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And now we come to the probably most important aspect of the „home interviews“ – the technical requirements. Here the motto is to eliminate as many sources of problems as possible in advance. This includes, among other things, that a reliable and sufficiently strong Wifi connection is available. It is also helpful to inform roommates/family about the upcoming job interview and to ask them not to download large data packages during the interview. Furthermore, the laptop should be fully charged, the cell phone should be available as backup and other applications should be closed to avoid annoying pop-up windows. You should also make sure that #camera and #microphone are working. It also makes sense to use a LAN cable for security reasons.

Think about possible #questions and what #answers you would give in order to be able to answer them as concisely as possible during the #interview. It is not about learning answers by heart, but about having ideas ready and appearing well prepared.  It is also very important to listen carefully to the interviewer, especially since you cannot perceive facial expressions and #gestures as well as in a personal conversation. Also pay attention to your #posture,  because it is important to show that you are concentrated and enthusiastic in the conversation. An upright posture makes you look confident and you do not run the risk of getting tired.

TIP: Practice this behavior during a video conference with a friend.

Since the interview takes place at a place that is familiar to you, it is all the more important that you and your surroundings are optimally prepared for the interview. The right lighting is just as important – preferably sunshine or the light of a lamp reflecting off the wall – as an appropriate outfit and a well-groomed appearance. All these factors have a positive effect on you. The camera should also be installed at approximately eye level. Finally, less is sometimes more – avoid elaborate backgrounds and instead make sure the scene is clean and tidy.

Since general interview #principles still apply, familiarize yourself with the company, for example by studying the website and publishedemployee reviews. Also become aware of WHY you want to work there.
Additionally, if possible, familiarize yourself with your interviewer. Platforms like LinkedIn offer a helpful way to do this. Maybe you can even find some similarities? Your own #profile should always be up-to-date and well maintained.

Finding a job in the current economic situation is not easy and job interviews often take place online, but we will show you in the next few weeks what you need to consider for a #digital job interview and how you can best prepare yourself with a few short tips.