Recruiters tell you! Things to keep in mind during online interviews [For students]

Hello, this is Sakashita from the Administration Department

Since last year, the spread of COVID-19 has had an impact on companies' recruitment activities

Most companies are conducting interviews online

Companies also need to be creative in their recruitment activities, but I think students looking for jobs have an even harder time

This time, as a recruiter, I was actually meeting and interviewing students,

I think, " If they paid attention to this, the impression would be completely different...

We'll tell you some tips to make a big impact

※This content includes personal opinions! m(__)m

Things to keep in mind when doing an online interview

Camera brightness

It is said that a person's first impression is formed within three seconds of meeting them

Among them, visual information accounts for about 55%

First of all, it's important to pay attention to how the light hits your face to make it look brighter

If there is no light, your face will look dark and no matter how much enthusiasm you try to convey, you may come across as gloomy

To avoid this, sure the room is bright and that the light hits it from the front .

Depending on the environment, it may be a good idea to use lights or other creative methods!

Camera position and distance

During the interview, some people were unusually close to the camera, some were far away, and some were photographed from below

Some people set up cameras in positions or at distances that make it difficult to get a good impression of the face

First of all, the best position for the camera eye level .

Also, make sure fixed in front of you and your face is in the center of the camera

If you are using a smartphone, it's a good idea to secure it in advance

Give a cheerful greeting

I said earlier that a person's first impression is formed within three seconds of meeting them

The initial greeting is an important part of making a good first impression!

Greet people cheerfully and with enthusiasm, as no company will ever leave a bad impression

First, greet them cheerfully and with enthusiasm !

Also, many students bow at the same time as they greet,

The correct etiquette is speak first and then bow

If you bow after expressing your feelings, you can show your smile properly

Please be sure to make a conscious effort to greet people!

Speak slowly and clearly

When you get too nervous and speak too quickly,

They give the impression of being impatient, and it's often difficult to understand what they're saying

slowly and clearly than usual , you will be able to clearly communicate what you want to say!

Also, when you speak, in a higher tone to make a better impression.

Use clear responses and gestures

Unlike face-to-face communication, online communication makes it difficult to know whether the other person has understood what you are saying

I think the person who tells you is likely to feel anxious too

When listening to what the interviewer is saying, if you understand, nod vigorously or reply.

On the other hand, when conveying your story, gestures .

Make sure to express your facial expressions clearly and with a rich range of

Don't forget to look at the camera sometimes

This may depend on the interviewer,

If you keep looking down, your expression will look gloomy

The person speaking may also become anxious, wondering if the other person is listening properly

Looking directly at the camera can come across as intimidating, so

look at the camera when you are speaking .

It really shows that they are being conscious of this, so I definitely recommend you try it out!

Be careful about using cheat sheets

Unlike previous face-to-face interviews, online interviews allow you to have notes such as cue cards ready while you speak

However, I was too focused on reading the cue card word for word,

There are many cases where the answers given do not correspond to the questions asked by the company

so it's best to keep in mind only you want to convey

I think it would be great if you could focus not on what you are trying to convey to the other person, but on whether you are speaking in a way that they can understand

Pay attention to the name and icon

Many students will likely use the same accounts they normally use for personal use when it comes to tools for online interviews

In such cases, we often see that icons and names are private..

It may not result in a deduction in your grade, but it's good to pay attention to these little details!

that the name displayed be University name Name

A lively closing greeting

The interview ended, and I breathed a sigh of relief

To avoid leaving a bad impression by not being able to say your final goodbyes properly,

Let's do our best and stay focused until the end!

Also, I think you will leave after the online interview is over,

If you want to leave first, you can say "Excuse me, I'll be leaving first"

If you have good manners you will leave a good impression until the very end

Please go and check it out!

summary

In online interviews, students often have difficulty understanding the atmosphere of the company

Unlike face-to-face meetings, there are probably many parts that are difficult to understand or that you won't understand

The same goes for interviewers, as to get a sense of a person's personality and atmosphere .

Also, people's impressions can be improved or worsened by small things

Online, interviewers have less information to access, so students need to be proactive in making their case

How you present and appeal yourself is also key, so

Keep these points in mind and do your best in your job search!

 

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