Things you should consider in an online or phone interview

Una entrevista de trabajo online o por teléfono tiene sus ventajas y desventajas. Veamos una serie de consejos que puedes seguir para que este tipo de reuniones sean cómodas y exitosas.

Ventajas de un trabajo remoto

• You save time and money.
• You might feel more comfortable in your house.
• You can have more interviewers with international companies.

Desventajas de un trabajo remoto

• They are more impersonal than face-to-face interviews.
• There could be issues regarding the internet speed.
• You might not have enough time to expand your answers.
• If it is a phone interview you could have issues with the call or incoming calls and messages that could distract you.

Herramientas para presentar una entrevista online

• A laptop or desktop computer.
• Webcam.
• Headphones with a built-in microphone.
• Good internet connection - bandwidth speed of at least 5 Mbps.

Consejos para una entrevista de trabajo online

• Make sure you have the link to join the meeting.
• Sit in a quiet place where you will have privacy, no external noises, and good lighting.
• Connect to the internet using a cable.
• Test your audio and video setting before the interview.
• Be on time.
• Dress professionally, and use soft solid colors.
• Have a neutral background.
• Have a printed copy of your resume.
• Close any unnecessary web browser tabs and applications.
• Place your phone in silent mode.
• Be calm.
• Keep eye contact (look at the camera).
• Don’t excuse yourself for not having used the tool before.
• Nod to show you are engaged while you are actively listening.
• Don’t interrupt your interviewer.
• Speak clearly and confidently.
• When appropriate use hand gestures and smiles.
• If it’s a phone interview you can’t see body language so you need to work on your tone of voice.
• Remember to thank the interviewer.

Son muchos consejos, una larga lista de cosas de las cuales tienes que estar pendiente y ocuparte para tener una buena reunión. Crea una lista de verificación con los puntos que consideres más importantes para ti y de esta forma no olvides ningún detalle al momento de la entrevista.

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Contribución creada por: Kevin Fiorentino.