13 Technical Interview

Technology 

• Be sure you are familiar with the platform to be used, e.g., Zoom, Teams, etc…
• Make sure you have a strong internet connection and all your equipment is working, e.g. webcam, microphone.
• Position your camera to be angled slightly down at your eyes for optimal visuals.
• Turn off or mute your devices and ensure you will not have interruptions during the interview, such as a phone ringing.
• A noise-cancelling headset can help keep distractions to a minimum.
• Prepare to give your undivided attention. Close any programs or browser windows you won’t need.
• Mute your microphone when you are not speaking.

Background 

• Arrange a quiet, tidy, and uncluttered area with minimal distractions.
• Ensure your surroundings and background are clean and professional. Consider a virtual background (an option available in many platforms).
• Have a comfortable chair that looks clean (i.e., not torn up by your pet’s nails, etc.).
• Before the call, let others in your home know you’ll be in a meeting so they don’t walk in on the call.

Desk Space 

• Have a copy of your resume, the job description, any other important notes and documents, and a pen nearby.
• Allow enough table space to lay out your papers so you won’t have to shuffle through them.
• Have a glass of water at the ready for the big day.

Attire 

• Dress as professionally as you would for an in-person interview.
• Dress for the (remote) job you want (Harvard Business Review) Recommendations on clothing and backdrops based on findings from a March-April 2020 survey about virtual meetings.