Top Interview Questions Asked Over Video
As the job market revs up again, companies are looking to fill positions with top talent. Whether are looking for new opportunities or you’re thinking of quitting and starting anew, Signature Source can help!
We recognize that the interview processes have changed. Here are the Top Interview Questions being asked below.
Thanks in large part to a constantly changing pandemic, many employers are still looking for people that understand the nuances of remote work, which often pop up in their interview questions and the fact that video interviews continue to be popular with companies.
Top Interview Questions And How To Answer Them
Great news! You’ve heard back from the hiring manager and they want to schedule an interview! But what will they ask you? How can you prepare for the questions they’ll ask you? While no one can know exactly what the interviewer will ask, more hiring managers are asking about the remote experience and will expect you to have thought about how you’ll approach it. See below for some of the most popular interview questions of 2021:
How have you approached building professional relationships while working remotely?
A version of this question has been making the rounds during interviews and it can be tricky to answer. With a recent study showing that 80% of employees expect some kind of hybrid remote model, it makes sense that your new employer will want to know how you work remotely.
This question is already half answered as soon as you started your video. The way you engage and connect with the hiring manager is being noted from the start. If you want some thoughtful answers, try to think about how’d you connect with people in real life. For example, you could mention how much you enjoy meeting people over virtual coffee hours or the time you called someone to connect because video conferencing felt too impersonal.
Tell me about your biggest strengths?
This interview question continues to be one of the most popular, yet it always tends to trip people up. One of the best pieces of advice? Use the words of someone else. That way you don’t have to feel pressure to come up with something that doesn’t come off as conceited. It also helps to brainstorm your “golden skill,” meaning the one thing that sets you apart from other candidates and but is the perfect fit for the specific role.
What are your salary expectations?
This is another popular interview question that seems to trip people up, mainly because you don’t want to aim too high, but you also don’t want to be underpaid. Especially now, employees are unsure whether remote work requires less pay or even if the company is struggling and can’t afford to pay as much. Basically, this question requires two questions:
- Know your worth
- Do your research
Glassdoor is a good place to start to get an idea of how much your position makes. You can also tell the employer that you’re flexible and open to discussion of salary amount.
Video Interview Tips
Now that you’ve gotten your interview question answers down, you’re ready for the actual video interview! Keep these tips in mind and you’re likely to impress the hiring manager:
Setting and location are important.
Be sure that you’re interviewing in a clean and quiet area. If you have pets or roommates, make sure they can’t bother you. Try to avoid rooms with a lot of glass (this can cause backlighting) and don’t sit facing a window as this can cause echoing.
Be aware of your camera’s positioning.
Make sure your camera lens is at eye level for the most flattering angle. Try to have the camera four to six feet away to show your head and shoulders. Choose a plain background or if you don’t have one, make sure your background is organized looking.
Dress professionally.
Even if you’ve been living in sweatpants and baggy t-shirts, dress professionally for your video interview. It’s true they can’t see your whole outfit, but even seeing that you’re wearing something nice on top will show the hiring manager that you respect them and the company.
Be engaged and focused.
Make sure you’re making eye contact and smiling. Just because you’re on video doesn’t mean you should act distracted and hop on and off your camera. That tells the interviewer that you’re not interested in what they have to say and that you have more important things to do.
Check out Signature Source’s post on how to ace the video interview and let us know in the comments what’s worked for you. Signature Source is your resource for recruiting the most highly desirable talent and work as your consultant for organizational development solutions. We can help with some of these return-to-the-office issues. Check out our website for more information.
