Hello Everyone!
Many of us never think that we'll have to do a phone or video interview ever in our lives. So we hardly ever prepare for one. We decided that we would list a few tips in the chance that you guys do have to have a phone/video interview, so you're not completely nervous when the time comes! Some of our tips relate to our previous A+A's Interview Tips but we can't stress enough how important those topics are! Feel free to check back on that post at any time!
- Practice Beforehand. This is extremely important because you'll need to show that you're prepared for any questions they may have for you. Here are some typically asked questions:
- Tell me/us about yourself.
- What sets you apart from other candidates?
- What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
- What interested you about our company?
- Scenario Questions: How you would handle a certain situation. How you have handled a certain situation. What was the outcome?
- Location Location Location. Location is extremely important for both a phone and video call. For the phone call, make sure you're in a quiet location and away from any distractions. The same goes for the video call. You want to make sure you have a nice background and you want to make sure that you're in a quiet area*.
- Resume. It is so important to know your resume! Questions may come up regarding a time you did this or a time you did that. It is extremely important to know what you've done!
- Battery Levels. Make sure that your cell phone and/or laptop has enough battery life to last the duration of the interview! Be sure to either charge it beforehand or have it on a charger when you're talking.
- Ask Questions. It is important to know about the company and ask questions regarding the company and the industry. Make sure you have at least 5 questions prepared and ready to go. Here are some questions that could be helpful:
- What is the company culture?
- What are the greatest achievements and/or challenges of the company?
- How did you get your start in this industry?
- Can you tell me a little more about the position/responsibilities?
- What are the next steps?
- Sell Yourself. This is your time to show the interviewer what you've got. It's always good to have an "elevator speech" ready to go. This usually happens at the beginning of an interview. Here are things to mention:
- School - Major(s), Minor(s), Organizations
- Experience - Work, Volunteering, Internship(s).
- Future Plans - Grad School, Job(s), Personal Goals
- Dress Up. It is very important to dress up for a video call because it is part of your impression. It's also nice to dress up for a phone interview because it gets you in the zone!
- Test Call. Make sure for a phone/video call that you do a test run! That way you can solve any problems that may come up (i.e. network, mic, video issues).
- Have Headphones. In the chance that you may not be able to hear the interviewer, it's nice to have headphones around to help you out!
- Bottle/Cup of Water. Having a bottle or cup of water nearby will help calm your nerves and be there for the times you feel parched.
- Use the Restroom before. Make sure you use the restroom before the video or phone call. It would be so horrible to leave in the middle of either one because you have to go to the restroom. Take care of your business beforehand!
- Relax. The fact that you have an interview in the first place says that they're interested in you. Just relax and be yourself!
- Say Thank You. It is important to make sure you thank the interviewer for their time and for the opportunity.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments below! Also, if any of you have any additional tips we will gladly accept and add them to either of our lists!
*Make sure your mom isn't around when you're interviewing...she'll take pictures of you...trust us, Amanda knows.
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