Online Tips 2022
Homework
After the Fact
On my Desk
Body
100

When interviewing via Web Cam, it is important to look where (to ensure eye contact)

What is the camera, not the monitor screen.

100

The employer asks what you know about them, this is your time to....

What is...discuss what you learned about them on their website and from your recruiter.


100

Wow! That was a great interview and I am very interested.  My next step with the Company I interview for is to...

What is..send a thank you note to the interviewer, reiterating interest and gratitude for consideration.

100

My interviewer is asking me to walk through my previous responsibilities, I should have had this ready and on my desk...

What is...my resume

100

I feel like I have been in the same position this entire interview and my back is killing

What is... posture 

200

In an interview, if you are not familiar with a technology that you are being questioned on you should do what... 

What is... Be Honest, and try your best to compare it to something you have done.

200

You were just asked why do you want to work here, you should..

What is...relay interest gained from research on the company, industry, personal career growth you noted from job description.

200

Boy, there were some discussion points in the interview that I didn't feel comfortable with.  Instead of writing this one off, I should...

What is...discuss openly with your recruiter.  Perhaps these were exploration questions and not necessary for the role directly.

200

The interviewer is asking me if I read the responsibilities

what is ...the job description

200

I am wearing this to show I am professional, even at home...

What is...a suit jacket

300

When asked about reasons for leaving previous jobs (and these were places you felt cheated, disrespected, underutilized, miserable), you should...

What is...stay positive and do not speak negatively of previous employers.  As hard as it is, have an answer ready that speaks to your career goals.  

i.e. (underutilized) I like to stay busy and week to week, it just didn't seem like there was enough for me to focus on.

(disrepected) I am looking for a company that is focused on Core Values, specifically inclusion.

300

There is a technology on the job description listed as preferred, not required.  You should...

What is... research that technology and make note of commonalities with other tools you have used in the past. 

300

I have several other interviews this week, I think I'll wait to respond to my recruiter until after these other interviews finish up.  What the recruiter missed here was...

What is...setting the right expectations with the candidate. Other interviews or not, it is always best to recall the conversation real time as to avoid confusion on  what was covered, how you felt about this specific Manager/Opportunity.

300

I like to take notes on my laptop and / or cell phone but I didn't want to lose engagement with the interviewer

what is...pencil and paper

300

They are presenting something on the screen but I forgot this...

What is...my glasses

400

The employer has asked you to tell them about yourself, you should....

What is... Walk through your personal work history.

This is not the time to tell them about your family, or personal hobbies you love.   

This is also not a time to launch into a 15 minute speech.  Give a synopsis and ask if they have questions regarding specific opportunities you were on. 

400

My recruiter sent me the Interviewer name.  I should immediately...

What is..pull up their linked in Profile to research their history, making note of anything interesting in their background that I can mention on the interview.  In turn showing I did my homework. 

400

After the interview, I feel like the salary is low for what this client is expecting. What the recruiter missed here was...

what is...explaining the role in enough detail to ensure salary was in line with expectations.

400

We've be talking for over an hour...

what is... a glass of water.

400

Not all physical cues translate from in-person interviews to video interviews, be sure to watch your....

what is... Body Language.

500
You are experiencing some sudden background during your interview.  You should...

What is... mute yourself

You may even adjust your laptop a bit to see if the feedback is coming from your end.  

500

I've never used MS Teams before and my interview is tomorrow.  I should...

What is... run a test session with my recruiter to make sure my video and audio are working properly.  

500

The offer was verbally made directly after interview, the recruiter hasn't even had time to debrief the candidate.  The recruiter should immediately...

What is...call the candidate and debrief from the interview.  Are they interested in the role?  are they exicted?  After feedback is received you can share...Guess what...They want to offer you the role.  

500

It's the end of the interview and they have turned focus back to me...

What is...prepared Questions for the team.

500

clean, clear, no surprises, professional 

what is behind me...

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