Zoom Interview is a fast-growing trend for job applicants. After covid also companies still conducting online interviews.
How to set up Virtual Background in Zoom, Skype or Google meet
Set up Virtual background in Zoom:
Download Zoom
Sign in Zoom web portal
Click Management on the top right-hand side
Click setting in the Navigation menu
Go to the Virtual Background tab and verify if the setting is enabled
Choose the setting offered by Zoom
Set up Virtual background for Google Meet:
Go to the Chrome web store
Go to visual effects or go to the visual background for Google Meet
To initiate a meeting Navigate the Google Meet after installing the extension
Go to start meeting and join now to start the video call
Enable the Virtual Background of your choice.
Set up Virtual background for Skype:
Download the latest version of Skype
Click on setting
Select Audio & Video
Choose one of the preloaded images from Choose background effects
Choose your custom Virtual Interview Background
Exit
Preparation prior to your Zoom Interview:
Name as Applicant:
Log in to Zoom with your first name. Avoid nick name Make sure it is visible. so this is the first important tip to write your name as an employer would like to address you by name.
Choose a Place to Sit for Meeting:
Pick up a place where there is sufficient natural light may be near the window. Do not face the window. There should not be any obstruction of light or sound.
Use Laptop Instead of Phone:
A laptop is good for video calling. Put your laptop at your eye level to face the camera. Sit away from the camera to move your legs. your face should be proper on the screen to display.
Background of Laptop Screen:
Check the background of a video screen. Avoid family photos are personal photos. Do not make the screen Blur background it gives a distraction. Try to use a simple screen. people appreciate the simplicity of the system instead of multi-colored photos. The simple background gives professional look.
Check Internet Connectivity:
Check device power back as well as internet connectivity. For standby, you can purchase adopter if you don't have power back up. you can sit near to router also for the best connectivity option.
Turn Off the Notifications:
Close notifications of Facebook, youtube channels, and other News subscriptions or magazine subscription
Prepare & Rehearse your Questions:
Rehearse your important questions and answers. Take the help of friends and family
Preparation of Day Zoom (Online) Interview
Now it is time when we need to give out our best to crack interviews.
Get Set Ready Go :)
Professional Attire:
Be sure to wear bright shades as this brightness impacts well on the camera. Else can choose pure white with a dark color tie. The shirt should be full selves. The shirt should be ironed properly. Pant should be professional too instead of using any pajama or half pants as the Employer can tell something to bring to see from top to bottom. Clothes should be well fitted not too tight or too loose.
Do Not Disturb:
If at home there are children or any construction work or any other noise pollution work out in advance to minimize it. you can bolt the door and inform the family in advance for no interruption.
Do a Trail ahead:
An hour before doing a trial run with family or friends to ensure all system goes well.
Be On Time ( 5 to 10 minutes ) to Start
'Punctuality matters a lot for the interviewer. Log in to Zoom Link 15 minutes in advance. That makes you feel comfortable if any update comes to manage it, Your early login can check technical difficulties if you face and you get enough time to sort it out. It will avoid nervousness
When you log in check your name on the screen, mute, and unmute the speaker and camera clarity.
Ready to Go Live :)
Ready with writing pad & Pen:
Some information can be discussed and noted for the next step so always keep these things handy on the table. Use a neat writing pad as it is also visible on the screen. Now you are ready to note down some bullet points as important information provided by the interviewer.
Eye Contact on Camera:
Maintain eye contact on the camera button to give correct vision and picture
Smile & Energy:
A smile is the best part to start your greeting to the interviewer or board members so you can use a smiley on top of a camera to remind you as well as smoothen your facial nerves to stretch in nerves nous.
Mute yourself when others speaking:
As the microphone picks background noise or traffic sound so it is good to mute it when others are speaking.
Speak clearly and slowly:
This is most challenging in video meetings. Let the other person understand you
Body Language Matters:
Sit straight and make eye contact. Use head Nodding. Take good care of your posture
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