conference may look unprofessional.
How to prepare for a virtual job interview
1] Make sure you have all the paraphernalia sorted and placed right on your desk before the interview starts. This is to ensure you do not look disoriented to the interviewer. Make sure you have your answers, your objectives, and your expectations clearly defined. Do not fumble during the interview and never look for answers on the internet while appearing in a virtual interview.
2] Professional Tip: Always have a printout of essential documents like your resume and experience letters, in front of you.
3] Dress well and look sophisticated. Often people forget that even though the interview is happening from their homes, virtually they are connected to the official group. It is essential to look professional and dress in formal wear like you would do in your face to face interview. Make sure to dress up in a blazer or a formal shirt; the business formals are preferable for virtual interviews. Do not appear shabby and unprepared for the interview.
4] Get to the point fast. The virtual meetings and interviews are timed, so you do not have all the time to start small talk to warm up the group. It is essential to make a connection fast, indulge in personal stories, and share your real-life examples and experiences with the interviewer to make a lasting impact.
5] Genuineness matters. Pretentiousness is often not appreciated, especially when employers are looking for the right candidate for their jobs. Thus, it is essential to be yourself and speak naturally while appearing in a virtual interview. Make the conversations real and engaging instead of looking unreal and giving a prepared speech.
6] Mind your body language. While we remain seated, giving a virtual interview usually, it is still important to pay attention to our body language while talking to the interviewer. It is advisable to keep your camera upright at the eye length so that you can investigate the camera while speaking, giving an impression of face to face communication. You will appear unconfident if you fiddle here and there while answering a question.
7] Avoid typing or answering text for the entire length of the interview. It appears as a significant distraction to the interviewer. Though you are not in a boardroom, you are virtually inside a meeting room, so you should look attentive and confident.
8] Sit upright with the back straight to look more formal and prepared. People who lean or laid back appear sloppy and disinterested in conversations. It is better to select a comfortable chair and cushion it well, so you do not struggle with your position while seating.
9] Prudently make use of hand gestures to appear confident and informed.
Follow prudent video conferencing etiquette.
Final words
You can successfully make a lasting impression on the interviewer during a virtual job interview if you follow these simple tips and stay prepared beforehand.
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