A remote job interview can also be a slight departure from the traditional in-office interview. How you approach and interact with a remote hiring team during the vetting process can really separate you from the pack.
Here are some expert tips:
1. Help yourself be yourself. You don’t want to be worrying about interruptions while trying to explain your best attributes. Make sure you have a solid internet connection, a quiet place to take the interview (no coffee shops!).
2. Over-communicate. The foundation of distributed teams is communication. Approach your application by providing as many details as needed. This kind of communicative effort shows you’re reliable when working remote.
3. Get into the remote interviewer mindset. Put yourself in your interviewer’s shoes and anticipate what will make their lives easier. Provide examples of your work that shows results, integrity, drive, empathy, and how you add value as a trustworthy team member.
4. Know your tools. You should be comfortable managing all kinds of collaborative tools like chat apps, video conferencing, email, calendars, and project management platforms, because your interview will likely require them.
Are you (really) ready to go remote?
At the end of the day, choosing remote for remote’s sake won’t keep you satisfied. If the role is as much about the work as it is about the lifestyle, you’ll be on the right track to find a fulfilling career.
Remote work is an important shift in how our society operates, in that it opens doors for many who weren't able to walk through them before.
People who cannot afford to move where the work is, people who cannot adhere to a traditional 9-to-5 workday because they care for their families—remote work is already creating new opportunities for them, and this effect will only grow stronger.
We're shaping the future of work, and it's on us to make sure that it's getting better for everyone.
Embrace Remote—No Matter Where You Are In The World.
Remote work is here to stay. Is your team ready? We hope you apply this actionable advice!
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