Biggest Online Interview Mistakes [+how to avoid them]

Working and interviewing remotely seems like it’s here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future.

So, how do you put your best foot forward when you aren’t in the room?

You make the best first impression possible by avoiding some of the biggest mistakes people make during online interviews.

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Interviewing Virtually

While COVID-19 made the online interview necessary, many employers may use this method for the foreseeable future. Plan ahead to escape making any of these common video interviewing blunders.

1) Not checking wifi connection, video, and audio quality.

Before a virtual interview, it’s essential to take the time to review the technology you’ll be using during the interview.

There’s nothing worse than giving an eloquent answer to an interview question only to have your internet start buffering your video or lose connection altogether.

If the interview team is struggling to hear you or if you have to ask them to repeat their questions, it will be hard to focus, and you’ll come across as unprepared.