Heres Why You Should Take Remote Interviews Seriously - Walrath Recruiting, Inc.

Heres Why You Should Take Remote Interviews Seriously - Walrath Recruiting, Inc. Whereas in person interviews seem like crucial moments in the hiring process, remote interviews dont always carry the same weight. Having a phone interview can sometimes seem like a formality before having the real interview. However, that mindset may end up costing you in your job search. Today, well explain why you should take all interviews seriously! The Stakes Are Still High First, its important to realize that a phone or video interview could also knock you out from the hiring pool. In person interviews usually are utilized to decide between a few candidates later on in the process. Phone and video interviews usually serve as a way to eliminate  candidates early on in a quick and efficient manner. So its entirely possible that you may be eliminated after a phone  or video conversation. Keep this in mind, and let it inform your attitude when approaching any remote interviews. Doing the appropriate amount of preparation for remote interviews is a great chance for you to stand out. Many candidates prepare, but not to the extent that they should. If you take the extra steps to get ready, it will certainly show. Its also a wise move because its much harder to make a good impression in a remote interview. So taking some extra time to prepare can make a huge difference. A Lot Can Go Wrong Another reason you should truly prepare is because  there are so many additional variables in play. With an in-person interview, you just have to get in your car, leave, and not be late. With a remote interview, there is a lot of technology involved, that could easily interfere. When preparing for these types of interviews, candidates should absolutely consider outside factors. At the end of this blog, well include links to other articles weve written on how to get ready for video and phone interviews respectively. As we also stated, it can be tough to make a good impression. You dont have the advantage of face to face interaction. Telling engaging stories and making your experience interesting is much harder to accomplish. If you just wing it, its even more likely that it hurts your candidacy. Dont just prepare to pick up the phone. Take extra steps to prepare. Have the job description, your resume, and some prepared questions out and ready. Small steps like that will help you have a better shot at being memorable. Preparation Is Crucial So when we say that you should take them seriously, what do we mean exactly? Well, think about the mindset you have and the preparation you go through for an in-person interview. You probably have done some research on the company, and who you will be meeting with. Of course, you also probably have resumes printed, and some materials packed for taking notes. This same sense of importance should be applied, even when youre just picking up the phone for an initial conversation. You should also take steps to make sure you feel ready. Take a shower, dress in professional clothes, and take some time to look at the job description, and any research youve done. If you dress well and prepare, you will feel more confident. Getting mentally prepared for remote interviews is a huge step. Many candidates dont approach them with a sense of seriousness, so this is your chance to stand out. If youre looking for specific advice, check out our blogs on how you can prepare for phone interviews, and video interviews. We hope this advice helps you approach remote interviews in a different way, and stand out with your confidence and preparedness.