WHAT'S NEW IN OUR WORLD?
COVID-19: Is changing the way we interact.
What will Spring 2020's interview process look like?
Oh the dreaded handshake. If you grew up anything like me, how many times were you taught you must shake hands? Well with COVID-19's burst onto the scene, the handshake is on its way out for 2020 as well as most of the rounds of face to face interviews. So what now?
You will more than likely be asked for a virtual interview instead of a face to face interview after the phone screen. Many companies are mandating work from home due to several circumstances – recent travel, large groups of people, higher risk employees, etc. So if you get a virtual interview, what should you do?
Day of the Interview
The actual Interview
What happens if I’m invited for a face to face interview?
First off, if you aren’t healthy call and reschedule. Otherwise, show up on time, be clean and greet the person by name, use body language to convey interest in meeting the person – make eye contact. If the person offers a knuckle and you are comfortable with that go for it. Other common greetings are elbow taps & foot shakes. And I’m not kidding. It’s a new world.
The interview itself will be like they always have been with the exception of social distancing – you may meet in a large space and the person may sit farther away from than normal. It’s all in keeping each other safe.
Good Luck out there, keep a smile on your face, show your new employer how well you can adapt to these new and changing social norms and don’t forget wash those hands!
If we can help you find your new talent call Lisa today at 248-789-0616 or email at lcrawford@mcmstaffing.com.
If you are looking for new position – email us at hqs@mcmstaffing.com and please title your email with your future job title!
You will more than likely be asked for a virtual interview instead of a face to face interview after the phone screen. Many companies are mandating work from home due to several circumstances – recent travel, large groups of people, higher risk employees, etc. So if you get a virtual interview, what should you do?
- First, prep like it’s a face to face interview.
- Don’t assume it’s a one on one call, ask who you will be interviewing with
- Be sure to look closely at the invite and ensure there aren’t extra names
- Download the needed software
- Many of these softwares have a ‘free’ plan; do a demo call. Make sure your video and sound work.
Day of the Interview
- Dress like you would if you were face to face (at least on top where they can see you)
- Find a quiet, clean space. Don’t have the interviewers looking at your closet or kid’s toys
- If you are working from home and so is the rest of your house- and there is no quiet area. Phone a family member or Call your local library and ask if they have a small conference room you can use or a ‘video’ booth. Many will allow you to use this for free. Call a hotel and ask for a small board room if your house is too loud.
- Have your phone with you as a back up if the video/sound doesn’t work. Or you can dial in with your phone – it makes no difference.
- Launch the meeting at most 7 minutes before your interview. If there is another meeting occurring on the line, hang up immediately and dial back in 2-3 minutes.
- When you launch the call, if you can’t hear the other side – say so immediately. Don’t lose out on a opportunity because of a poor connection.
The actual Interview
- Assume that the virtual interview has the ability to be recorded.
- Be clear, be concise.
- Take a moment after someone stops speaking before you begin, there are often a few second audio delays
- If something is garbled – clarify the question before responding.
- Because of the nature of the video interview, your interviewer’s email address is in your invitation – be sure to send a thank you email & if you didn’t ask about timeline and next steps, do so in that email!
What happens if I’m invited for a face to face interview?
First off, if you aren’t healthy call and reschedule. Otherwise, show up on time, be clean and greet the person by name, use body language to convey interest in meeting the person – make eye contact. If the person offers a knuckle and you are comfortable with that go for it. Other common greetings are elbow taps & foot shakes. And I’m not kidding. It’s a new world.
The interview itself will be like they always have been with the exception of social distancing – you may meet in a large space and the person may sit farther away from than normal. It’s all in keeping each other safe.
Good Luck out there, keep a smile on your face, show your new employer how well you can adapt to these new and changing social norms and don’t forget wash those hands!
If we can help you find your new talent call Lisa today at 248-789-0616 or email at lcrawford@mcmstaffing.com.
If you are looking for new position – email us at hqs@mcmstaffing.com and please title your email with your future job title!
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