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,

"If they paid attention to this, the impression would change completely..."

I'll share some tips that will dramatically improve your impression !

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

Things to keep in mind when doing an online interview

Camera brightness

It's said that a person'sfirst impression is formed within the first 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, make sure the room is bright and that light shines directly into it

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 place their cameras in positions or at distances that make it difficult to convey their facial features

First, the best camera positioneye level.

Also, make sure the camera is fixed in front of you and that your face is centered in the frame

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

Give a cheerful greeting

Earlier, I said that a person's first impression is formed within 3 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, let's greet each other brightly and cheerfully !

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

The correct etiquette is to " speak first, 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

Speaking more slowly and clearly than usual will help you convey what you want to say more effectively!

Also, when you speak,raising your voice by one tonewill 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 the interviewer,nod emphatically or respond when you understand what they are saying.

Conversely, when I tell my own story,many gestures and body language.

Let's make an effort to express our emotions clearly and fully !

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

Try looking at the camera only when you're 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

Use cue cards only as a reference; it's best to keep only the points you want to convey clearly in mind

It would be very helpful if you focused not just on conveying your message, but on whether you were speaking in a way that your message could be understood

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!

It's best to set the displayed name to " 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,

When leaving first, it's customary to say, "Excuse me, I'm leaving now," before exiting

If you have good manners , I think you'll be able to 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 applies to the interviewer; it's often more difficult to grasp a person's character and personality in person than in a face-to-face setting

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

In online interviews, interviewers have less information to gather, so students need to be more proactive in showcasing their strengths and abilities

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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